Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Value Research Rating
Our Opinion
Riskometer
Low to Moderate
₹11.0347 -0.07%
As on 06-May-2026
Returns
Risk
This fund has Low to Moderate risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct 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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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
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Low to Moderate
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1.95 |
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Low
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2.74 |
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Low
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1.82 |
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Low
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1.70 |
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Low
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1.09 |
Other details of Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹856 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
0.25 (30)
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1,000
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
12
About Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan is a hybrid mutual fund scheme of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Launched on November 19, 2024, it is currently managed by Pallab Roy, Rohan Maru, Rajasa Kakulavarapu and Mukesh Jain. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.95% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹856 Cr.
Franklin India 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 ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The scheme is to generate capital appreciation and income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivative segments of the equity markets and the arbitrage opportunities available within the derivative segment and by investing the balance in debt and money market 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 Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Franklin India 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, Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Franklin Templeton 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 Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹11.0347 as of 07-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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Franklin India Money Market Direct-G |
13.46
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Union Bank of India CP 16/03/2027 |
5.46
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Credila Financial Services Ltd CP 364-D 01/03/2027 |
4.34
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HDFC Bank Ltd CD 24/02/2027 |
2.74
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Jubilant Beverages Ltd Debenture 31/05/2028 |
1.88
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What is the return of Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of --% as of 07-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin India Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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