BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Over 20 years of operational history across different market cycles.
- Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +0.67% | +0.72% | -0.05% |
| 3 Months | +1.44% | +1.49% | -0.05% |
| 6 Months | +2.98% | +3.04% | -0.06% |
| 1 Year | +5.90% | +6.13% | -0.23% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +6.53% | +6.54% | -0.01% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +6.08% | +6.08% | 0.00% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +5.40% | +5.49% | -0.09% |
| 10 Years CAGR | +5.61% | +5.69% | -0.08% |
| Since Inception | +6.32% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.00% | +5.16% | -0.16% |
| 2025 | +6.24% | +6.23% | +0.01% |
| 2024 | +7.53% | +7.46% | +0.07% |
| 2023 | +7.13% | +7.05% | +0.08% |
| 2022 | +4.11% | +4.06% | +0.05% |
| 2021 | +3.55% | +3.55% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | +3.82% | +4.08% | -0.26% |
| 2019 | +6.15% | +6.07% | +0.08% |
| 2018 | +6.26% | +6.06% | +0.20% |
| 2017 | +5.54% | +5.58% | -0.04% |
| 2016 | +6.33% | +6.64% | -0.31% |
| 2015 | +7.38% | +7.60% | -0.22% |
| 2014 | +8.53% | +8.34% | +0.19% |
| 2013 | +9.23% | +9.15% | +0.08% |
| 2012 | +9.32% | +9.12% | +0.20% |
| 2011 | +7.87% | +7.70% | +0.17% |
| 2010 | +5.56% | +5.56% | 0.00% |
| 2009 | +3.29% | +4.59% | -1.30% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | +2.71% | +6.36% | +6.25% | +9.80% | 100.0% | - |
| 3-Year Rolling | +3.61% | +6.49% | +6.29% | +9.19% | 100.0% | - |
| 5-Year Rolling | +4.68% | +6.42% | +6.25% | +8.68% | 100.0% | - |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Under Normal Circumstances: Equities & Equity related instruments | 65% - 90% , Derivatives: 65% - 90% , Debt instruments in CDs, government securities with maturities upto 1 year, mutual fund units of liquid, money market or schemes having Macaulay duration less than 1 year for meeting liquidity and margin requirements.:10% - 35% Under defensive consideration: Equities & Equity related instruments: 0% - 35% Derivatives: 0% - 35% Debt instruments in CDs, government securities with maturities upto 1 year, mutual fund units of liquid, money market or schemes having Macaulay duration less than 1 year for meeting liquidity and margin requirements.: 65% - 100% |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of 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.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 7,699 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Arbitrage schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Arbitrage Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaram Arbitrage Fund Formerly Know as Principal Arbitrage Fund | 5.1 | +6.47% | 1.69% | - | Rs 576 cr | Compare → |
| LIC MF Arbitrage Fund | 4.5 | +6.41% | 1.62% | - | Rs 300 cr | Compare → |
| DSP Arbitrage Fund | 5.1 | +6.52% | 1.80% | - | Rs 6,701 cr | Compare → |
| BARODA BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE FUND | 4.2 | +6.36% | 2.23% | - | Rs 1,014 cr | Compare → |
| HSBC Arbitrage Fund | 5.6 | +6.53% | 2.03% | - | Rs 3,803 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund
What is the expense ratio of BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund?
BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.31% with a base expense ratio of 0.9%, compared to the Arbitrage category median of 2.12%.
Who manages BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund?
BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund is managed by Kapil Kankonkar (tenure: 1.4 years since 2025-06-16).
What are the historical returns of BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund?
BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 6.53% and a 5-year CAGR of 6.08%. Its 1-year return stands at +5.90%.
How large is BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund?
BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund manages assets of Rs 7,699 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Arbitrage peers.
How is BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund scored on MFIQ?
BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 3.5/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund?
BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 1.08% with a maximum historical drawdown of -0.77%.