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f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth
AlternativeArbitrage FundLow Risk
Direct
NAV (21-Jan-25)
₹10.050.00%1D
Returns (Since Inception)
0.52%
Rated ★4.5+ on 
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹306 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.11%
ISIN
INF247L01ED1
Minimum SIP
₹500
Exit Load
No Charges
Inception Date
23 Dec 2024
About this fund
This fund has been in existence for 30 days, having been launched on 23-Dec-24.
As of 21-Jan-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹10.05, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 305.96 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.11%.
As of 21-Jan-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹10.05, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 305.96 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.11%.
- f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 0.52% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around -0.21% in equities, 9.43% in debts, and 90.78% in cash & cash equivalents.
- You can start investing in f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹500 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹500.
Performance against Category Average
In this section, we compare the returns of the scheme with the category average over various periods. Periods for which the fund has outperformed its category average are marked in green, otherwise red.
Since Inception
+0.52%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st December 2024
| Equity | ₹-0.64 Cr | -0.21% |
| Debt | ₹28.85 Cr | 9.43% |
| Others | ₹277.75 Cr | 90.78% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type  | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collateralized Borrowing & Lending Obligation | Cash - Collateral | ₹163.28 Cr | 53.37% |
| Net Receivables / (Payables) | Cash | ₹104.61 Cr | 34.19% |
| India (Republic of) | Bond - Short-term Government Bills | ₹9.86 Cr | 3.22% |
| 182 Days Tbill Red 23-05-2025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹9.75 Cr | 3.19% |
| 364 DTB 24072025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹9.64 Cr | 3.15% |
| Future on Hero MotoCorp Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-9.56 Cr | 3.12% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd | Equity | ₹9.49 Cr | 3.10% |
| 364 DTB 06112025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹9.47 Cr | 3.09% |
| Future on Axis Bank Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-9.45 Cr | 3.09% |
| Axis Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹9.38 Cr | 3.07% |
| Icici Bank Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-9.22 Cr | 3.01% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹9.15 Cr | 2.99% |
| Future on Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-8.71 Cr | 2.85% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹8.64 Cr | 2.83% |
| Future on State Bank of India | Equity - Future | ₹-6.73 Cr | 2.20% |
| State Bank of India | Equity | ₹6.68 Cr | 2.18% |
| Future on Tata Power Co Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-6.03 Cr | 1.97% |
| Tata Power Co Ltd | Equity | ₹5.99 Cr | 1.96% |
| Future on Reliance Industries Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-5.87 Cr | 1.92% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹5.83 Cr | 1.91% |
| Future on Bank of Baroda | Equity - Future | ₹-5.53 Cr | 1.81% |
| Bank of Baroda | Equity | ₹5.49 Cr | 1.79% |
| Future on Hindalco Industries Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-5.01 Cr | 1.64% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹4.98 Cr | 1.63% |
| Titan Company Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-4.76 Cr | 1.56% |
| Titan Co Ltd | Equity | ₹4.73 Cr | 1.54% |
| Future on Larsen & Toubro Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-3.43 Cr | 1.12% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd | Equity | ₹3.41 Cr | 1.11% |
| Future on Grasim Industries Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-3.26 Cr | 1.07% |
| Grasim Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹3.24 Cr | 1.06% |
| Future on Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-3.02 Cr | 0.99% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd | Equity | ₹3 Cr | 0.98% |
| Infosys Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-2.19 Cr | 0.72% |
| Infosys Ltd | Equity | ₹2.18 Cr | 0.71% |
| Future on Bajaj Auto Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-1.66 Cr | 0.54% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd | Equity | ₹1.65 Cr | 0.54% |
| Future on Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-1.52 Cr | 0.50% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd | Equity | ₹1.51 Cr | 0.49% |
| Future on Canara Bank | Equity - Future | ₹-1.36 Cr | 0.44% |
| Canara Bank | Equity | ₹1.35 Cr | 0.44% |
| Future on Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.84 Cr | 0.27% |
| Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd | Equity | ₹0.83 Cr | 0.27% |
| Future on Indian Bank | Equity - Future | ₹-0.66 Cr | 0.22% |
| Indian Bank | Equity | ₹0.65 Cr | 0.21% |
| Future on InterGlobe Aviation Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.41 Cr | 0.13% |
| InterGlobe Aviation Ltd | Equity | ₹0.41 Cr | 0.13% |
| Future on Hindustan Unilever Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.35 Cr | 0.11% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd | Equity | ₹0.35 Cr | 0.11% |
| Future on Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.22 Cr | 0.07% |
| Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd | Equity | ₹0.22 Cr | 0.07% |
| Future on PB Fintech Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.14 Cr | 0.05% |
| PB Fintech Ltd | Equity | ₹0.14 Cr | 0.04% |
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-0.07 Cr | 0.02% |
| Indian Oil Corp Ltd | Equity | ₹0.07 Cr | 0.02% |
Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)
AAA
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | ₹41.71 Cr | 13.63% |
| Consumer Cyclical | ₹18.86 Cr | 6.16% |
| Basic Materials | ₹8.21 Cr | 2.68% |
| Utilities | ₹6.82 Cr | 2.23% |
| Energy | ₹5.9 Cr | 1.93% |
| Industrials | ₹5.32 Cr | 1.74% |
| Technology | ₹2.18 Cr | 0.71% |
| Consumer Defensive | ₹0.35 Cr | 0.11% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.70%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.01
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.29
Higher the better
Fund Managers
Niket Shah
Since December 2024
Vishal Ashar
Since December 2024
Rakesh Shetty
Since December 2024
AM
Atul Mehra
Since December 2024
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st December 2024
ISIN INF247L01ED1 | Expense Ratio 0.11% | Exit Load No Charges | Fund Size ₹306 Cr | Age 0 month | Lumpsum Minimum ₹500 | Fund Status Open Ended Investment Company | Benchmark NIFTY 50 Arbitrage TR INR |
Investment Objective
To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.
Tax Treatment
Capital Gains Taxation:
Dividend Taxation:
Note: As per the Income Tax Budget 2024, mutual funds are subject to capital gains taxation, which includes surcharge and cess based on prevailing income tax rules and the investor’s income. Taxation applies only to realised gains, not notional gains. Please consult your tax advisors to determine the implications or consequences of your investments in such securities.
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| Fund name | Expense Ratio | Exit Load | Fund size | 1Y  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaram Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 1.0% | 0.0% | ₹234.28 Cr | 6.9% |
| Sundaram Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹234.28 Cr | 7.6% |
| Bank of India Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹39.55 Cr | 7.5% |
| Bank of India Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 0.9% | 0.0% | ₹39.55 Cr | 6.8% |
| Mirae Asset Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹2930.80 Cr | 8.2% |
| Mirae Asset Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 0.9% | 0.0% | ₹2930.80 Cr | 7.3% |
| Tata Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 1.1% | 0.0% | ₹12674.72 Cr | 7.4% |
| Tata Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹12674.72 Cr | 8.2% |
| Mahindra Manulife Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.1% | 0.0% | ₹110.32 Cr | 6.9% |
| Mahindra Manulife Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹110.32 Cr | 6.1% |
Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Low Risk
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What is the current NAV of f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth?
The NAV of f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth, as of 21-Jan-2025, is ₹10.05.
What is the portfolio composition of f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth?
The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as -0.21% in equities, 9.43% in bonds, and 90.78% in cash and cash equivalents.
Who manages the f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers responsible for f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth are:-
- Niket Shah
- Vishal Ashar
- Rakesh Shetty
- Atul Mehra
Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. The NAVs of the schemes may go up or down depending upon the factors and forces affecting the securities market including the fluctuations in the interest rates. The past performance of the mutual funds is not necessarily indicative of the future performance of the schemes. Investors are requested to review the prospectus carefully and obtain expert professional advice with regard to specific legal, tax and financial implications of the investment/participation in the scheme.
f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth
AlternativeArbitrage FundLow Risk
Direct
NAV (21-Jan-25)
₹10.050.00%1D
Returns (Since Inception)
0.52%
Rated ★4.5+ on
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹306 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.11%
ISIN
INF247L01ED1
Minimum SIP
₹500
Exit Load
No Charges
Inception Date
23 Dec 2024
Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Low Risk
About this fund
This fund has been in existence for 30 days, having been launched on 23-Dec-24.
As of 21-Jan-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹10.05, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 305.96 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.11%.
As of 21-Jan-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹10.05, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 305.96 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.11%.
- f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 0.52% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around -0.21% in equities, 9.43% in debts, and 90.78% in cash & cash equivalents.
- You can start investing in f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹500 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹500.
Performance against Category Average
In this section, we compare the returns of the scheme with the category average over various periods. Periods for which the fund has outperformed its category average are marked in green, otherwise red.
Since Inception
+0.52%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st December 2024
| Equity | ₹-0.64 Cr | -0.21% |
| Debt | ₹28.85 Cr | 9.43% |
| Others | ₹277.75 Cr | 90.78% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collateralized Borrowing & Lending Obligation | Cash - Collateral | ₹163.28 Cr | 53.37% |
| Net Receivables / (Payables) | Cash | ₹104.61 Cr | 34.19% |
| India (Republic of) | Bond - Short-term Government Bills | ₹9.86 Cr | 3.22% |
| 182 Days Tbill Red 23-05-2025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹9.75 Cr | 3.19% |
| 364 DTB 24072025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹9.64 Cr | 3.15% |
| Future on Hero MotoCorp Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-9.56 Cr | 3.12% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd | Equity | ₹9.49 Cr | 3.10% |
| 364 DTB 06112025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹9.47 Cr | 3.09% |
| Future on Axis Bank Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-9.45 Cr | 3.09% |
| Axis Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹9.38 Cr | 3.07% |
| Icici Bank Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-9.22 Cr | 3.01% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹9.15 Cr | 2.99% |
| Future on Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-8.71 Cr | 2.85% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹8.64 Cr | 2.83% |
| Future on State Bank of India | Equity - Future | ₹-6.73 Cr | 2.20% |
| State Bank of India | Equity | ₹6.68 Cr | 2.18% |
| Future on Tata Power Co Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-6.03 Cr | 1.97% |
| Tata Power Co Ltd | Equity | ₹5.99 Cr | 1.96% |
| Future on Reliance Industries Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-5.87 Cr | 1.92% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹5.83 Cr | 1.91% |
| Future on Bank of Baroda | Equity - Future | ₹-5.53 Cr | 1.81% |
| Bank of Baroda | Equity | ₹5.49 Cr | 1.79% |
| Future on Hindalco Industries Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-5.01 Cr | 1.64% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹4.98 Cr | 1.63% |
| Titan Company Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-4.76 Cr | 1.56% |
| Titan Co Ltd | Equity | ₹4.73 Cr | 1.54% |
| Future on Larsen & Toubro Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-3.43 Cr | 1.12% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd | Equity | ₹3.41 Cr | 1.11% |
| Future on Grasim Industries Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-3.26 Cr | 1.07% |
| Grasim Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹3.24 Cr | 1.06% |
| Future on Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-3.02 Cr | 0.99% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd | Equity | ₹3 Cr | 0.98% |
| Infosys Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-2.19 Cr | 0.72% |
| Infosys Ltd | Equity | ₹2.18 Cr | 0.71% |
| Future on Bajaj Auto Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-1.66 Cr | 0.54% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd | Equity | ₹1.65 Cr | 0.54% |
| Future on Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-1.52 Cr | 0.50% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd | Equity | ₹1.51 Cr | 0.49% |
| Future on Canara Bank | Equity - Future | ₹-1.36 Cr | 0.44% |
| Canara Bank | Equity | ₹1.35 Cr | 0.44% |
| Future on Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.84 Cr | 0.27% |
| Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd | Equity | ₹0.83 Cr | 0.27% |
| Future on Indian Bank | Equity - Future | ₹-0.66 Cr | 0.22% |
| Indian Bank | Equity | ₹0.65 Cr | 0.21% |
| Future on InterGlobe Aviation Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.41 Cr | 0.13% |
| InterGlobe Aviation Ltd | Equity | ₹0.41 Cr | 0.13% |
| Future on Hindustan Unilever Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.35 Cr | 0.11% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd | Equity | ₹0.35 Cr | 0.11% |
| Future on Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.22 Cr | 0.07% |
| Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd | Equity | ₹0.22 Cr | 0.07% |
| Future on PB Fintech Ltd | Equity - Future | ₹-0.14 Cr | 0.05% |
| PB Fintech Ltd | Equity | ₹0.14 Cr | 0.04% |
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited January 2025 Future | Equity - Future | ₹-0.07 Cr | 0.02% |
| Indian Oil Corp Ltd | Equity | ₹0.07 Cr | 0.02% |
Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)
AAA
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | ₹41.71 Cr | 13.63% |
| Consumer Cyclical | ₹18.86 Cr | 6.16% |
| Basic Materials | ₹8.21 Cr | 2.68% |
| Utilities | ₹6.82 Cr | 2.23% |
| Energy | ₹5.9 Cr | 1.93% |
| Industrials | ₹5.32 Cr | 1.74% |
| Technology | ₹2.18 Cr | 0.71% |
| Consumer Defensive | ₹0.35 Cr | 0.11% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.70%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.01
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.29
Higher the better
Fund Managers
Niket Shah
Since December 2024
Vishal Ashar
Since December 2024
Rakesh Shetty
Since December 2024
AM
Atul Mehra
Since December 2024
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st December 2024
ISIN INF247L01ED1 | Expense Ratio 0.11% | Exit Load No Charges | Fund Size ₹306 Cr | Age 0 month | Lumpsum Minimum ₹500 | Fund Status Open Ended Investment Company | Benchmark NIFTY 50 Arbitrage TR INR |
Investment Objective
To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.
Tax Treatment
Capital Gains Taxation:
Dividend Taxation:
Note: As per the Income Tax Budget 2024, mutual funds are subject to capital gains taxation, which includes surcharge and cess based on prevailing income tax rules and the investor’s income. Taxation applies only to realised gains, not notional gains. Please consult your tax advisors to determine the implications or consequences of your investments in such securities.
Similar Arbitrage Fund Funds
| Fund name | Expense Ratio | Exit Load | Fund size | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaram Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 1.0% | 0.0% | ₹234.28 Cr | 6.9% |
| Sundaram Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹234.28 Cr | 7.6% |
| Bank of India Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹39.55 Cr | 7.5% |
| Bank of India Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 0.9% | 0.0% | ₹39.55 Cr | 6.8% |
| Mirae Asset Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹2930.80 Cr | 8.2% |
| Mirae Asset Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 0.9% | 0.0% | ₹2930.80 Cr | 7.3% |
| Tata Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 1.1% | 0.0% | ₹12674.72 Cr | 7.4% |
| Tata Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹12674.72 Cr | 8.2% |
| Mahindra Manulife Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Low Risk | 0.1% | 0.0% | ₹110.32 Cr | 6.9% |
| Mahindra Manulife Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth Low Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹110.32 Cr | 6.1% |
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What is the current NAV of f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth?
The NAV of f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth, as of 21-Jan-2025, is ₹10.05.
What is the portfolio composition of f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth?
The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as -0.21% in equities, 9.43% in bonds, and 90.78% in cash and cash equivalents.
Who manages the f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers responsible for f Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth are:-
- Niket Shah
- Vishal Ashar
- Rakesh Shetty
- Atul Mehra
Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. The NAVs of the schemes may go up or down depending upon the factors and forces affecting the securities market including the fluctuations in the interest rates. The past performance of the mutual funds is not necessarily indicative of the future performance of the schemes. Investors are requested to review the prospectus carefully and obtain expert professional advice with regard to specific legal, tax and financial implications of the investment/participation in the scheme.
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Mutual Fund distribution services are offered through Dezerv Distribution Services Pvt Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary with AMFI Registration No.: ARN -248439. **Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.** Terms and conditions of the website are applicable. Privacy policy of the website is applicable.
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