Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund
Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund · Arbitrage · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 3 months | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| 6 months | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Year to date | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| 1 year | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.7% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.2% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.4% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 7.0% | – |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 6.7% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 4.5% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 6.1% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 5.4% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.43 | 0.92 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.56 | 1.33 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −0.4% | −0.6% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −0.6% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −0.4% |
| Current drawdown | −0.1% | 0.0% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme hold only part of their money in each of these markets; the mix is set by the scheme and changes over time.
- 1Y +6.4% · 3Y +6.8% p.a. · 5Y +6.3% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- At its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 2.00% a year and the Direct plan's 1.30%, a gap of 0.70%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 0.75 percentage points a year more. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹15,72,053.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
- 1 Oct 2026: TER reduced from 1.34% to 1.30% (AMFI TER disclosure)
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Ilesh Savla | Equity portion | n/a |
| Siddharth Chaudhary | Debt portion | n/a |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 1.30% | 1.45% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 1,375 | 1,648 |
| Riskometer | Low | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 6.7% | 7.3% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 7.0% | 7.4% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Arbitrage Direct plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 4.8% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | 6.7% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 7.6% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,24,021 | 6.3% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,98,333 | 6.7% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Arbitrage fund | Arbitrage | 0.98 | 7.2% |
| HSBC Arbitrage Fund | Arbitrage | 0.98 | 7.2% |
| BANK OF INDIA ARBITRAGE FUND | Arbitrage | 0.97 | 6.8% |
| ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund | Arbitrage | 0.97 | 7.3% |
| Nippon India Arbitrage Fund | Arbitrage | 0.97 | 7.3% |
| Union Arbitrage Fund | Arbitrage | 0.96 | 7.2% |
- What is the latest NAV of Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹12.2840 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund in?
- It is classified as Arbitrage in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Arbitrage scheme holds largely hedged equity arbitrage positions. MFIC compares it with 39 Arbitrage schemes (Direct plans).
- What returns has Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by 6.5%. The 3-year CAGR is 7.0% (category median 7.3%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What was the largest fall in Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 0.4%.
- How volatile is Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 0.6%, which is equal to the Arbitrage category median of 0.6%.
- What would a monthly SIP in Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹3,98,333 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 6.7%. This uses the Direct plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 1.30% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Arbitrage Direct plans: 1.45%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹1,375 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Low”, and its benchmark's as “Low”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- What is the benchmark of Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 7.0% for this plan against 7.4% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- Who manages Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund is managed by Ilesh Savla, Siddharth Chaudhary.
- What is the exit load of Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: Entry load – not applicable Exit load – 0.25% of applicable NAV if redeemed/switched out within 15 days from the date of allotment. Nil if redeemed/switched out after 15 days from the date of allotment. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs.500. SIP details: SIP & STP - Rs. 500 SWP - Rs. 1000.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by 6.5% and the Regular plan's by 5.8%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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