- AMC
- Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
- Category
- Sectoral/ Thematic
- ISIN
- INF090I01IZ5
Franklin Asian Equity Fund
₹47.0437
−₹0.1385 (−0.29%)
NAV · Direct · Growth ·
Franklin Asian Equity Fund's Direct Growth NAV was ₹47.0437 on 12 Nov 2026, down 0.29% on the day. Its 3-year return is 22.26% a year.
- Expense ratio
- 2.47%
- Fund size
- ₹978.69 Cr
- Min. investment
- ₹1
NAV history
Between 12 Nov 2025 and 12 Nov 2026, the NAV ranged from ₹37.1308 to ₹51.3534.
Direct · Growth plan. 3Y, 5Y and since-launch returns are annualised; since launch is absolute until the fund is a year old.
Category rank
- 1Y return
- #7of 159
- 3Y return (p.a.)
- #8of 100
Among Direct Growth plans of Sectoral/ Thematic Funds by return, as of 12 Nov 2026.
All Sectoral/ Thematic FundsFund details
- Expense ratio
- 2.47% (Direct)
- Exit load
- 1% if redeemed/switched-out within one year from allotment date
- Riskometer
- Very high
- Benchmark
- 75% MSCI Asia (Ex-Japan) Standard Index + 25% Nifty 500 Index
- Launched
- 19 Nov 2007
- Fund managers
- Sandeep Manam, Shyam Sundar Sriram
Fund size, expense ratio and minimums as of 1 Nov 2026.
All plans
| Plan | ISIN | NAV | 1 day | Expense ratio | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct · Growth | INF090I01IZ5 | ₹47.0437 | −0.29% | 2.47% | +22.69% |
| Regular · Growth | INF090I01AB3 | ₹42.6347 | +2.42% | 2.47% | +21.55% |
| Direct · IDCW | INF090I01IX0 | ₹21.6041 | +2.42% | 2.47% | +22.69% |
| Regular · IDCW | INF090I01999 | ₹20.1244 | +2.42% | 2.47% | +21.55% |
All plans hold the same portfolio. They differ in expense ratio (Direct plans pay no distributor commission) and in how gains are handled (Growth reinvests, IDCW pays out).
Armor risk check
Franklin Asian Equity Fund moves about 1.4× as much as the market
Volatility, past year
Worst fall, past year
Compared with the Nifty 500 over the past 12 months.
Check it against your portfolio in the appAbout this fund
Franklin Asian Equity Fund is an open-ended mutual fund from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, in the Sectoral/ Thematic category. It began on 19 Nov 2007. It is benchmarked to the 75% MSCI Asia (Ex-Japan) Standard Index + 25% Nifty 500 Index. The fund manages ₹978.69 Cr across its plans as of 1 Nov 2026. The Direct · Growth plan has an expense ratio of 2.47%. The minimum first investment is ₹1, and SIPs are available.
FAQs
What is the NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund (Direct · Growth) was ₹47.0437 on 12 Nov 2026, down 0.29% from the previous NAV.
What plans does Franklin Asian Equity Fund have?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund has 4 plans: Direct · Growth; Regular · Growth; Direct · IDCW; Regular · IDCW.
What is the expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The Direct · Growth plan of Franklin Asian Equity Fund has an expense ratio of 2.47%.
What is the fund size (AUM) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund manages ₹978.69 Cr across all plans as of 1 Nov 2026.
What returns has Franklin Asian Equity Fund delivered?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund returned +22.69% over 1Y, +22.26% a year over 3Y, +7.58% a year over 5Y. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the exit load of Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund: 1% if redeemed/switched-out within one year from allotment date.
What is the minimum investment and SIP amount for Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
The minimum first investment in Franklin Asian Equity Fund is ₹1, and ₹1 after that. SIPs are available (SIP available in Daily (Rs.100), Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly (Rs.500) frequencies. All dates allowed for monthly/quarterly. Minimum 6-20 instalments depending on amount. Maximum Rs.50,000 per PAN per month.).
How risky is Franklin Asian Equity Fund?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund is rated "very high risk" on SEBI's riskometer.
For information only. Not investment advice or a research report. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.
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