Arbitrage Funds

MFs log Rs 1.24 trn inflows in Q1 on interest in liquid, arbitrage funds

The positive inflow pushed the asset base of 45-player mutual fund industry by over 14 per cent to Rs 25.5 trillion at June-end from Rs 22.26 trillion at the end of March

Rising share of arbitrage funds in futures segment weighing on returns

Estimates suggest such funds account for over half of stock futures segment

Arbitrage schemes back on investors' radar after Franklin Templeton fiasco

The arbitrage category witnessed Rs 33,767 crore in net outflow during March

Arbitrage funds give liquid-plus returns at low risk if held for long term

Post-tax returns are likely to be higher if you hold these funds for a year

Fund houses suspending fresh flows to arbitrage schemes on thinning spreads

Arbitrage spreads are normally available in the 35-40 bps range, but have currently narrowed to 15-20 bps with many securities trading at discount

Street signs: Coronavirus scare, arbitrage opportunity in DMart, and more

Experts say people have turned averse to taking out, especially meat products, following the outbreak

Arbitrage funds are gaining favour as investors flock to safety: Experts

Arbitrage funds work by exploiting the price differential between the cash and the futures markets

Arbitrage funds to trailing returns: Expert answers investment questions

The performance of a fund varies based on the performance of the underlying asset classes, says Ashwani Bhatia

Arbitrage funds: Tax-efficient, can be a good alternative to liquid ones

Arbitrage funds are hybrid funds that invest in equity shares

Why arbitrage funds score over debt schemes in the medium term

In a low-interest-rate scene, they are better than bank FDs, especially if you're paying 30% tax; they also get preferential tax treatment compared to debt funds

Use arbitrage funds to park short-term money

They could offer better post-tax returns than liquid funds and fixed deposits to those in higher tax brackets