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Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct - Growth
50.03%
5 Year Absolute ReturnsF
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct - Growth
50.03%5 Year Absolute Returns
5 Year Absolute Returnsas on 10 Jul 2026
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct - Growth is a Equity mutual fund scheme launched on 01 Jan 2013. Investors can begin their investment journey with a minimum SIP of ₹500 or a lumpsum investment of ₹5,000. The fund manages total assets worth ₹869.62 crores, and the current NAV stands at ₹49.5457 as of 10 Jul 2026. The fund has delivered absolute returns of 47.01% in the past 1 year. For the last 3 years the fund has delivered a CAGR of 21.95%. For 5 years it has given a CAGR of 8.45%. The expense ratio of the fund is 1.15%.
NAV ₹ 49.5457 (+0.62%)
CAGR 8.45%
NAV
NIFTY50
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NIFTY50
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basis annualised returns
Investment Type
SIP Amount
Investment Period
5Y
₹ 32.73 L
3.50%
₹ 36.98 L
8.00%
₹ 37.43 L
8.45%
Savings Account
Regular Funds
This Fund on Dhan
Total Investment
₹ 30,00,000
Returns
₹ 7,43,434 (8.45%)
Maturity Value
₹ 37,43,434
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
₹ 869.62 Cr
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Asset Allocation
AUM
₹869.62 Cr
Cash Holding
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Fund Comparison
Fund Details
52W High NAV
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Min. SIP Amount
₹ 500.00
Min. Lumpsum Amount
₹ 5,000.00
AUM (in Cr.)
₹ 869.62
Expense Ratio
1.15%
Lock-in Period
No Lock in Period
52W Low NAV
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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
34
Total AUM
₹ 1,19,018.80 Cr
Contact Details
Tower 2, 12th and 13h Floor,Senapati Bapat Marg,Elphinstone Road(West), Mumbai-400013
Contact Details
022-67519100Tower 2, 12th and 13h Floor,Senapati Bapat Marg,Elphinstone Road(West), Mumbai-400013
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FAQs
When was Franklin Asian Equity Fund launched?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund was launched on 01 Jan 2013.
What is the current NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The current NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is ₹49.5457 as of 10 Jul 2026.
What is the AUM of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The latest value of AUM of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is ₹869.62 crores as of 10 Jul 2026.
What is the rate of return of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The return on investment of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is:
- In the past 1Y: 47.01%
- In the past 3Y: 21.95%
- In the past 5Y: 8.45%
What is the expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is 1.15%.
What is exit load of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The exit load of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is as follows:
Exit load of 1% if redeemed within one year.
What is the portfolio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The portfolio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund includes:
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How risky is investing in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
On the risk scale of Low, Moderately Low, Moderate, Moderately High, High and Very High, the risk-o-meter of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is Very High.
Who is the fund manager Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The fund manager of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is Sandeep Manam, Shyam Sundar Sriram.
What is the minimum investment required in Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
If you wish to invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund, the minimum SIP amount is ₹500 and Lumpsum is ₹5,000.
How to invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund directly?
You can easily invest in mutual funds at 0% commission on Dhan. Here's how you can directly invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund:
- Open Demat Account on Dhan if you don't have one.
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- Invest via SIP or Lumpsum.
