Samco Arbitrage Fund
Samco Arbitrage Fund maintains a balanced arbitrage positioning with equity exposure around two-thirds and substantial cash reserves, typical for this hybrid category. The portfolio shows meaningful concentration in financials and telecom—banks alone represent over 11% while finance and telecom services combine for roughly 21%—suggesting the manager sees attractive relative value opportunities in these cyclical sectors. With minimal month-on-month changes, the manager is holding conviction in existing positions rather than reshuffling, indicating confidence in the current arbitrage spreads available across these holdings.
Portfolio analysis · April 2026
NAV & Returns
| Plan | NAV | 1M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Growth | ₹10.7900 | — | — | — | — |
| Regular Growth | ₹10.6200 | +0.28% | +3.91% | — | — |
Portfolio Metrics(latest month)
vs Category Peers
Active Stock PickerActive Share = ½Σ|wfund − wpeer|, computed using leave-one-out peer portfolio within SEBI category.
Similar Funds in Category
What Changed2026-03-31 → 2026-04-30
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Full Holdings
| # | Holding | % to NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Net Receivables / (Payables) | 80.64% |
| 2 | Clearing Corporation of India Ltd | 19.72% |
| 3 | InterGlobe Aviation Limited INE646L01027 | 8.20% |
| 4 | Shriram Finance Limited INE721A01047 | 7.97% |
| 5 | Bharti Airtel Limited INE397D01024 | 7.88% |
| 6 | Mahindra & Mahindra Limited INE101A01026 | 7.88% |
| 7 | HDFC Bank Limited INE040A01034 | 6.69% |
| 8 | One 97 Communications Limited INE982J01020 | 4.81% |
| 9 | Titan Company Limited INE280A01028 | 3.26% |
| 10 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited INE237A01036 | 2.79% |
| 11 | Samvardhana Motherson International Limited INE775A01035 | 2.71% |
| 12 | Vodafone Idea Limited INE669E01016 | 2.66% |
| 13 | Bajaj Finance Limited INE296A01032 | 2.34% |
| 14 | ICICI Bank Limited INE090A01021 | 2.14% |
| 15 | Larsen & Toubro Limited INE018A01030 | 2.13% |
| 16 | Hindalco Industries Limited INE038A01020 | 1.76% |
| 17 | HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited INE795G01014 | 1.56% |
| 18 | Britannia Industries Limited INE216A01030 | 1.52% |
| 19 | Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited INE745G01043 | 1.13% |
| 20 | Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited May 2026 Future | -1.13%(der) |
Sector Allocation
Top 10 sectors by % to NAV. Excludes derivatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stocks does Samco Arbitrage Fund hold?
Samco Arbitrage Fund holds 18 stocks as per the latest AMFI portfolio disclosure. The top 5 positions account for 51.65% of NAV.
What is the largest holding in Samco Arbitrage Fund?
The largest position in Samco Arbitrage Fund is Net Receivables / (Payables), accounting for 80.64% of NAV.
Is Samco Arbitrage Fund a concentrated or diversified fund?
With a Gini coefficient of 0.424, Samco Arbitrage Fund is well-diversified. The HHI concentration index is 76,826 bps, which is above the 2500 bps threshold for high concentration. The top 5 holdings together make up 51.65% of the portfolio.
What is the market cap allocation of Samco Arbitrage Fund?
Based on SEBI's AMFI classification, Samco Arbitrage Fund's equity portfolio is split as: Large Cap: 56.04%, Mid Cap: 7.47%, Small Cap: 0.00%. This reflects the fund's positioning within the market cap spectrum.
Which sectors does Samco Arbitrage Fund invest in most?
Samco Arbitrage Fund has the highest allocation to Banks (11.62%), Telecom - Services (10.54%), Finance (10.31%). The fund is invested across 14 sectors in total.
How actively managed is Samco Arbitrage Fund compared to other Arbitrage Fund funds?
Samco Arbitrage Fund has an Active Share of 65.36%, classifying it as "Active Stock Picker" among 34 Arbitrage Fund peers. This indicates a moderate level of differentiation from category peers.