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Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth

Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Private Limited · Direct Plan · Growth

…annualised since inception₹45.85NAV · 21 Oct 2026

Fund overview

AUM
₹981 Cr
Expense Ratio
1.25%
Launch Date
01-Jan-13
Benchmark
MSCI Asia (Ex-Japan) Standard Index
Min. SIP
₹500
Min. Lumpsum
₹5,000
CAGR (Inception)
9.5%
Risk Level
Very High
Exit Load

1% on or before 1Y

Returns & rankings

PeriodFund ReturnsCategory Avg.RankVS Category
…

Green = fund outperformed the category average for that period; red = underperformed. Periods under 1 year always show absolute (non-annualised) returns. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

Return calculator

One-time investment

₹5,000

Over the pastTotal investmentWould've becomeReturns
1 Year₹5,000₹5,473+473
3 Years₹5,000₹6,558+1,558
5 Years₹5,000₹7,858+2,858

Calculated using the fund's annualised return since inception (9.5% p.a.) as period-wise historical returns aren't available in the current feed. Actual returns fluctuate and are not guaranteed. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.

Holdings

58 securities

Top 10 holdings make up 42.8% of the portfolio.

SecuritySectorMarket CapWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. LtdSemiconductor Materials & EquipmentOverseas Equity10.10%
Samsung Electronics Co. LtdIT - HardwareOverseas Equity7.93%
Cash/Bank/Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)Cash/Deposits/Margins/Treps/Repo/Swaps—6.17%
SK Hynix IncIT - HardwareOverseas Equity5.69%
ICICI Bank LtdBanksLarge Cap3.05%
Mediatek IncIT - HardwareOverseas Equity2.86%
Divi'S Laboratories LtdPharmaceuticals & BiotechnologyLarge Cap2.72%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals LtdPharmaceuticals & BiotechnologyLarge Cap2.23%
Tencent Holdings LtdInteractive Media & ServicesOverseas Equity2.08%
Oberoi Realty LtdRealtyMid Cap2.07%

Portfolio Allocation

Equity / Debt / Cash

Equity
93.8%
Cash
6.2%

Total Value

₹981 Cr

Market Cap Split

Large Cap
72.4%
Mid Cap
27.6%

Total Value

100%

Equity sector allocation

IT - Hardware
18.90%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
10.76%
Banks
8.03%
IT - Software
7.42%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
6.73%
Retailing
4.61%
Realty
3.77%
Automobiles & Components
3.45%
Financial Services
2.99%
Auto Components
2.80%
Capital Markets
2.62%
Industrial Products
2.59%
Interactive Media & Services
2.22%
Electrical Equipment
2.13%
Non - Ferrous Metals
1.99%
Construction
1.89%
Leisure Services
1.82%
Aerospace & Defense
1.74%
Agricultural Food & Other Products
1.51%
Petroleum Products
1.49%
Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles
1.48%
Media, Entertainment & Publication
1.44%
Healthcare Services
1.32%
Industrial Manufacturing
1.31%
Power
1.09%
Life Sciences Tools & Services
1.04%
Cement & Cement Products
1.01%
Oil & Gas
0.94%
Telecom - Equipment & Accessories
0.37%
Packaged Foods
0.26%
Telecom - Services
0.25%

Total Value

₹921 Cr

Exit load, stamp duty & tax

Exit Load History

01-Jan-13

1% on or before 1Y

Stamp Duty

0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)

Tax Implication

Taxation depends on the fund category and holding period. Consult the scheme document or a tax advisor for details.

Risk & Performance Ratios (1Y)

Standard Deviation14.83%
Beta0.76
Sharpe Ratio-1.24
Sortino Ratio-0.46
Treynor Ratio-0.24
Jensen's Alpha-20.96
Information Ratio-0.61
R-Squared45.72%
Max Drawdown-13.05%
Upside Capture29.80%
Downside Capture146.66%

Fund management

S
Shyam Sundar Sriram
Lead Fund Manager
S
Sandeep Manam
Fund Manager

Scheme Details

ISININF090I01IZ5
Exit Load1% on or before 1Y
Age13 years 9 months

Investment objective

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.

Fund house

Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Private Limited

Total AUM (this fund)
₹981 Cr
AMC Code
AMC11
Scheme Code
118559
ISIN (Growth/Payout)
INF090I01IZ5
Scheme Documents
View on AMC website

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth?

The NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is ₹45.85 as of 21 Oct 2026. NAV is updated at the end of every trading day.

How much expense ratio is charged by Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth?

The expense ratio charged by Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is 1.25%.

What is the Min. SIP of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth?

The minimum SIP investment in Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is ₹500 per month.

What is the Min. Lumpsum of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth?

The minimum lumpsum investment in Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is ₹5,000.

What is the Exit Load of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth?

The exit load for Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is: 1% on or before 1Y

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