Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW
Equity, International, Principal at very high risk
1 Year Return 49.83% at 08 Jun 2026 12:49 PM
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW: Mutual Fund Overview
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW is an International mutual fund with over 13.43 years of performance history. The scheme manages an AUM of ₹520.56 Cr and has a NAV of ₹22.3839. It is rated 'Not Rated' stars by analysts. Investors can begin a SIP with as little as ₹500.0, making it accessible for all types of investors. In the last 1 year, the fund has delivered a return of 49.83%.
Fund Details
NAV 22.3839
Sub-Type International
Rating Not Rated
Min. SIP Amount ₹500.0
Fund Age(Year) 13.43
Fund Size(in Crores) 520.56
Fund Performance
1 Month 6.83%
3 Month 16.3%
6 Month 26.45%
1 Year 49.83%
3 Year 21.41%
5 Year 7.71%
Know This Fund
As on 08 Jun 2026
Investment strategy that balances risk & reward by dividing the investment portfolio among different types of asset classes.
Equity (0%) Market Cap Top Sectors Top Holding
Debt & Others (0%) Sector Allocation Debt Credit Ratings Debt Category
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Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Global Emerging Opportunities Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M 9.24% Ret 1Y 33.21% Ret 3Y 22.46% Ret 5Y 12.62%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Global Excellence Equity FoF Regular-Growth Ret 1M 6.72% Ret 1Y 31.9% Ret 3Y 22.89% Ret 5Y 15.51%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Global Excellence Equity FoF Regular-IDCW Payout Ret 1M 6.72% Ret 1Y 31.9% Ret 3Y 22.89% Ret 5Y 15.51%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Global Excellence Equity FoF Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M 6.72% Ret 1Y 31.9% Ret 3Y 22.89% Ret 5Y 15.51%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -0.19% Ret 1Y 27.97% Ret 3Y 19.06% Ret 5Y 11.58%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Regular-IDCW Ret 1M -0.19% Ret 1Y 27.97% Ret 3Y 19.06% Ret 5Y 11.58%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M -0.19% Ret 1Y 27.97% Ret 3Y 19.06% Ret 5Y 11.58%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life US Equity Passive FoF Regular-Growth Ret 1M 5.41% Ret 1Y 49.18% Ret 3Y 31.8% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life US Equity Passive FoF Regular-IDCW Payout Ret 1M 5.41% Ret 1Y 49.18% Ret 3Y 31.8% Ret 5Y 0%
Charges & Taxes Expense Ratio
Returns are taxed as per your Income Tax Slab.
Expense Ratio (Inclusive of GST): 1.73%
Exit Load 1.0%
Stamp Duty 0.005%
Fund Management
The various expenses, charges and taxes associated with your Mutual Fund
Varun Sharma
Education Mr. Sharma is a Bachelor in Business Studies from Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM - Calcutta.
Experience Prior to joining Motilal Oswal Asset management, he has worked with Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. ICICI Securities (Feb 2010 - August 2014) as an Equity research Analyst and Credit Analysis and Research Limited (Apr 2009 - Feb 2010) as a Ratings Analyst.
Sandeep Manam
Education Mr. Manam is a PGDM (IIM-Ahmedabad), B.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engg.)- National Institute of Technology Calicut
Experience Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., he has worked with Cognizant Technology Solutions, Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Private Limited.
Shyam Sundar Sriram
Education Mr. Sriram has done B.E (Electronics & Communication ) and PGDM - IIM-A
Experience Prior to joining Franklin India Mutual Fund, he was working with Sundaram Mutual Fund, JM financial, Cognizant technology and IIFL wealth management
Riskometer
Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risk. Read all scheme related documents carefully.
Principal at very high risk
AMC and Fund details
Rank (total sets) 11
Date of Incorporation 2013-01-01
Total AUM 125162.29
The Scheme Seeks to generate returns from a portfolio of pure debt oriented funds accessed through the diverse investment styles of underlying schemes selected in accordance with the BSLAMC process.
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Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW FAQs
How to invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
Investing in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW through Motilal Oswal is simple and completely online. You just need to follow the step-by-step process below to get started in a few minutes.
- Log in to your Motilal Oswal account via the app or website
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- Select your preferred investment mode – Lumpsum or SIP
- Enter investment details such as amount and linked bank account
- Complete your KYC, if not already done
- Review and confirm details including fund name, plan type, amount, and bank account
- Make the payment using Net Banking, UPI, or other available options
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What is the expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
The term expense ratio for Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW or any other mutual fund is the annual fee charged by the fund house for managing your investment scheme. The expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW is 1.73% as of 08 Jun 2026.
What is the NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
The NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW is ₹22.3839 as of 08 Jun 2026.
What is the AUM of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW is the total value of assets managed by the fund at a given time, which is updated regularly. The AUM of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW is ₹520.56 Cr as of 08 Jun 2026.
What is the PE and PB ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
The PE ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW shows how much investors are paying for the fund's underlying earnings, while the PB ratio indicates how the fund's holdings are valued compared to their book value.
Can I invest in SIP and Lump Sum in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
Yes, you can invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW through both SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and lump sum options, depending on your investment preference and financial goals.
What is the return of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW in the last 5 years?
The return of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW in the last 5 years is 7.71%.
What is the minimum SIP investment required in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
The minimum SIP investment in Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW depends on the fund's scheme rules and usually starts at a small amount. For Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW, the minimum SIP amount is ₹500.0.
What is the current NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
The NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW, as of 08 Jun 2026, is ₹22.3839.
Who manages the Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW?
The fund managers responsible for Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-IDCW are:
- Varun Sharma
- Sandeep Manam
- Shyam Sundar Sriram