Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Value Research Rating
Our Opinion
Riskometer
Low
₹17.8758 -0.20%
As on 29-May-2026
Returns
Risk
This fund has Low risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Baroda BNP Paribas 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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Our Opinion |
Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
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Low
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1.98 |
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Low
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7.59 |
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Low
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0.41 |
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Low
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2.60 |
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Low
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0.40 |
Other details of Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹1,255 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
0.25 (15)
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1,000
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
250
Min. No of Cheques
6
About Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan is a hybrid mutual fund scheme of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund. Launched on December 28, 2016, it is currently managed by Vikram Pamnani, Neeraj Saxena and Meenakshi Gururaj. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.98% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹1,255 Cr.
Baroda BNP Paribas 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 ₹250.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate income and capital appreciation by investing in a combination of diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments, including use of equity derivatives strategies and arbitrage opportunities with exposure in debt and 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 Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Baroda BNP Paribas 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, Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Baroda BNP Paribas 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 Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹17.8758 as of 01-Jun-2026.
What are the top holdings of Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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Baroda BNP Paribas Liquid Direct-G |
12.79
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Baroda BNP Paribas Money Market Direct-G |
11.99
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Baroda BNP Paribas Ultra Short Duration Direct-G |
2.14
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What is the return of Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.42% as of 01-Jun-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in Baroda BNP Paribas Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹250 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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