Two Arbitrage funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
SBI Arbitrage FundGr vs HDFC Arbitrage Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: SBI Arbitrage FundGr NAV ₹39.16, 3Y CAGR 7.3%; HDFC Arbitrage Fund NAV ₹21.98, 3Y CAGR 7.3%, expense ratio 1.48%; about 53% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| SBI Arbitrage FundGr Direct Growth | HDFC Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Arbitrage | Arbitrage |
| Fund house | SBI Mutual Fund | HDFC Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹39.16 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹21.98 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.9% | 6.8% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| Expense ratio | — | 1.48% |
| AUM | ₹46,421 cr | ₹25,943 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Low | Low |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index | Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI |
| Exit load | — | NFO Entry Load:Nil, Exit Load:0. 50% if units are redeemed/switched-out within 3 months fromthe date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed/ switched-out after 3 monthsfrom the date of allotment. Continuous OfferEntry Load : NilExit Load:0. 50% if units are redeemed/switched-out within 3 months… |
| Minimum SIP | ₹500 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 200 | 179 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 40.1% | 41.9% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 53% by weight, from the latest disclosed holdings | |
Returns are point-to-point for each plan, after its expense ratio; periods over one year are CAGR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Open in the compare tool: growth charts, SIP outcomes and shared holdings →SBI Arbitrage FundGr has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): SBI Arbitrage FundGr 6.9% a year vs HDFC Arbitrage Fund 6.8% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
SBI Arbitrage FundGr is larger: SBI Arbitrage FundGr manages ₹46,421 cr and HDFC Arbitrage Fund ₹25,943 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 53% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Low" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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