Samco Arbitrage Fund
Samco Mutual Fund · Arbitrage · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -0.1% | 0.2% |
| 3 months | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| 6 months | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Year to date | 2.6% | 4.4% |
| 1 year | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.6% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.0% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 5.5% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 5.7% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 4.0% | – |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 6.3% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 3.9% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 5.6% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 4.8% |
| 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.) | n/a | 0.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | -0.26 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | -0.32 |
| 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 | −0.7% | −0.6% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −0.6% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −0.5% |
| Current drawdown | −0.2% | 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 2.54% a year and the Direct plan's 1.09%, a gap of 1.45%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹31,91,381.
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 increased from 2.53% to 2.54% (AMFI TER disclosure)
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Umeshkumar Mehta | Director, CIO & Fund Manager | n/a |
| Nirali Bhansali | Fund Manager | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Dhawal Dhanani | Fund Manager | n/a |
| Vishal Shinde | Fund Manager | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Manish Naiya | Fund Manager | 1 Aug 2026 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | 2.54% | 2.07% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 26 | 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) | 3.8% | 7.3% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Arbitrage Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 2.6% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | 4.2% | 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 | ₹1,22,091 | 3.2% |
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.
- What is the latest NAV of Samco Arbitrage Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹10.7400 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Samco 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 41 Arbitrage schemes (Regular plans).
- What was the largest fall in Samco Arbitrage Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 0.7%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Samco Arbitrage Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Regular plan is 2.54% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Arbitrage Regular plans: 2.07%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Samco Arbitrage Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹26 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Samco 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.
- Who manages Samco Arbitrage Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Samco Arbitrage Fund is managed by Umeshkumar Mehta, Nirali Bhansali (since 19 Feb 2025), Dhawal Dhanani, Vishal Shinde (since 1 Jul 2026), Manish Naiya (since 1 Aug 2026).
- What is the exit load of Samco Arbitrage Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: •0.25% If the investment is redeemed or switched out on or before 7 days from the date of allotment of units. • .No Exit Load will be charged if investment is redeemed or switched out after 7 days from the date of allotment of units. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Samco Arbitrage Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 5,000.
- 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 5.1% and the Regular plan's by 3.7%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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