LIC MF Arbitrage Fund-Regular Plan-Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.62% is lower than category median (2.12%).
- Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +0.71% | +0.72% | -0.01% |
| 3 Months | +1.63% | +1.49% | +0.14% |
| 6 Months | +3.10% | +3.04% | +0.06% |
| 1 Year | +6.22% | +6.13% | +0.09% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +6.41% | +6.54% | -0.13% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +5.93% | +6.08% | -0.15% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +5.21% | +5.49% | -0.28% |
| Since Inception | +5.28% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in LIC MF Arbitrage Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.32% | +5.16% | +0.16% |
| 2025 | +6.10% | +6.23% | -0.13% |
| 2024 | +7.09% | +7.46% | -0.37% |
| 2023 | +6.70% | +7.05% | -0.35% |
| 2022 | +4.06% | +4.06% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | +3.19% | +3.55% | -0.36% |
| 2020 | +3.57% | +4.08% | -0.51% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | +2.32% | +5.17% | +5.64% | +7.52% | 100.0% | - |
| 3-Year Rolling | +3.40% | +5.20% | +5.35% | +6.76% | 100.0% | - |
| 5-Year Rolling | +4.64% | +5.18% | +5.08% | +5.95% | 100.0% | - |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Under normal circumstances, the asset allocation of the Scheme would be as follows: Equities and equity related instrument, Derivatives including index futures, stock futures, index options & stock options,etc#.:65-100% of the total assets, Exposure in debt instruments in CDs, government securities with maturities upto 1 year, mutual fund units of overnight, liquid, money market or schemes having Macaulay duration less than 1 year for meeting liquidity and margin requirements, Exchange Traded Commodities Derivativities (ETCDs), Gold ETFs, Silver ETFs.:0-35% of the total assets. Under Defensive consideration the asset allocation will be as follows: Equities and equity related instrument, Derivatives including index futures, stock futures, index options & stock options, etc. # 0 - 65% Exposure in debt instruments in CDs, government securities with maturities upto 1 year, mutual fund units of overnight, liquid, money market or schemes having Macaulay duration less than 1 year for meeting liquidity and margin requirements,Gold ETFs, Silver ETFs and Exchange Traded Commodities Derivativities (ETCDs): 35 - 100% **Investment in Securitised debt shall not normally exceed 30% of the net assets of the Scheme. # The exposure to derivative shown in the above asset allocation table is exposure taken against the underlying equity investments and should not be considered for calculating the total asset allocation and/or investment restrictions on the issuer. The idea is not to take additional asset allocation with the use of derivative. The margin money deployed on these positions would be included in Money Market category. Please refer the Scheme Information Document for complete details. | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate income by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities that potentially exists between cash and derivative market and within the derivative segment of the equity market along with investments in debt securities & money market instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme 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 300 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Arbitrage 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.
Closest Arbitrage Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund | 3.5 | +6.53% | 2.31% | - | Rs 7,699 cr | Compare → |
| BARODA BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE FUND | 4.2 | +6.36% | 2.23% | - | Rs 1,014 cr | Compare → |
| Sundaram Arbitrage Fund Formerly Know as Principal Arbitrage Fund | 5.1 | +6.47% | 1.69% | - | Rs 576 cr | Compare → |
| PGIM India Arbitrage Fund | 3.7 | +6.35% | 1.91% | - | Rs 109 cr | Compare → |
| DSP Arbitrage Fund | 5.1 | +6.52% | 1.80% | - | Rs 6,701 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about LIC MF Arbitrage Fund
What is the expense ratio of LIC MF Arbitrage Fund?
LIC MF Arbitrage Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.62% with a base expense ratio of 0.74%, compared to the Arbitrage category median of 2.12%.
Who manages LIC MF Arbitrage Fund?
LIC MF Arbitrage Fund is managed by Sumit Bhatnagar (tenure: 3.1 years since 2023-10-03).
What are the historical returns of LIC MF Arbitrage Fund?
LIC MF Arbitrage Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 6.41% and a 5-year CAGR of 5.93%. Its 1-year return stands at +6.22%.
How large is LIC MF Arbitrage Fund?
LIC MF Arbitrage Fund manages assets of Rs 300 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Arbitrage peers.
How is LIC MF Arbitrage Fund scored on MFIQ?
LIC MF Arbitrage Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 4.5/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is LIC MF Arbitrage Fund?
LIC MF Arbitrage Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 1.13% with a maximum historical drawdown of -0.66%.