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Fund name
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Rating |
VR Opinion |
Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
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Low
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0.89 |
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1.05 |
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0.90 |
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Low
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1.06 |
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1.06 |
₹26,918 Cr
0.25 (30)
5,000
500
1,000
6
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate low volatility returns by using arbitrage and other derivative strategies in equity markets and investments in short-term debt portfolio.
Suitability
"Arbitrage funds invest in equity shares and derivatives, and earn their returns through the price differential between a stock and its futures. You can expect to earn better returns than what you would get from a bank account.
They are usually suitable to park your money for a period ranging between three months to a year. However, we believe that liquid funds, which have a similar risk-return payoff, are a better alternative for most investors for such a time frame. Arbitrage funds may have some appeal for those who are in the highest tax bracket, given the preferential tax treatment of these funds.
The risk of incurring a loss in these funds over the said time frame is low but they do not guarantee returns or safety of capital.
Remember, these funds usually deliver low returns which are only marginally higher than your bank account. They are not suitable if your aim is to build wealth in the long run."
Capital Gains Taxation
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
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund 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 Equity Arbitrage Fund 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.
The latest declared NAV of ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund, is ₹34.0230 as of 18-May-2025.
Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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ICICI Pru Money Market Direct-G |
11.30
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ICICI Pru Savings Direct -G |
6.56
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National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development CD 10/03/2026 |
1.23
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Canara Bank CD 13/03/2026 |
0.97
|
Small Industries Devp. Bank of India Ltd CD 04/02/2026 |
0.88
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Over the past five years, ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund has delivered an annualised return of 5.45% as of 18-May-2025.
The minimum investment required to start investing in ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹1,000 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.