| KOTAK ARBITRAGE FUND
(ERSTWHILE KNOWN AS KOTAK EQUITY ARBITRAGE FUND)
An open ended scheme investing in arbitrage opportunities
| KOTAK ARBITRAGE FUND
(ERSTWHILE KNOWN AS KOTAK EQUITY ARBITRAGE FUND)
An open ended scheme investing in arbitrage opportunities

   

   
Investment Objective

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation and income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segment of the equity market, and by investing the balance in debt and money market instruments. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be achieved.

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation and income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segment of the equity market, and by investing the balance in debt and money market instruments. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be achieved.


Issuer/
Instrument		 Industry/
Rating		 % to Net
Assets		 % to Net
Assets
Derivatives

Equity & Equity related
HDFC Bank Ltd. Banks 4.15 -4.18
ICICI Bank Ltd. Banks 2.59 -2.61
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Banks 2.15 -2.16
Axis Bank Ltd. Banks 1.81 -1.81
JSW Steel Ltd. Ferrous Metals 1.74 -1.75
ETERNAL LIMITED Retailing 1.71 -1.72
BAJAJ FINANCE LTD. Finance 1.58 -1.60
ITC Ltd. Diversified FMCG 1.56 -1.57
Ultratech Cement Ltd. Cement and Cement Products 1.55 -1.56
Bharat Electronics Ltd. Aerospace and Defense 1.51 -1.51
Others 61.16 -61.73
Equity & Equity related- Total 81.51 -82.20
Mutual Fund Units 16.50
Public Sector Undertakings 0.65
Triparty Repo 2.86
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) -1.52
Grand Total 100.00

For detailed portfolio log on to
https://www.kotakmf.com/mutual-funds/hybrid-funds/kotak-arbitrage-fund/dir-g

Mutual Fund Units as provided above is towards margin for derivatives transactions
Equity Derivative Exposuer is 82.20%


Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) If you had invested Rs 10,000 every month
Monthly SIP of (₹) 10000 Since Inception10 years 7 years 5 years 3 years 1 year
Total amount invested (₹) 24,40,000 12,00,000 8,40,000 6,00,000 3,60,000 1,20,000
Total Value as on Dec 31, 2025 (₹) 50,11,139 16,31,992 10,45,906 7,09,264 3,99,734 1,23,879
Scheme Returns (%) 6.58 5.99 6.17 6.63 6.92 6.05
Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index (TRI) Returns (%) NA 5.90 6.33 7.00 7.49 7.16
Alpha* NA 0.09 -0.17 -0.37 -0.58 -1.11
Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index (TRI) (₹)# NA 16,24,572 10,52,080 7,15,878 4,03,167 1,24,583
NIFTY 1 Year T-Bill Index (₹)^ 49,95,997 16,41,501 10,39,976 7,03,397 3,98,701 1,23,966
NIFTY 1 Year T-Bill Index (%) 6.55 6.10 6.01 6.29 6.74 6.19

Scheme Inception : - September 29, 2005. The returns are calculated by XIRR approach assuming investment of ₹ ₹ 10,000/- on the 1st working day of every month. Since Inception returns are assumed to be starting from the inception date of the Scheme and calculated accordingly. XIRR helps in calculating return on investments given an initial and final value and a series of cash inflows and outflows and taking the time of investment into consideration. The SIP performance details provided herein are of Regular Plan - Growth Option Different plans have different expense structure. # Benchmark; ^ Additional Benchmark. TRI – Total Return Index, In terms of para 6.14 of SEBI Master circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2024/90 dated June 27, 2024, the performance of the scheme is benchmarked to the Total Return variant (TRI) of the Benchmark Index instead of Price Return Variant (PRI). Alpha is difference of scheme return with benchmark return. *All payouts during the period have been reinvested in the units of the scheme at the then prevailing NAV. Source: ICRA MFI Explorer.

Net Asset Value (NAV)
RegularDirect
Growth Rs38.5444Rs41.3131
Monthly IDCW Rs10.7279Rs11.2106
(as on December 31, 2025)

Available Plans/Options

A) Regular Plan B) Direct Plan
Options: Payout of IDCW, Reinvestment of IDCW & Growth (applicable for all plans)


Fund Manager* Mr. Hiten Shah
BenchmarkNifty 50 Arbitrage TRI
Allotment dateSeptember 29, 2005
AAUMRs72,389.87 crs
AUMRs72,153.44 crs
Folio count1,12,959

IDCW Frequency

For Monthly IDCW Option - The Friday immediately preceding the last Tuesday of the Month


Debt Quant & Ratios
Average Maturity 0.43 yrs
Modified Duration 0.39 yrs
Macaulay Duration 0.40 yrs
Annualised YTM* 6.33%
$Standard Deviation 0.41%
$Beta 0.59
$Sharpe## 3.21
^^P/E$$ 30.66
^^P/BV$$ 3.50
Equity Portfolio Turnover$$ 505.27%
Total Portfolio Turnover@ 1,770.29%
*in case of semi annual YTM, it will be annualized.
$$Equity Component of the Portfolio.

@Total Portfolio Turnover=Equity+Debt+Derivative.

Source: $ICRA MFI Explorer, ^^Bloomberg

Minimum Investment Amount

Initial & Additional Investment
• Rs100 and any amount thereafter
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
• Rs 100 and any amount thereafter

Ideal Investments Horizon

• 3 months & above


Load Structure

Entry Load: Nil. (applicable for all plans)
Exit Load:
• For redemptions/switch outs (including SIP/STP) within 30 days from the date of allotment of units: 0.25%
• For redemptions/switch outs (including SIP/STP) after 30 days from the date of allotment of units: Nil


Total Expense Ratio**
Regular Plan: 1.05%
Direct Plan: 0.44%

Data as on 31st December, 2025 unless otherwise specified.

Folio Count data as on 30th November 2025.


Fund



Benchmark: Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI



This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
  • Income from arbitrage opportunities in the equity market
  • Investment in arbitrage opportunities in the cash & derivatives segment of the equity market.

* Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

For latest Riskometer, investors may refer to an addendum issued or updated on website at www.kotakmf.com


## Risk rate assumed to be 5.67% (FBIL Overnight MIBOR rate as on 31st Dec 2025).**Total Expense Ratio includes applicable B30 fee and GST.
* For Fund Manager experience, please refer 'For Regular Plan' & 'For Direct Plan'
For last three IDCW, please refer 'Dividend History'.
For scheme performance, please refer 'For Regular Plan' & 'For Direct Plan'