Two Arbitrage funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund vs Tata Arbitrage Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Arbitrage Fund NAV ₹21.98, 3Y CAGR 7.3%, expense ratio 1.48%; Tata Arbitrage Fund NAV ₹16.50, 3Y CAGR 7.4%, expense ratio 1.57%; about 44% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth | Tata Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Arbitrage | Arbitrage |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | Tata Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹21.98 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹16.50 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Expense ratio | 1.48% | 1.57% |
| AUM | ₹25,943 cr | ₹24,699 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Low | Low |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI | Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index |
| 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within 3 months… | Entry Load: N. A. Exit Load: 0. 25 % of the applicable NAV, if redeemed/switched out/withdrawn on or before expiry of 30 Days from the date of allotment. |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 179 | 188 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 41.9% | 37.1% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 44% 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 →Tata Arbitrage Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Arbitrage Fund 6.8% a year vs Tata Arbitrage Fund 6.9% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund costs less: HDFC Arbitrage Fund charges 1.48% a year and Tata Arbitrage Fund 1.57% a year.
HDFC Arbitrage Fund is larger: HDFC Arbitrage Fund manages ₹25,943 cr and Tata Arbitrage Fund ₹24,699 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 44% 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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