ITI 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 1.77% 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 | +0.86% | +0.72% | +0.14% |
| 3 Months | +1.57% | +1.49% | +0.08% |
| 6 Months | +2.77% | +3.04% | -0.27% |
| 1 Year | +5.97% | +6.13% | -0.16% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +6.54% | +6.54% | 0.00% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +5.56% | +6.08% | -0.52% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +4.76% | +5.49% | -0.73% |
| Since Inception | +4.78% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in ITI Arbitrage Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.00% | +5.16% | -0.16% |
| 2025 | +6.55% | +6.23% | +0.32% |
| 2024 | +7.24% | +7.46% | -0.22% |
| 2023 | +6.35% | +7.05% | -0.70% |
| 2022 | +2.44% | +4.06% | -1.62% |
| 2021 | +2.38% | +3.55% | -1.17% |
| 2020 | +3.08% | +4.08% | -1.00% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | +1.72% | +4.75% | +5.49% | +7.85% | 100.0% | - |
| 3-Year Rolling | +2.38% | +4.88% | +5.05% | +6.96% | 100.0% | - |
| 5-Year Rolling | +4.15% | +4.81% | +4.78% | +5.56% | 100.0% | - |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity & and Units issued by REITs, Equity related instruments including derivatives | 65%- 100%, Debt instruments (including floating rate debt instruments and securitized debt)* with maturity up to 91 days only - 0%-35%.Under defensive circumstances, the asset allocation would be as follows Equity and Units issued by REITs, Equity related instruments including derivatives - 0%-35%, Debt instruments (including floating rate debt instruments and securitized debt)* with maturity up to 91 days only - 65%-100% |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivative segments of the equity markets and the arbitrage opportunities available within the derivative segment and by investing the balance in debt and money market instruments. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 63.1 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as too small 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Arbitrage Fund | 4.3 | +6.54% | 3.19% | - | Rs 3,802 cr | Compare → |
| HSBC Arbitrage Fund | 5.6 | +6.53% | 2.03% | - | Rs 3,803 cr | Compare → |
| Axis Arbitrage Fund | 5.3 | +6.63% | 2.09% | - | Rs 10,449 cr | Compare → |
| DSP Arbitrage Fund | 5.1 | +6.52% | 1.80% | - | Rs 6,701 cr | Compare → |
| Union Arbitrage Fund | 4.4 | +6.57% | 2.29% | - | Rs 240 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about ITI Arbitrage Fund
What is the expense ratio of ITI Arbitrage Fund?
ITI Arbitrage Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.77% with a base expense ratio of 0.81%, compared to the Arbitrage category median of 2.12%.
Who manages ITI Arbitrage Fund?
ITI Arbitrage Fund is managed by Vikas Nathani (tenure: 2.9 years since 2024-01-01).
What are the historical returns of ITI Arbitrage Fund?
ITI Arbitrage Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 6.54% and a 5-year CAGR of 5.56%. Its 1-year return stands at +5.97%.
How large is ITI Arbitrage Fund?
ITI Arbitrage Fund manages assets of Rs 63.1 cr, placing it in the 'too small' size band relative to Arbitrage peers.
How is ITI Arbitrage Fund scored on MFIQ?
ITI Arbitrage Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 4.8/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is ITI Arbitrage Fund?
ITI Arbitrage Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 1.26% with a maximum historical drawdown of -0.62%.