The scheme seeks to generate income through arbitrage opportunities and permitted debt instruments.
Exit Load--
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%.
Nandita Menezes
CA (ICAI, INDIA), B.Com (University of Mumbai)
Prior to joining HDFC AMC, she was associated with S.V. Ghatalia & Associates LLP.
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Arbitrage Fund is ₹32.96 as of 2026-10-09.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund is classified as a Arbitrage fund.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Arbitrage Fund is ₹25,509.47 Cr.
The expense ratio of HDFC Arbitrage Fund is 2.02%.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund is managed by Nandita Menezes.
The minimum SIP investment for HDFC Arbitrage Fund is ₹100.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, HDFC Arbitrage Fund carries a Low risk level.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund has delivered 6.2% (1Y), 6.73% (3Y) and 6.17% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-10-09.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund was launched on 1999-12-10.
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A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) lets you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (e.g., monthly) instead of a single lumpsum.
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.
