Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth

Get the latest NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund 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.

₹43.81

0.5%1D

NAV as on 22 May 2026

8.39%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth Performance vs. Global - Other Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (22-May-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Global - Other Index) over 1Y, 3Y, but underperformed over 5Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
8.86%
12.29%
29.39%
48.91%
19.9%
6.98%
Global - Other Index
0.67%
-4.07%
-4.83%
-0.72%
11.89%
11.03%
Global - Other Avg
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Best in Global - Other
16.79%
47.08%
53.74%
101.77%
52.51%
32.82%
Worst in Global - Other
-9.14%
-12.99%
-4.81%
5.47%
8.75%
4.8%
Category Rank
16/22
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Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

6
/10
56% Performance
49% Risk Management
56% Cost

Ranked 6 out of 10 mutual funds in the global - other category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth
6/10
521Cr
2.09%
48.91%
19.9%
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0.65
1.05
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Axis Global Equity Alpha Fund of Fund
1/12
2,291Cr
1.58%
30.59%
22.55%
--
--
1.16
2.21
--
SBI US Specific Equity Active FoF Fund
1/15
1,243Cr
1.58%
47.86%
29.96%
0.22
1.08
1.40
2.80
0.44
Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Offshore Fund
1/10
237Cr
3.22%
30.26%
22.43%
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1.04
1.94
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Positive: Generated Consistent Returns
Generated Consistent Returns
Positive: Consistently beats benchmark
Consistently beats benchmark
Positive: Protects capital during bear phase
Protects capital during bear phase
Negative: Higher probablity of downside risk
Higher probablity of downside risk

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth Returns Calculator

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Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-May-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-May-26)

Large cap
34%

Mid cap
6.6%

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-May-26)

Sector Allocation

Tech
30.1%
Consumer Cyclical
22.5%
Financial Services
20.8%
Industrial
7.2%
Communication
5.9%
Health
4.1%
Real Estate
3.5%
Basic Materials
3%
Consumer Defensive
1.6%
Utilities
1.2%

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
8.98%
4.3%
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
5.97%
0%
SK Hynix Inc
4.07%
0%
ICICI Bank Ltd
3.57%
18.5%
Tencent Holdings Ltd
3.18%
10.2%

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio2.09%
Benchmark
MSCI Asia ex-Japan Standard TR INR
AUM₹521 Cr
Inception Date16 January, 2008
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹500
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
21.7%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 16 January, 2008. The fund is managed by Sandeep Manam, Shyam Sriram. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth has ₹521 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on May 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 2.1.

Returns

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth has given a CAGR return of 8.39% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 48.91%, 19.90% and 6.98% respectively.

Holdings

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Tech, Consumer Cyclical, Financial Services, Industrial, Health, Real Estate, Basic Materials, Communication, Energy, Utilities, Consumer Defensive. Its top holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, SK Hynix Inc, ICICI Bank Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd

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 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 Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Sandeep Manam

Fund Manager of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth, since 18 October 2021

Shyam Sriram

Fund Manager of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth, since 26 September 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions for Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth

How do I invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth. To do so, follow the steps below:
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What is the current NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹43.81. 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 Growth fund has generated a return of 48.91% in 1 year, 19.90% in 3 years, 6.98% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Growth?

The fund managers are Sandeep Manam, Shyam Sriram.

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 2.09%. 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 ₹521 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 Growth?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd(8.98%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd(5.97%), SK Hynix Inc(4.07%)