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Sundaram Mutual Fund

Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund)

Sundaram Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Hybrid
  • Arbitrage Fund
  • Low Risk
  • Rank 15 of 26 over 3 years
3-year returns
7.2%
a year
NAV
₹16.64
▼ 0.03% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹539 Cr
Expense ratio
0.99%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹15.61 and has returned 6.42% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average arbitrage fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year6.8%6.6%ahead6 of 33
3 years7.2%7.2%ahead15 of 26
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.7%0.6%
3 months1.6%1.4%
6 months3.3%2.9%
1 year6.8%6%
2 yearsp.a.6.9%6.1%
3 yearsp.a.7.2%6.4%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Jan 2022.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 6.75% in the last 1Y

15.616.116.713 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹19,897
XIRR (per year)
6.94%
Value today
₹1,99,897

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
1.2% a year
about the same as the arbitrage fund average
Worst fall so far
−0.5%
Aug 2026 to Aug 2026.
Years that made money
100%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
6.5% to 7.6%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 7.3%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
21 Apr 2016
Portfolio turnover
0.93x
Expense ratio
0.99%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Kumaresh Ramakrishnan, Rohit Seksaria

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund) against other funds in the Arbitrage Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Invesco India Arbitrage Fund6.8%7.43%7.16%2.25%₹30,396 Cr
Kotak Arbitrage Fund6.71%7.41%7%2.32%₹75,275 Cr
Tata Arbitrage Fund6.73%7.41%6.93%1.61%₹24,539 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Arbitrage Fund6.67%7.38%6.87%1.24%₹26,933 Cr
Edelweiss Arbitrage Fund6.63%7.37%6.95%1.58%₹14,250 Cr
Mirae Asset Arbitrage Fund6.66%7.31%6.84%2.57%₹3,571 Cr
Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund)6.75%7.21%–0.99%₹539 Cr

About Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund)

Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund) is a arbitrage fund managed by Sundaram 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.

To generate income with minimal volatility by investing in equity, arbitrage strategies which fully offset the equity exposure and investments in debt instruments.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Sundaram 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
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGROWTH₹16.6391149550
DirectIDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹13.5276149549
RegularGROWTH₹15.6084149552
RegularIDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹12.9034149551

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund) today?

The NAV of Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹16.6391 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹15.6084, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund) given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.75%, and 7.21% a year over 3 years. That places it 15 of 26 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund)?

The Direct plan charges 0.99% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 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 Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund)?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.

How much has Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund) fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 0.5% from 3 Aug 2026 to 6 Aug 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.

Which category does Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal Arbitrage Fund) belong to?

It is a Arbitrage Fund from Sundaram 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 Sundaram Arbitrage Fund(Formerly Known as Prinicpal 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.