Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹33.07

1.3%1D

NAV as on 20 Jun 2025

7.67%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

208 people have invested ₹ 10.2L in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (20-Jun-25)

Period
This Fund
Global - Other Index
1 Month
3.17%
-
3 Months
4.25%
-
6 Months
7.05%
-
1 Year
9.9%
-
3 Years
8%
-
5 Years
5.57%
-

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Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
Franklin Asian Equity Fund
-
249Cr
1.75%
9.9%
8%
7.67%
Axis Global Equity Alpha Fund of Fund Direct Growth
1/13
898Cr
0.87%
16.91%
21.1%
15.95%
Kotak Global Innovation Fund of Fund Direct Growth
2/13
497Cr
0.49%
10.07%
21.01%
2.42%
Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Offshore Fund Direct Growth
2/15
110Cr
1.52%
25.72%
23.44%
8.86%
Positive: 5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: 3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y duration
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y duration
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

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Franklin Asian Equity Fund Asset Allocation

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Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-25)

Equity 95.6%

Debt & Cash 4.4%

Large cap
28%

Mid cap
9.7%

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 95.6%

Debt & Cash 4.4%

Tech
24%
Financial Services
23.2%
Consumer Cyclical
22.4%
Industrial
8.7%
Consumer Defensive
8%
Communication
5%
Health
4.3%
Real Estate
3.3%
Basic Materials
1.1%

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-May-25)

Equity

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
12.34%
0%
ICICI Bank Ltd
5.08%
0%
HDFC Bank Ltd
5.01%
0%
Tencent Holdings Ltd
4.71%
0%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares
3.25%
0%

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth Overview

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Expense ratio1.75%
Benchmark
MSCI Asia ex-Japan Standard TR INR
AUM₹249 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5000/₹500
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
100.26%
STCGIf held for less than 24 months - slab rates.
LTCGIf held for more than 24 months - 12.5% without indexation.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Franklin Asian Equity Fund

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by . The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth has ₹249 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on May 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.8.

Returns

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.67% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 9.90%, 8.00% and 5.57% respectively.

Holdings

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Consumer Cyclical, Financial Services, Tech, Industrial, Consumer Defensive, Communication, Health, Real Estate, Basic Materials, Utilities. Its top holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, ICICI Bank Ltd, HDFC Bank Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares

Taxation

As it is a global - other mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth

FAEF is an open-end diversified equity fund that seeks to provide medium to long term appreciation through investments primarily in Asian Companies / sectors (excluding Japan) with long term potential across market capitalisation.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹33.07. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Franklin Asian Equity Fund fund has generated a return of 9.90% in 1 year, 8.00% in 3 years, 5.57% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?

The fund managers are .

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Years. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 1.75%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹249 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd(12.34%), ICICI Bank Ltd(5.08%), HDFC Bank Ltd(5.01%)