{"id":224725,"date":"2026-08-31T16:21:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T04:08:57","slug":"bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> had a NAV of \u20b912.251 as of 17 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b91,408 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 6.56%, 7% and 0%, and the risk profile is Low Risk. Our view is that this suits conservative investors who want a lower-volatility allocation, but the recent numbers show a fund that is still working through a short operating history rather than a long track record.<\/p>\n<p>The fund has stayed closer to steady accrual than sharp swings, which fits the arbitrage style, and its benchmark comparison points to a mixed but controlled pattern. The portfolio is also concentrated in a small disclosed list of holdings, with a large share in cash-like and money-market instruments, which can support stability rather than aggressive upside.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Bajaj_Finserv_Arbitrage\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b912.251 as of 17 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,408 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>15 Sep 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>Low Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Hybrid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>0.25% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Ilesh Savla, Siddharth Chaudhary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Ilesh Savla and Siddharth Chaudhary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>0.39%<\/td>\n<td>-3.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>1.49%<\/td>\n<td>-3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>6.56%<\/td>\n<td>-7.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<td>5.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent pattern is stronger than the benchmark on every available horizon. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund stayed positive while the benchmark was negative, which tells us the strategy held up better in a weaker market backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year return of 6.56% also stands out against the benchmark\u2019s -7.13%. That gap matters because it suggests the fund has added value in the most recent full-year window, not just in very short periods. The time pattern also looks steadier than a high-beta equity fund, with modest month-to-month movement rather than large jumps or deep drawdowns.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-year return of 7% is still ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 5.82%, but the margin is smaller than the 1-year gap. That makes the longer run look more measured than outstanding, which is normal for an arbitrage strategy that aims for consistency over excitement. The 5-year figure is not available because the fund has not been running long enough, so our read must rely on the available 1-year and 3-year evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the fund\u2019s recent behaviour and the longer 3-year trend both point in the same direction: controlled returns, limited volatility and a modest edge over the stated benchmark.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Bajaj_Finserv_Arbitrage\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.56%<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>7.61%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/woc-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\">WOC Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>7.17%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/franklin-india-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Franklin India Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>7.03%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.94%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/invesco-india-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Invesco India Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.84%<\/td>\n<td>7.49%<\/td>\n<td>7.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return trails the leading peer figures in this list, though it remains close to the middle of the pack on the available numbers. That tells us the recent year has been competent rather than standout, even though it still beat the benchmark by a wide margin.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-year picture is more nuanced. Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan has 7% over 3 years, which is stronger than the available 3-year peer figure for Invesco India Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan at 7.49% only when comparing against the full list? No, the available 3-year figures show Invesco ahead at 7.49%, so this fund sits below that peer on the longer window. At the same time, several peers do not have 3-year figures here, so the short-term and longer-term comparison do not tell a single simple story.<\/p>\n<p>The main takeaway is that the fund\u2019s recent return profile is solid, but the peer set shows that a few schemes have done better on the 1-year measure, and at least one peer has also done better on the longer available horizon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Net Receivables \/ (Payables)<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>66.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Finserv Liquid Fund &#8211; Direct Plan &#8211; Growth<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Mutual Funds Units<\/td>\n<td>12.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Finserv Money Market Fund-Direct Plan-Growth<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Mutual Funds Units<\/td>\n<td>10.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clearing Corporation of India Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>8.23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bank of Baroda (07\/12\/2026)<\/td>\n<td>Certificate of Deposit<\/td>\n<td>1.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest disclosed holding is Net Receivables \/ (Payables) at 66.9%, which means the portfolio is heavily influenced by cash-like and settlement-related exposure in the disclosed mix. That can be consistent with an arbitrage fund, and it also helps explain why the fund\u2019s return profile has been relatively measured.<\/p>\n<p>Weight then drops to 12.66% in Bajaj Finserv Liquid Fund &#8211; Direct Plan &#8211; Growth and 10.65% in Bajaj Finserv Money Market Fund-Direct Plan-Growth. The move from the largest position to the smallest disclosed holding at 1.75% is steep, so the visible portfolio does not look evenly spread across many comparable bets.<\/p>\n<p>Because the disclosed holdings list contains only five rows and those rows together account for 100% of the portfolio, the visible structure looks highly concentrated within a small set of instruments rather than stretched across a long tail. That concentration may reduce uncertainty around the disclosed mix, but it also means a few positions are likely to have greater influence on the portfolio\u2019s day-to-day behaviour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund fits investors who are comfortable with a low-risk profile and want a steadier alternative to equity-heavy products. The return pattern is positive across 1 month, 3 months, 1 year and 3 years, and it has stayed ahead of the benchmark on the available periods, which makes it more suitable for capital preservation-oriented allocation than for aggressive growth.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is that the fund\u2019s upside is likely to remain modest when markets are strong, because the structure and the return profile are built for stability. Investors who have a medium-to-short holding horizon and prefer a smoother ride may find the pattern more useful than those seeking high capital appreciation.<\/p>\n<p>Its portfolio also leans heavily toward cash-like and money-market exposure in the disclosed holdings, which supports the conservative profile but limits the chance of large return jumps.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>0.25% if units are sold on or before 15 days; no exit load after the holding period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The current NAV is \u20b912.251 as of 17 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>Its 1-year return is 6.56%, its 3-year return is 7%, and the 5-year return is Data not available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has stayed ahead of the Nifty 50 benchmark on the available 1-month, 3-month, 1-year and 3-year periods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with peer funds on 1-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>Its 1-year return of 6.56% is below some peers such as Quant Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan at 7.61% and WOC Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan at 7.17%, while remaining close to the rest of the peer set shown here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9500.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Ilesh Savla and Siddharth Chaudhary. The exit load is 0.25% if units are sold on or before 15 days, and there is no exit load after the holding period.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan has looked steadier than the benchmark on the available horizons, and its recent return pattern is broadly in line with its longer 3-year trend rather than sharply different from it. On the peer set, the fund\u2019s 1-year number trails the stronger recent performers, while its 3-year result remains solid though not the best among the peers with longer data. The Low Risk profile, together with a portfolio dominated by cash-like and money-market exposure, makes it better suited to conservative investors seeking stability over large upside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 September 2026 at 9:37 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"bajaj-finserv-arbitrage-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Hybrid\",\"dateCreated\":\"15 Sep 2023\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":12.251,\"valueReference\":\"as of 17 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"1408 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.31\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":6.56},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":7},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Ilesh Savla, Siddharth Chaudhary\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b912.251 as of 17 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is 6.56%, its 3-year return is 7%, and the 5-year return is Data not available.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has stayed ahead of the Nifty 50 benchmark on the available 1-month, 3-month, 1-year and 3-year periods.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare with peer funds on 1-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return of 6.56% is below some peers such as Quant Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan at 7.61% and WOC Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth Plan at 7.17%, while remaining close to the rest of the peer set shown here.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there a minimum SIP amount?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9500.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund is managed by Ilesh Savla and Siddharth Chaudhary. 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