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Franklin Asian Equity Fund
InternationalRank #12
Not Rated
NAV (2026-09-11)
₹45.01
AUM
₹995.97 Cr
Exp. Ratio: 2.52%
RISK LEVEL
Very High
Returns & Performance
1 Year36.71%8.87% vs cat avgRank #13
3 Year21.82%4.72% vs cat avgRank #37
5 Year8.31%7.44% vs cat avgRank #36
Since Launch8.39%3.10% vs cat avg
Fund vs Category Average
1Y
36.71%+8.87%
3Y
21.82%-4.72%
5Y
8.31%-7.44%
Pros & Cons
Pros
✔Outperforms category avg on 1Y returns
✔No lock-in period
✔Decent 1Y category rank (#13)
Cons
✖3Y returns below category average
✖5Y returns below category average
✖Higher expense ratio (2.52%)
✖Overall rank #12 in category
✖Returns since launch below category avg
ISININF090I01AB3
NAV₹45.01
NAV Date2026-09-11
AUM₹995.97 Cr
Expense Ratio2.52%
RiskVery High
RatingNot Rated / 5
Min SIP Amount₹500
Max SIP Amount₹999999999
Min Additional Inv.₹1000
SIP AllowedNo
Plan TypeRegular
Plan OptionGrowth
Is NFONo
Fund House Incorp.1996-02-19
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The scheme aims to provide medium to long term capital appreciation through investment in Asian companies/sectors, excluding Japan.
Exit Load1.00%
Stamp duty on investment0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Tax implicationsIf you redeem within one year, your returns will be taxed at 20%. For redemptions after one year, returns exceeding ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year will be taxed at 12.5%.
Shyam Sundar Sriram
Mr. Sriram has done B.E (Electronics & Communication ) and PGDM - IIM-A
Prior to joining Franklin India Mutual Fund, he was working with Sundaram Mutual Fund, JM financial, Cognizant technology and IIFL wealth management
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is ₹45.01 as of 2026-09-11.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund is classified as a International fund.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund is managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is ₹995.97 Cr.
The expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is 2.52%.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund is managed by Shyam Sundar Sriram.
The minimum SIP investment for Franklin Asian Equity Fund is ₹500.
The exit load for Franklin Asian Equity Fund is 1%.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, Franklin Asian Equity Fund carries a Very High risk level.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund has delivered 36.71% (1Y), 21.82% (3Y) and 8.31% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-09-11.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund was launched on 1996-02-19.
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There is no separate brokerage on mutual fund units. The AMC charges an expense ratio, which is already reflected in the NAV. An exit load may apply if you redeem before the specified period.
Mutual fund NAVs are declared once per business day after market close, in line with SEBI norms.
The FAQs above are generated from data provided by the AMC and are for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, buy/sell recommendations, or return guarantees. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks — read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
