
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth
as on 09 Nov 2026
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth is a Equity mutual fund scheme launched on 01 Jan 2013. The current NAV stands at ₹46.0663 as of 09 Nov 2026. From the funds total AUM, its top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd at 9.34%, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd at 7.09%, Call, Cash & Other Assets at 6.65%, SK Hynix Inc at 5.45%, MediaTek Inc at 2.85%
Scheme Overview
- Inception Date : 01 Jan 2013
- AUM : ₹981.40 Cr
- 5Y Returns (CAGR) : 6.91%
- Expense Ratio : 1.25%
- Min. SIP : ₹500
- Min. Lumpsum : ₹5,000
Returns Calculator
basis annualised returns
Investment Type
SIP Amount
Investment Period
5Y
₹ 32.73 L
3.50%
₹ 36.98 L
8.00%
₹ 35.92 L
6.91%
Total Investment
₹ 30,00,000
Returns
₹ 5,91,884 (6.91%)
Maturity Value
₹ 35,91,884
Disclaimer: Fixed deposits offer guaranteed returns. Mutual fund investments carry market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
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Asset Allocation
AUM
₹ 981.40 Cr
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Asset Allocation
AUM
₹981.40 Cr
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Sector Holdings
as of 31 May 2026
| Sectors | Allocation | Weightage | Value (in Cr.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 32.45% | ||
| Consumer Cyclical | 15.53% | ||
| Financial Services | 11.03% | ||
| Industrials | 10.11% | ||
| Other | 6.65% | ||
| Healthcare | 5.70% | ||
| Real Estate | 4.83% | ||
| Energy | 3.46% | ||
| Basic Materials | 3.42% | ||
| Communication Services | 2.83% | ||
| Utilities | 2.24% | ||
| Consumer Defensive | 1.74% |
Stock Holdings
as of 31 May 2026
| Name | Allocation | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
![]() T Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 9.34% | |
![]() S Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 7.09% | |
![]() C Call, Cash & Other Assets | 6.65% | |
![]() S SK Hynix Inc | 5.45% | |
![]() M MediaTek Inc | 2.85% | |
![]() I ICICI Bank | 2.76% | |
![]() Y Yageo Corp | 2.21% | |
![]() T Tencent Holdings Ltd | 2.05% | |
![]() H HDFC Bank | 1.92% | |
![]() L Larsen & Toubro | 1.88% | |
![]() E Eternal | 1.84% | |
![]() E Endurance Technologies | 1.77% | |
![]() R Reliance Industries | 1.76% | |
![]() T Tata Consumer Products | 1.74% | |
![]() T Torrent Pharmaceuticals | 1.74% | |
![]() H Hindalco Industries | 1.73% | |
![]() H Hyundai Motor Co | 1.72% | |
![]() O Oberoi Realty | 1.71% | |
![]() O Oil & Natural Gas Corporation | 1.70% | |
![]() C Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A | 1.60% | |
![]() A Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 1.59% | |
![]() I Indian Hotels Company | 1.57% | |
![]() D Divis Laboratories | 1.55% | |
![]() T Tube Investment | 1.52% | |
![]() M Mahindra & Mahindra | 1.48% | |
![]() G GAIL | 1.45% | |
![]() B Bharat Electronics | 1.44% | |
![]() S Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd | 1.43% | |
![]() C China Resources Land Ltd | 1.40% | |
![]() A ABB | 1.35% | |
![]() 3 360 One WAM | 1.30% | |
![]() M Max Healthcare Institute | 1.30% | |
![]() W Weichai Power Co Ltd Class H | 1.24% | |
![]() L Lite-On Technology Corp | 1.22% | |
![]() U UltraTech Cement | 1.12% | |
![]() J Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd Class A | 1.11% | |
![]() D DBS Group Holdings Ltd | 1.08% | |
![]() T Tata Capital | 1.07% | |
![]() T Tata Motors | 1.06% | |
![]() K King Slide Works Co Ltd | 1.06% | |
![]() K KB Financial Group Inc | 1.05% | |
![]() L Lodha Developers | 1.04% | |
![]() W Wiwynn Corp Ordinary Shares | 0.95% | |
![]() M Meesho | 0.91% | |
![]() T Techtronic Industries Co Ltd | 0.89% | |
![]() Z Zhongji Innolight Co Ltd Class A | 0.88% | |
![]() W Wus Printed Circuit (Kunshan) Co Ltd Class A | 0.87% | |
![]() S State Bank of India | 0.81% | |
![]() N NetEase Inc Ordinary Shares | 0.78% | |
![]() T Tata Power | 0.78% | |
![]() Y Yum China Holdings Inc | 0.78% | |
![]() H Hon Precision Inc | 0.77% | |
![]() S Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd | 0.69% | |
![]() A Asia Vital Components Co Ltd | 0.65% | |
![]() A AIA Group Ltd | 0.58% | |
![]() Z Zijin Gold International Co Ltd | 0.57% | |
![]() F Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd Shs -H- Unitary 144A/Reg S | 0.37% | |
![]() H Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd | 0.35% | |
![]() I Infosys | 0.18% | |
![]() B BYD Co Ltd Class H | 0.14% | |
![]() C China Merchants Bank Co Ltd Class H | 0.11% | |
![]() M Midea Group Co Ltd Class A | 0.00% | |
![]() S Sunresin New Materials Co Ltd Xi'an Class A | 0.00% | |
![]() T Trip.com Group Ltd | 0.00% |
Fund Comparison
Fund Details
52W High NAV
₹ 51.3534
Min. SIP Amount
₹ 500.00
Min. Lumpsum Amount
₹ 5,000.00
AUM (in Cr.)
₹ 981.40
Expense Ratio
1.25%
Lock-in Period
No Lock in Period
52W Low NAV
₹ 37.1308
Inception Date
01 Jan 2013
Fund Age
13 Yrs
Benchmark
75% MSCI Asia (Ex-Japan) Standard Index + 25% Nif
Scheme Type
Open Ended
Stamp Duty
0.005% (from July 1st 2020)
Exit Load
- Exit load of 1% if redeemed within one year.
Tax Implication
- If you redeem within 1 year, STCG are taxed at 20%; If you redeem after 1 year, and returns exceed ₹1.25 Lakhs in a financial year, LTCG are taxed at 12.5%
Fund Managers
| Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sandeep Manam | PGDM (IIM-Ahmedabad), B.Tech (Electronics & Communicat ion Engg.) - National Institute of Technology Calicut |
| Shyam Sundar Sriram | PGDM (IIM Ahmedabad) equivalent to MBA B.E (Electronics and Communication - College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University) |
Fund Objective
FAEF is an open-end diversified equity fund that seeks to provide medium to long term appreciation through investments primarily in Asian Companies / sectors (excluding Japan) with long term potential across market capitalisation.
Risk-O-Meter
Investors understand that their principal will be at
Very High Risk
Risk Scale
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AMC Information
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
No. of Schemes
35
Total AUM
₹ 1,21,775.93 Cr
Contact Details
Tower 2, 12th and 13h Floor,Senapati Bapat Marg,Elphinstone Road(West), Mumbai-400013
Contact Details
Tower 2, 12th and 13h Floor,Senapati Bapat Marg,Elphinstone Road(West), Mumbai-400013
FAQs
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What is the AUM of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
What is the rate of return of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
- In the past 1Y: 18.09%
- In the past 3Y: 19.49%
- In the past 5Y: 6.91%
What is the expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
What is exit load of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
What is the portfolio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd: 9.34%
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: 7.09%
- SK Hynix Inc: 5.45%
- MediaTek Inc: 2.85%
- ICICI Bank: 2.76%
Top 3 sectoral holdings include:
- Technology: 32.45%
- Consumer Cyclical: 15.53%
- Financial Services: 11.03%
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