UTI Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.8% is lower than category median (2.12%).
- Consistently ranked #2 in its category with an MFIQ quantitative score of 6.6/10.
- 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 | +0.67% | +0.72% | -0.05% |
| 3 Months | +1.46% | +1.49% | -0.03% |
| 6 Months | +3.09% | +3.04% | +0.05% |
| 1 Year | +6.20% | +6.13% | +0.07% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +6.77% | +6.54% | +0.23% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +6.22% | +6.08% | +0.14% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +5.62% | +5.49% | +0.13% |
| 10 Years CAGR | +5.78% | +5.69% | +0.09% |
| Since Inception | +6.76% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in UTI Arbitrage Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.24% | +5.16% | +0.08% |
| 2025 | +6.54% | +6.23% | +0.31% |
| 2024 | +7.73% | +7.46% | +0.27% |
| 2023 | +7.15% | +7.05% | +0.10% |
| 2022 | +4.04% | +4.06% | -0.02% |
| 2021 | +3.86% | +3.55% | +0.31% |
| 2020 | +4.38% | +4.08% | +0.30% |
| 2019 | +6.17% | +6.07% | +0.10% |
| 2018 | +6.17% | +6.06% | +0.11% |
| 2017 | +5.67% | +5.58% | +0.09% |
| 2016 | +6.46% | +6.64% | -0.18% |
| 2015 | +7.62% | +7.60% | +0.02% |
| 2014 | +8.11% | +8.34% | -0.23% |
| 2013 | +7.66% | +9.15% | -1.49% |
| 2012 | +8.65% | +9.12% | -0.47% |
| 2011 | +8.36% | +7.70% | +0.66% |
| 2010 | +4.83% | +5.56% | -0.73% |
| 2009 | +6.41% | +4.59% | +1.82% |
| 2008 | +10.60% | +9.02% | +1.58% |
| 2007 | +8.84% | +8.89% | -0.05% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | +3.10% | +6.75% | +6.60% | +10.92% | 100.0% | - |
| 3-Year Rolling | +3.87% | +6.63% | +6.77% | +9.22% | 100.0% | - |
| 5-Year Rolling | +4.83% | +6.56% | +6.69% | +8.22% | 100.0% | - |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| (1) Asset allocation under normal market circumstances: Equity & equity related instruments | 65% - 100% Derivatives including Index Futures, Stock Futures, Index Options and Stock Options*: 65% - 100% Overnight Debt Securities, CDs, government securities with maturities upto 1 year and mutual fund units of liquid, money market or schemes having Macaulay duration less than 1 year: 0% - 35% (2) The asset allocation under defensive circumstances : Equity & equity related instruments : 0% - 65% Derivatives including Index Futures, Stock Futures, Index Options and Stock Options*: 0% - 65% Overnight Debt Securities, CDs, government securities with maturities upto 1 year and mutual fund units of liquid, money market or schemes having Macaulay duration less than 1 year: 35% - 100% |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation through arbitrage opportunities between cash and derivative market and arbitrage opportunities within the derivative segment and by deployment of surplus cash in debt securities and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme would 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 11,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Arbitrage Fund | 6.3 | +6.82% | 2.86% | - | Rs 76,564 cr | Compare → |
| Invesco India Arbitrage Fund | 6.2 | +6.77% | 2.82% | - | Rs 32,388 cr | Compare → |
| HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND | 6.3 | +6.74% | 2.02% | - | Rs 26,069 cr | Compare → |
| Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund | 6.5 | +6.67% | 2.20% | - | Rs 13,897 cr | Compare → |
| Aditya BIRLA SUN LIFE ARBITRAGE FUND | 5.9 | +6.66% | 1.92% | - | Rs 27,972 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about UTI Arbitrage Fund
What is the expense ratio of UTI Arbitrage Fund?
UTI Arbitrage Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.8% with a base expense ratio of 0.73%, compared to the Arbitrage category median of 2.12%.
Who manages UTI Arbitrage Fund?
UTI Arbitrage Fund is managed by Sharwan Kumar Goyal.
What are the historical returns of UTI Arbitrage Fund?
UTI Arbitrage Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 6.77% and a 5-year CAGR of 6.22%. Its 1-year return stands at +6.20%.
How large is UTI Arbitrage Fund?
UTI Arbitrage Fund manages assets of Rs 11,067 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Arbitrage peers.
How is UTI Arbitrage Fund scored on MFIQ?
UTI Arbitrage Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.6/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is UTI Arbitrage Fund?
UTI Arbitrage Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 1.05% with a maximum historical drawdown of -0.71%.