HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option. 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.

₹11.36

-0.1%1D

NAV as on 21 Sep 2026

6.04%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option Performance vs. Arbitrage Fund Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (21-Sep-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Arbitrage Fund Index) over 3Y, 5Y, but underperformed over 1Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
0.34%
0.28%
1.83%
5.26%
6.84%
6.37%
Arbitrage Fund Index
0.3%
1.44%
2.78%
6.01%
6.29%
5.77%
Arbitrage Fund Avg
0.29%
1.44%
2.86%
6.15%
6.79%
6.18%
Best in Arbitrage Fund
1.03%
1.96%
3.6%
7.6%
7.53%
7.06%
Worst in Arbitrage Fund
0.48%
1.29%
2.43%
5.37%
6.52%
5.86%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option
-
25,509Cr
1.5%
5.26%
6.84%
--
--
0.98
1.37
--
SBI Arbitrage Opportunities Fund Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl
-
32,169Cr
0.41%
7.94%
7.14%
--
--
--
2.36
--
Invesco India Arbitrage Fund Payout of Income Dist cum Capital Wtdrl
-
18,674Cr
0.39%
8.16%
7.47%
--
--
--
4.64
--
Bandhan Arbitrage Fund Payout of Income Distribution cum Capital Wdrl Opt
-
7,509Cr
0.37%
-1.8%
3.7%
--
--
--
-0.47
--

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HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Sep-26)

AAA
100%

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Cash Equivalent
78.1%
Corporate
18.8%
Government
3.1%

Top 3 Sectors in August were Financial Services, Corporate & Basic Materials

Aug'26

Financial Services

38%

Corporate

18%

Basic Materials

14%

Jul'26

Financial Services

38%

Corporate

18%

Basic Materials

14%

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option Holdings Details

as on (31-Aug-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd
5.05%
-4.3%
ICICI Bank Ltd
4.86%
7.7%
Reliance Industries Ltd
3.51%
-3.2%
Bharti Airtel Ltd
3.28%
15.7%
Axis Bank Ltd
2.96%
151.8%

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option Overview

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

Expense ratio1.5%
Benchmark
NIFTY 50 Arbitrage TR INR
AUM₹25509 Cr
Inception Date28 March, 2014
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
0.2%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
217.23%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low Risk

About HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option is a hybrid fund. This fund was started on 28 March, 2014. The fund is managed by Nandita Menezes, Anil Bamboli, Arun Agarwal, Dhruv Muchhal. This fund gives you the benefit of diversification.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option has ₹25509 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Sep 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.5.

Returns

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option has given a CAGR return of 6.04% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 5.26%, 6.84% and 6.37% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Corporate, Basic Materials, Industrial, Energy, Communication, Consumer Cyclical, Consumer Defensive, Health, Government, Utilities, Tech, Real Estate.

Taxation

As it is a arbitrage fund mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
If the fund is equity oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in equity instruments:
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
Long term gains up to Rs 1 lakh are exempt from taxation (more than 12 months).

Investment objective of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option

To generate income through arbitrage opportunities and permitted debt instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Nandita Menezes

Fund Manager of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option, since 29 March 2025

Anil Bamboli

Fund Manager of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option, since 1 February 2022

Arun Agarwal

Fund Manager of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option, since 24 August 2020

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option, since 22 June 2023

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Aug'26
Jul'26
Jun'26
AUM
₹ 25.5K Cr
₹ 25K Cr
₹ 23.8K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 25.5K Cr as of Aug'26
  • AUM increased by 508.3 Cr between Aug'26 and Jul'26

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹11.36. 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?

HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option fund has generated a return of 5.26% in 1 year, 6.84% in 3 years, 6.37% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option?

The fund managers are Nandita Menezes, Anil Bamboli, Arun Agarwal, Dhruv Muchhal.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.25% if redeemed in 0-15 Days. 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 1.50%. 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 ₹25509 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Monthly IDCW Reinvestment Option?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Money Market Dir Gr(8.27%), HDFC Bank Ltd(5.05%), ICICI Bank Ltd(4.86%)