ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Value Research Rating
Our Opinion
Riskometer
Low
₹38.8549 0.03%
As on 26-May-2026
Returns
Risk
This fund has Low risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Rating |
Our Opinion |
Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
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Low
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1.70 |
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Low
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2.54 |
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Low
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1.82 |
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Low
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3.30 |
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Low
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1.09 |
Other details of ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹32,299 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
0.25 (30)
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
1,000
Min. No of Cheques
6
About ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan is a hybrid mutual fund scheme of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Nikhil Kabra, Darshil Dedhia, Ajay Kumar Solanki and Archana Nair. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.70% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹32,299 Cr.
ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan invests in equity shares and derivatives and earns through the price differential between a stock and its futures. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹1,000.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate low volatility returns by using arbitrage & other derivative strategies in equity markets and investments in permitted debt instruments.
Suitability
Arbitrage funds are suitable for:
- Parking emergency corpus or idle money for investors in the highest tax bracket
- Earning slightly higher returns than savings bank account, with low-to-moderate volatility
- Investment horizon of 3 months to 1 year
Note:
- There is no guarantee of returns
- Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Capital Gains Taxation
- If the mutual fund units are sold after 1 year from the date of investment, gains upto Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax. Gains over Rs 1.25 lakh are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- If the mutual fund units are sold within 1 year from the date of investment, entire amount of gain is taxed at the rate of 20%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs. 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹38.8549 as of 27-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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ICICI Pru Money Market Direct-G |
16.02
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Union Bank of India CD 18/02/2027 |
2.05
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Bank Of Baroda CD 25/01/2027 |
1.62
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HDFC Bank Ltd CD 15/02/2027 |
1.46
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Small Industries Devp. Bank of India Ltd CD 28/01/2027 |
1.17
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What is the return of ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.56% as of 27-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹1,000 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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