Nippon India Arbitrage Fund (Formerly known as Reliance Arbitrage Fund)and ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund both belong to the arbitrage category of Hybrid Fund. Arbitrage funds are a type of Mutual Funds that leverage on the price differences of different markets to earn profits. Arbitrage Funds are named after the arbitrage strategy that they use. The returns of these funds are dependent on the Volatility of the invested asset on the Market. They make use of the market inefficiencies to generate returns for their investors. Though both Reliance/Nippon India Arbitrage Fund Vs ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund belong to the same category there differ in some parameters like AUM, NAV, performances, etc. So, to make a better investment decision, let's have a look at both the schemes in a detailed manner.
Important Information: From October 2019, Reliance Mutual Fund has been renamed as Nippon India Mutual Fund. Nippon Life has acquired majority (75%) stakes in Reliance Nippon Asset Management (RNAM). The company will continue to run its operations without any change in structure and management.
Nippon India Arbitrage Advantage Fund was launched in the year 2010. The fund seeks to generate Income by taking advantage of the arbitrage opportunities that potentially exists between cash and derivative market. As the fund also invests in debt and money market securities, it profits from regular income.
Some of the top holdings of Reliance/Nippon Arbitrage Fund as on 30th June 2018 are Cash Offset For Derivatives, HDFC Bank Ltd, Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd, ICICI Bank Ltd. etc.
ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund was launched in the year 2006. The aim of the fund is to generate low volatility returns by using arbitrage and other derivative strategies in equity markets and investments in short-term debt Portfolio.
Some of the top holdings of the fund as on 30th June 2018 are Cash Offset For Derivatives, Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, etc.
Both Nippon India Arbitrage Fund Vs ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund belong to the same category of arbitrage fund. However, there are numerous differences between them. So, let us analyze the differences between both the schemes on the Basis of four sections given below.
Being the first section, it compares parameters such as current NAV, AUM, scheme category, Fincash Rating, and many more. With respect the sub category, both the scheme belong to Arbitrage Category
Based on Fincash Rating, it can be said that both the funds are rated as 4-Star.
The summary of the basics section is tabulated as follows.
Parameters Basics NAV Net Assets (Cr) Launch Date Rating Category Sub Cat. Category Rank Risk Expense Ratio Sharpe Ratio Information Ratio Alpha Ratio Benchmark Exit Load Nippon India Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹26.8879 ↑ 0.01 (0.05 %) ₹15,506 on 31 Aug 25 14 Oct 10 ☆☆☆☆ Hybrid Arbitrage 3 Moderately Low 1.07 0.14 0 0 Not Available 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL) ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹34.7746 ↑ 0.02 (0.05 %) ₹32,593 on 31 Aug 25 30 Dec 06 ☆☆☆☆ Hybrid Arbitrage 4 Moderate 0.9 0.92 0 0 Not Available 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns is the comparable parameter forming part of the basics section. The CAGR returns are compared at different time intervals such as 1 Month Return, 6 Month Return, 3 Year Return, and Return since Inception. The comparison of performance section shows that Reliance Arbitrage Fund has performed better than ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund. The table given below summarizes the comparison of the performance section.
Parameters Performance 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since launch Nippon India Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details 0.4% 1.2% 2.7% 6.5% 6.8% 5.6% 6.8% ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details 0.4% 1.3% 2.9% 6.8% 7% 5.7% 6.9%
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The comparison of the absolute returns for a particular year earned by both the schemes is done in the yearly performance section. The comparison of absolute returns states that both the funds have n performed closely. The table given below shows the summary comparison of the absolute returns section.
Parameters Yearly Performance 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Nippon India Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details 7.5% 7% 4.2% 3.8% 4.3% ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details 7.6% 7.1% 4.2% 3.9% 4.3%
Being the last section in the comparison, it includes parameters such as minimum SIP investment and minimum lumpsum investment. The minimum lump sum investment for both the schemes is same, that is, INR 5,000. However, the minimum SIP investment is different for both the schemes. The SIP amount in case of ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund is INR 1,000 and of Reliance Arbitrage Fund is INR 100.
ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund is jointly managed by Kayzad Eghlim and Manish Banthia.
The fund is currently managed jointly by Payal Kaipunjal and Kinjal Desai.
The summary comparison of the other details section is tabulated as follows.
Parameters Other Details Min SIP Investment Min Investment Fund Manager Nippon India Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹100 ₹5,000 Vikash Agarwal - 0.96 Yr. ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹1,000 ₹5,000 Nikhil Kabra - 4.68 Yr.
Nippon India Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 20 ₹10,000 30 Sep 21 ₹10,376 30 Sep 22 ₹10,759 30 Sep 23 ₹11,489 30 Sep 24 ₹12,331 30 Sep 25 ₹13,116 ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 20 ₹10,000 30 Sep 21 ₹10,383 30 Sep 22 ₹10,765 30 Sep 23 ₹11,512 30 Sep 24 ₹12,359 30 Sep 25 ₹13,182
Nippon India Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 96.79% Debt 3.29% Other 0.04% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 25.42% Consumer Cyclical 7.6% Basic Materials 7.38% Energy 7.3% Health Care 5.35% Industrials 5.19% Technology 3.91% Consumer Defensive 3.47% Communication Services 3.3% Utility 3.13% Real Estate 1.37% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 88.74% Corporate 7.52% Government 3.81% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Nippon India Money Market Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -11% ₹1,760 Cr 4,132,789 Nippon India Liquid Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -5% ₹806 Cr 1,235,997
↑ 309,408 Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -5% -₹732 Cr 5,362,000
↑ 1,747,500 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | RELIANCE5% ₹728 Cr 5,362,000
↑ 1,747,500 Future on Axis Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -4% -₹676 Cr 6,418,750
↑ 2,944,375 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | AXISBANK4% ₹671 Cr 6,418,750
↑ 2,944,375 Future on ICICI Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -3% -₹518 Cr 3,679,900
↑ 1,760,500 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | HDFCBANK3% ₹517 Cr 5,435,100
↑ 1,775,400 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 24 | ICICIBANK3% ₹514 Cr 3,679,900
↑ 1,760,500 Hdfc Bank Limited_30/09/2025
Derivatives | -3% -₹474 Cr 4,952,200
↑ 4,952,200 ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 97.9% Debt 2.45% Other 0.03% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 22.78% Consumer Cyclical 8.84% Energy 7.85% Industrials 6.16% Basic Materials 5.39% Technology 5.31% Communication Services 5.16% Health Care 4.53% Utility 3.61% Consumer Defensive 3.53% Real Estate 1.25% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 84.42% Corporate 11.48% Government 4.45% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru Money Market Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -15% ₹4,877 Cr 125,374,734 Future on HDFC Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -5% -₹1,757 Cr 18,317,200
↑ 10,599,050 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 21 | HDFCBANK5% ₹1,743 Cr 18,317,200
↑ 2,880,900 Future on Bharti Airtel Ltd
Derivatives | -4% -₹1,323 Cr 6,963,975
↑ 1,172,300 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | BHARTIARTL4% ₹1,315 Cr 6,963,975
↑ 1,172,300 Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -4% -₹1,241 Cr 9,094,000
↓ -698,000 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 18 | RELIANCE4% ₹1,234 Cr 9,094,000
↓ -698,000 Future on Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Derivatives | -3% -₹845 Cr 2,724,225
↓ -168,350 Future on Axis Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -3% -₹842 Cr 8,006,250
↑ 1,510,000 Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 20 | TCS3% ₹840 Cr 2,724,225
↓ -168,350
As a result, from the above-mentioned pointers, it can be said that both the schemes differ on account of numerous parameters. Therefore, individuals should pay extra caution before Investing in any of the schemes. They should check whether the scheme matches their investment objective or not and understand its modalities completely. This will help them to achieve their goals on time along with ensuring their investment is safe.
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