Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Kotak Equity Arbitrage 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.

₹40.03

NAV as on 27 Jun 2025

7.09%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

5294 people have invested ₹ 76.4Cr in Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (27-Jun-25)

Period
This Fund
Arbitrage Fund Index
1 Month
0.7%
0.52%
3 Months
1.95%
1.68%
6 Months
3.82%
3.22%
1 Year
7.69%
6.64%
3 Years
7.73%
6.78%
5 Years
6.35%
5.48%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund
16/16
67,362Cr
0.44%
7.69%
7.73%
7.09%
Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth
1/16
15,137Cr
0.38%
7.7%
7.67%
6.88%
Mirae Asset Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth
2/16
3,364Cr
0.15%
7.52%
7.57%
6.16%
HSBC Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth
3/16
2,272Cr
0.24%
7.39%
7.39%
6.66%

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Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-25)

Debt & Cash 100%

AAA
100%

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 100%

Cash Equivalent
91.3%
Corporate
6.6%
Government
2.1%

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

May'25

Financial Services

30%

Corporate

12%

Industrial

11%

Apr'25

Financial Services

26%

Corporate

16%

Basic Materials

13%

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-May-25)

Equity

Debt & Cash

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd
4.28%
79.4%
ICICI Bank Ltd
3.31%
18.7%
Reliance Industries Ltd
2.57%
53%
Bharti Airtel Ltd
2.35%
63.6%
Infosys Ltd
2.18%
-31.6%

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.44%
Benchmark
NIFTY 50 Arbitrage TR INR
AUM₹67362 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
0.2%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
2088.41%
STCGSelling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%.
LTCGAfter 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low Risk

About Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth is a hybrid fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Hiten Shah. This fund gives you the benefit of diversification.

Key Parameters

  1. Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth has ₹67362 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jun 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.09% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.69%, 7.73% and 6.35% respectively.

Holdings

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Corporate, Industrial, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Energy, Tech, Health, Consumer Defensive, Utilities, Communication, Government, 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 Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation and income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segment of the equity market, and by investing the balance in debt and money market instruments. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be realized

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Hiten Shah

Fund Manager of Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth, since 3 October 2019

Learn more about Kotak Mutual Fund
Parameters
May'25
Apr'25
Mar'25
AUM
₹ 67.4K Cr
₹ 63.3K Cr
₹ 60.4K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 67.4K Cr as of May'25
  • AUM increased by 4.1K Cr between May'25 and Apr'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹40.03. 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?

Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund fund has generated a return of 7.69% in 1 year, 7.73% in 3 years, 6.35% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund?

The fund managers are Hiten Shah.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.25% if redeemed in 0-30 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 0.44%. 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 ₹67362 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Kotak Equity Arbitrage Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Kotak Money Market Dir Gr(10.48%), Kotak Savings Fund Dir Gr(5.4%), HDFC Bank Ltd(4.28%)