Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Expense ratio (5.51%) is higher than category median (2.52%), which creates fee drag over time.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +6.99% | +6.32% | +0.67% |
| 3 Months | +2.80% | -0.20% | +3.00% |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.06% | +4.03% | +0.03% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity and equity-related instruments (including unhedged short exposure) | 80% - 100% of net assets,Debt and Money Market Instruments including units of debt |
| oriented mutual fund schemes | 0%-20% of net assets, Units issued by InvITs - 0% - 20% of net assets. Please refer the INVESTMENT STRATEGY Information Document for more details. |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the Investment Strategy is to generate long term capital appreciation over the investment cycle by deploying capital in equity and equity related instruments including limited short exposure through derivatives across the market capitalisation. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Investment Strategy will be achieved.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 131 cr (AMFI Quarterly AAUM (All Plans) as of 2026-09-30). Positioned as too small relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES FUND | 7.2 | +23.97% | 1.98% | 43.4% | Rs 6,504 cr | Compare → |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund
What is the expense ratio of Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund?
Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 5.51% with a base expense ratio of 2.1%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund?
Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund is managed by Rajesh Aynor.
What are the historical returns of Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund?
Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund has a 1-year return of -.
How large is Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund?
Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund manages assets of Rs 131 cr, placing it in the 'too small' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund scored on MFIQ?
Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.9/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund?
Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is - with a maximum historical drawdown of -5.56%.