Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has Low risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
We have shifted from our proprietary CapRank classification system to SEBI’s market cap classification system with effect from 14 Jan, 2026.
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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Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan
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Low
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3.34 |
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Low
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2.32 |
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Low
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2.23 |
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Low
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3.97 |
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Low
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1.81 |
Other details of Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan
Assets
₹69,951 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
0.25 (30)
Min. Investment (₹)
100
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1,000
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
100
Min. No of Cheques
1
About Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan
Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan is a hybrid mutual fund scheme of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Launched on September 29, 2005, it is currently managed by Hiten Shah. The fund has an expense ratio of 3.34% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹69,951 Cr.
Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund - Regular 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 ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme aims to generate income through arbitrage opportunities emerging out of pricing anomaly between the spot & futures market; and also through deployment of surplus cash in fixed income 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 Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan
How to Invest in Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular 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, Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan can be bought from the Kotak Mahindra 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 Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan, is ₹39.4189 as of 17-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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Kotak Money Market Direct-G |
11.64
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Kotak Savings Direct-G |
5.80
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Kotak Liquid Direct-G |
3.45
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Kotak Low Duration Direct-G |
2.72
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HDFC Bank Ltd CD 15/02/2027 |
2.03
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What is the return of Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.17% as of 17-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in Kotak Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.

