NRI from all over the world (excluding U.S.A. & Canada) can invest in this fund

INVEST VIA NRE/NRO

HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly for NRI [11.44]

Min Investment

100

Fund Size

23,771.97 Cr

Expense Ratio

2.0%

Exit Load

%

SBNRI is a certified Mutual Fund distributor registered with Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) with Reg. No. 246671

11.44

0.03%

NAV as on 10 Jul 26, 12:00 AM

moderately high risk

arbitrage

hybrid

NAV as on 10 Jul 26, 12:00 AM

moderately high risk

arbitrage

hybrid

5.96%p.a.

Last 1Y

6.90%p.a.

Last 3Y

6.01%p.a.

Last 5Y

6.50%p.a.

Since Inception

About HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly for NRIs

NRIs can achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in the HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly scheme from HDFC Asset Management Company Limited. It is a Arbitrage mutual fund scheme that predominantly invests in Arbitrage stocks of companies. Launched on Oct 2007, HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly is Arbitrage fund of its category with 23,771.97 Cr fund under management as on Jul 2026. The expense ratio of this fund is less than that of most other Fund category Arbitrage funds.

  • HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly delivered 6.0% annual returns during the last year. It has delivered 6.5% average annual returns since the fund was launched.
  • HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly scheme tends to consistently deliver higher returns than most schemes in the same category.
  • The scheme has predominantly invested in hybrid

Fund Objective

The scheme seeks to generate income through arbitrage opportunities and debt & money market instruments.

Top 10 Holdings

UPL Ltd

0.07%

HDFC Money Market Fund Direct-Growth

8.78%

HDFC Liquid Direct Plan-Growth

3.95%

Repo

4.88%

Net Payables

-0.29%

IDFC First Bank Ltd

0.60%

UPL Ltd Futures

-0.07%

Cash Margin

66.65%

BHARTI TELECOM LIMITED SR X 8.80 LOA 21NV25 FVRS10LAC

0.22%

NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 23F 7.5 BD 17DC25 FVRS10LAC

0.47%

Fund Managers

  1. Anil Bamboli (Feb 2022 - Present)
  2. Arun Agarwal (Aug 2020 - Present)
  3. Dhruv Muchhal (Jun 2023 - Present)
  4. Nandita Menezes (Mar 2025 - Present)

Key Information

View Scheme Document

HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly SIP Calculator

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NRI Mutual Fund Tax on HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly

Just like for resident investors, capital gains from mutual fund investments are subject to income tax for NRI investors.

Fund TypeShort-term Capital Gains (STCG) TaxLong-term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax
Equity mutual funds15%10% (above Rs. 1 lakh LTCG) without indexation*
Debt & other types of fundsAt tax slab rate20% with indexation benefits

How can NRIs invest in HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly?

NRIs and OCIs can download the SBNRI app to invest in mutual funds from the country of their residence. Here are a few simple steps you need to take:

  • Complete your NRI KYC: Type in your personal details and attach supporting documents, like:
  • PAN Number
  • Overseas address proof: Any of – Water/electricity bill, postpaid mobile/internet bill, rent agreement, driving license, etc.
  • Passport – front and back
  • Passport size photograph
  • signature

If all details are correct, your KYC will be approved within 7 to 8 business days.

  • Onboarding: After KYC, you need to share the following details to complete onboarding process and start investing in HDFC Arbitrage Fund -IDCW Monthly
  • Onboarding: After KYC, you need to share the following details to complete onboarding process and start investing:
  • City and country of birth
  • NRE/NRO bank account statement/ canceled cheque for the latest 3 months
  • Nominee details

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