Tata Arbitrage Fund-Regular Plan-Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- 5-Year CAGR of 6.11% demonstrates steady long-term compounding.
- 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 | +0.65% | +0.72% | -0.07% |
| 3 Months | +1.45% | +1.49% | -0.04% |
| 6 Months | +3.00% | +3.04% | -0.04% |
| 1 Year | +6.13% | +6.13% | 0.00% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +6.63% | +6.54% | +0.09% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +6.11% | +6.08% | +0.03% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +5.63% | +5.49% | +0.14% |
| Since Inception | +5.75% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in Tata Arbitrage Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.13% | +5.16% | -0.03% |
| 2025 | +6.43% | +6.23% | +0.20% |
| 2024 | +7.50% | +7.46% | +0.04% |
| 2023 | +7.07% | +7.05% | +0.02% |
| 2022 | +4.04% | +4.06% | -0.02% |
| 2021 | +3.73% | +3.55% | +0.18% |
| 2020 | +4.98% | +4.08% | +0.90% |
| 2019 | +6.42% | +6.07% | +0.35% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | +2.99% | +5.66% | +5.97% | +7.90% | 100.0% | - |
| 3-Year Rolling | +4.03% | +5.59% | +5.54% | +7.10% | 100.0% | - |
| 5-Year Rolling | +5.20% | +5.58% | +5.48% | +6.12% | 100.0% | - |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity and equity related securities and equity derivatives: 65- 100, Debt, Money market instruments and cash (including units of liquid schemes of Tata Mutual Fund) 0- 35. If suitable arbitrage opportunities are not available in the opinion of the Investment manager, the Scheme may hedge the equity portfolio by using derivatives or may invest in short term debt / money market instruments Equity and equity related securities and equity derivatives$ | 0% - 65% Exposure in debt instruments in CDs, government securities with maturities upto 1 year, mutual fund units of liquid, money market or schemes having Macaulay duration less than 1 year for meeting liquidity and margin requirements. - 35% - 100% Units of Equity Mutual funds will be considered under allocation for Equity and Equity related instruments and Units of Fixed Income mutual funds will be considered under allocation for Debt & Debt related instruments |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate reasonable returns by investing predominantly in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segments of the equity markets and by investing balance in debt and money market instruments. There is no assurance that the objective of the Scheme will be realised and the Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 24,777 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as stretched 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya BIRLA SUN LIFE ARBITRAGE FUND | 5.9 | +6.66% | 1.92% | - | Rs 27,972 cr | Compare → |
| Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund | 6.5 | +6.60% | 1.39% | - | Rs 2,724 cr | Compare → |
| Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund | 6.5 | +6.67% | 2.20% | - | Rs 13,897 cr | Compare → |
| Union Arbitrage Fund | 4.4 | +6.57% | 2.29% | - | Rs 240 cr | Compare → |
| HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND | 6.3 | +6.74% | 2.02% | - | Rs 26,069 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tata Arbitrage Fund
What is the expense ratio of Tata Arbitrage Fund?
Tata Arbitrage Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.2% with a base expense ratio of 0.91%, compared to the Arbitrage category median of 2.12%.
Who manages Tata Arbitrage Fund?
Tata Arbitrage Fund is managed by Sailesh Jain (tenure: 7.9 years since 2018-12-10).
What are the historical returns of Tata Arbitrage Fund?
Tata Arbitrage Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 6.63% and a 5-year CAGR of 6.11%. Its 1-year return stands at +6.13%.
How large is Tata Arbitrage Fund?
Tata Arbitrage Fund manages assets of Rs 24,777 cr, placing it in the 'stretched' size band relative to Arbitrage peers.
How is Tata Arbitrage Fund scored on MFIQ?
Tata Arbitrage Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.3/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Tata Arbitrage Fund?
Tata Arbitrage Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 1.04% with a maximum historical drawdown of -0.58%.