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Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 2/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
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TopFund Score: 57/100 · Average
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)2/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)6.71%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.3%
- AUM (15%)₹733 Cr
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Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund · Equity · Large Cap
₹200.56
AUM: ₹732 Cr
NAV updated 18 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
High
Expense Ratio
0.3%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Srikesh Nair, Varun Sharma
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
NIFTY 50 Total Return Index
Sharpe Ratio
1.67
Std Dev (1Y)
20.75%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-4.61%
3m
+1.33%
6m
-1.77%
1y
-4.93%
3y
+6.71%
5y
+7.12%
10y
+10.89%
since inception
+10.33%
TopFund's Take on Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth
Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth sits in the middle of the pack for Large Cap funds, currently carrying a 2-star rating. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 57/100.
Cost: At 0.3%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 50% below the Large Cap category average of 0.6% (based on 452 comparable funds). Lower costs compound in your favour over long holding periods.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a strong Sharpe ratio of 1.67 — the fund has generated solid returns relative to the volatility it exposed investors to. Separately, with 20.75% annualised volatility, this is among the more turbulent funds in the Large Cap space — expect sharp swings in both directions.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to conservative equity investors or those wanting a stable core holding, typically with a 3+ year horizon. The High risk rating means near-term volatility should be expected — this isn't a fund to check daily.
This is an automated, data-driven analysis based on the fund's own metrics and its category peers — not personalized investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
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Tools & Guides for This Fund
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is ₹200.56. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: -4.93% · 3Y CAGR: 6.71% · 5Y CAGR: 7.12%
The expense ratio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is 0.3% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is managed by Srikesh Nair, Varun Sharma at Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is classified as a High risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a long-term horizon of 3+ years.
Yes, Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is an equity fund, making it suitable for SIP investments. Regular monthly SIPs help average out market volatility through rupee-cost averaging.
You can start a SIP in Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth with as little as ₹500 per month through most mutual fund platforms. The minimum lump sum investment is typically ₹1,000.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct - Growth is ₹733 crore. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
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