About LIC MF Arbitrage Fund
LIC MF Arbitrage Fund is a arbitrage fund managed by LIC Mutual Fund. Earn the price difference between the cash and futures markets. Low risk, and taxed as equity, which makes them tax-efficient for short periods.
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate income by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities that potentially exists between cash and derivative market and within the derivative segment of the equity market along with investments in debt securities & money market instruments.However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Schemes will be realized.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by LIC Mutual Fund.
The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.
Tax on your gains
How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹15.6095 | 145895 |
| Direct | Monthly IDCW | ₹14.0094 | 145894 |
| Direct | Weekly IDCW | ₹14.6682 | 145891 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹14.8146 | 145890 |
| Regular | Monthly IDCW | ₹14.4739 | 145892 |
| Regular | Weekly IDCW | ₹14.3818 | 145893 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of LIC MF Arbitrage Fund today?
The NAV of LIC MF Arbitrage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹15.6095 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹14.8146, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has LIC MF Arbitrage Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.81%, and 7.16% a year over 3 years and 6.59% a year over 5 years. That places it 20 of 25 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of LIC MF Arbitrage Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.17% a year, as disclosed on 31 Aug 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.
What is the minimum SIP amount in LIC MF Arbitrage Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹200, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has LIC MF Arbitrage Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 0.7% from 29 May 2020 to 3 Jun 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.
Which category does LIC MF Arbitrage Fund belong to?
It is a Arbitrage Fund from LIC Mutual Fund. Earn the price difference between the cash and futures markets. Low risk, and taxed as equity, which makes them tax-efficient for short periods.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.
How are gains from LIC MF Arbitrage Fund taxed?
How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.
Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.