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Arbitrage Mutual Fund Returns

Arbitrage·10 Arbitrage schemes compared across 3M, 6M, 9M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y returns.

Return Comparison10 SchemesUpdated 20 Sept 2026

Best 1Y Return

ITI Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option

6.28%

Best 3Y Return

HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND - Regular Plan -Growth Option

6.81%

Best 5Y Return

Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund- Regular Plan- Growth Option

6.16%

Arbitrage — At a Glance

CategoryArbitrage
View TypeReturn Comparison
Funds Ranked10
MethodologyHistorical returns across six periods. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Data SourceNAV history sourced from AMFI data feeds
Last Updated20 Sept 2026
NotInvestment advice, buy/sell recommendation, guaranteed returns

What Are Arbitrage Mutual Funds?

Arbitrage mutual funds are a category of open-ended schemes that follow a defined SEBI investment mandate. This page shows trailing returns across six periods — 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year — for the top schemes in the category. Data is sourced from AMFI NAV history and refreshed daily.

Regulatory framework for Indian mutual funds is governed by SEBI, with industry data published by AMFI.

Arbitrage Fund Returns Comparison

10 funds
FundFund House3M6M9M1Y3Y5Y
Aditya BIRLA SUN LIFE ARBITRAGE FUND - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTHAditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund1.58%2.95%4.56%6.17%6.75%6.06%
Axis Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - GrowthAxis Mutual Fund1.54%2.92%4.54%6.13%6.72%6.09%
BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - GrowthBandhan Mutual Fund1.48%2.80%4.35%5.88%6.62%5.99%
BANK OF INDIA Arbitrage Fund Regular GrowthBank of India Mutual Fund1.44%2.66%4.20%5.74%6.21%5.33%
DSP Arbitrage Fund - Regular - GrowthDSP Mutual Fund1.43%2.77%4.35%5.92%6.58%5.95%
Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund- Regular Plan- Growth OptionEdelweiss Mutual Fund1.54%2.94%4.53%6.15%6.76%6.16%
HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND - Regular Plan -Growth OptionHDFC Mutual Fund1.57%2.98%4.62%6.26%6.81%6.11%
HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND - Retail Growth OptionHDFC Mutual Fund0.00%0.87%2.53%6.22%6.78%5.93%
ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - GrowthICICI Prudential Mutual Fund1.60%3.00%4.65%6.27%6.80%6.15%
ITI Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth OptionITI Mutual Fund1.71%2.89%4.69%6.28%6.71%5.48%

Data reflects trailing returns as of 20 Sept 2026. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Explore Other Views of Arbitrage

This page shows the return comparison view. The same Arbitrage funds can also be seen through a different lens — pick whichever answers your question.

Scheme-by-Scheme Breakdown

10 funds analysed

Below is a fund-by-fund analysis of the Arbitrage schemes listed on this page. Each entry covers the fund's position, its trailing returns, and a short characterisation of its return profile within the category.

Aditya BIRLA SUN LIFE ARBITRAGE FUND - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTH

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund

3M:1.58%6M:2.95%9M:4.56%1Y:6.17%3Y:6.75%5Y:6.06%

Aditya BIRLA SUN LIFE ARBITRAGE FUND - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTH from Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 6.06%, a 3-year return of 6.75%, a 1-year return of 6.17%.

The scheme is managed by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

Axis Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

Axis Mutual Fund

3M:1.54%6M:2.92%9M:4.54%1Y:6.13%3Y:6.72%5Y:6.09%

Axis Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth from Axis Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 6.09%, a 3-year return of 6.72%, a 1-year return of 6.13%.

The scheme is managed by Axis Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

Bandhan Mutual Fund

3M:1.48%6M:2.80%9M:4.35%1Y:5.88%3Y:6.62%5Y:5.99%

BANDHAN Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth from Bandhan Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 5.99%, a 3-year return of 6.62%, a 1-year return of 5.88%.

The scheme is managed by Bandhan Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

BANK OF INDIA Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth

Bank of India Mutual Fund

3M:1.44%6M:2.66%9M:4.20%1Y:5.74%3Y:6.21%5Y:5.33%

BANK OF INDIA Arbitrage Fund Regular Growth from Bank of India Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 5.33%, a 3-year return of 6.21%, a 1-year return of 5.74%.

The scheme is managed by Bank of India Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

DSP Arbitrage Fund - Regular - Growth

DSP Mutual Fund

3M:1.43%6M:2.77%9M:4.35%1Y:5.92%3Y:6.58%5Y:5.95%

DSP Arbitrage Fund - Regular - Growth from DSP Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 5.95%, a 3-year return of 6.58%, a 1-year return of 5.92%.

The scheme is managed by DSP Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund- Regular Plan- Growth Option

Edelweiss Mutual Fund

3M:1.54%6M:2.94%9M:4.53%1Y:6.15%3Y:6.76%5Y:6.16%

Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund- Regular Plan- Growth Option from Edelweiss Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 6.16%, a 3-year return of 6.76%, a 1-year return of 6.15%.

The scheme is managed by Edelweiss Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND - Regular Plan -Growth Option

HDFC Mutual Fund

3M:1.57%6M:2.98%9M:4.62%1Y:6.26%3Y:6.81%5Y:6.11%

HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND - Regular Plan -Growth Option from HDFC Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 6.11%, a 3-year return of 6.81%, a 1-year return of 6.26%.

The scheme is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND - Retail Growth Option

HDFC Mutual Fund

3M:0.00%6M:0.87%9M:2.53%1Y:6.22%3Y:6.78%5Y:5.93%

HDFC ARBITRAGE FUND - Retail Growth Option from HDFC Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 5.93%, a 3-year return of 6.78%, a 1-year return of 6.22%.

The scheme is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Growth

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

3M:1.60%6M:3.00%9M:4.65%1Y:6.27%3Y:6.80%5Y:6.15%

ICICI Prudential Arbitrage Fund - Growth from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 6.15%, a 3-year return of 6.80%, a 1-year return of 6.27%.

The scheme is managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

ITI Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option

ITI Mutual Fund

3M:1.71%6M:2.89%9M:4.69%1Y:6.28%3Y:6.71%5Y:5.48%

ITI Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option from ITI Mutual Fund is included in this Arbitrage return comparison. Trailing returns are presented across all six periods — 3-month through 5-year — so the fund can be compared on whatever horizon matters most to the investor.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 5.48%, a 3-year return of 6.71%, a 1-year return of 6.28%.

The scheme is managed by ITI Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Arbitrage funds in India.

How Are These Arbitrage Funds Ranked?

Historical returns across six periods. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Who Should Consider This Category?

  • Investors whose risk profile and time horizon align with the Arbitrage mandate.
  • Investors looking for professionally managed exposure rather than picking individual securities.
  • Investors comfortable with the volatility typical of this category and able to stay invested through cycles.
  • Advisors and researchers using this page as a starting point before deeper due diligence.

Factors to Consider Before Investing

Four signals worth checking before you commit.

Track Record

Look at consistency across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year windows. A single strong year rarely tells the whole story — the longer the history, the more reliable the signal.

Expense Ratio

Small differences in expense ratio compound meaningfully over long horizons. Compare funds within the same plan type (Direct vs Regular) before judging.

Fund Manager Tenure

A change in fund manager can change investment style. Confirm the current manager has been in place for a meaningful portion of the track record you're relying on.

Portfolio Overlap

If you already hold funds in adjacent categories, check for overlap. Holding three funds that own the same 40 stocks doesn't diversify anything.

Why Multi-Period Ranking Matters

A single strong year is not a track record. Markets rotate. A fund that dominates one calendar year can lag the next. Ranking on a single window rewards funds that happen to be positioned well for a specific stretch — not funds that compound reliably.

Percentile within category, not raw percentage. Comparing an 18% return in Large Cap to an 18% return in Small Cap makes no sense — different risk, different universe. On this page, every fund is scored against its direct peers, in the same category, on the same period. Only then are the numbers combined.

Longer horizons carry more weight. For the long-term ranking (Best), 5-year performance is weighted at 45%, 3-year at 35%, 1-year at 20%. This structure is designed to favour funds that have delivered over full market cycles rather than over the last twelve months.

💡 Pro Tip: Use the Returns page to see the raw numbers, the Top page for recent momentum, and the Best page for a longer-horizon ranking. Different questions need different views.

Three Views — One Category

Each page type answers a different question about the same funds.

Page TypeQuestion AnsweredPeriods UsedBest For
BestStrongest sustained performance1Y (20%), 3Y (35%), 5Y (45%)Long-term investors
TopRecent momentum within category3M (40%), 6M (30%), 9M (20%), 1Y (10%)Short-to-medium horizon
ReturnsWhat returns were actually deliveredAll six periods, no rankingSide-by-side comparison

Data Sources

  • NAV history sourced from AMFI data feeds.
  • Trailing returns computed from adjusted NAV, accounting for dividends and splits.
  • Rankings recalculated nightly. Page regenerated automatically.
  • Every fund on this page is only ever compared to funds in the same SEBI category.

What Makes This Different

  • Multi-period composite — not a single-window ranking.
  • Percentile-based scoring so categories are compared fairly.
  • Explicit methodology — weights published, no black box.
  • Daily refresh — the page is regenerated from scratch each night.
⚡ Rankings are a research aid — always do your own due diligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are these Arbitrage funds ranked?

Historical returns across six periods. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How often is this page updated?

Underlying fund data is refreshed nightly. The page is regenerated automatically after each refresh, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent generation. You are always seeing the latest snapshot.

Is this investment advice?

No. Rankings on this page are a research aid only. They do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any scheme. Read the Scheme Information Document and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

Why isn't every Arbitrage fund listed here?

This page shows the top 10 funds in the category based on the ranking methodology above. The full universe of Arbitrage schemes is larger — this snapshot is designed to surface the strongest candidates for further research, not to be an exhaustive directory.

What's the difference between Best, Top, and Returns pages?

Best ranks by long-term composite performance (weighted toward 3Y and 5Y). Top ranks by recent momentum (weighted toward 3M, 6M and 9M). Returns shows raw numbers across all six periods with no composite ranking, so you can compare funds on whatever metric you care about.

How do I use these rankings in a client conversation?

Treat them as a starting point. Use the Returns page to show the raw numbers, the Best page to explain why a longer horizon matters, and the Top page when discussing recent momentum. Rankings are most useful when paired with a conversation about the client's time horizon, existing portfolio, and risk profile.

Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The rankings on this page are based on historical return data and are provided for research purposes only. They do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any scheme.