{"id":32814,"date":"2025-08-19T16:51:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/?p=32814"},"modified":"2025-08-19T16:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:21:43","slug":"the-smart-investors-debt-fund-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/mf-research\/the-smart-investors-debt-fund-upgrade\/32814","title":{"rendered":"The Smart Investor\u2019s Debt Fund Upgrade!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Page-Banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Page-Banner-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Page-Banner-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Page-Banner-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Page-Banner-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Page-Banner-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Page-Banner-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last few months several fund houses have launched a new offering known as<strong> Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Fund.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly are these funds?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you consider adding these funds in your portfolio?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s find out\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color:#0b5394\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What are Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Funds?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Fund is a combination of Debt Fund (~65%) and Arbitrage Fund (~35%). The <strong>objective<\/strong> is to deliver <strong>better post tax returns<\/strong> than <strong>short-term debt funds<\/strong> but with<strong> relatively lower volatility <\/strong>when <strong>compared to pure equity funds<\/strong>. To know more about how arbitrage funds work click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/mf-research\/are-arbitrage-funds-right-for-you\/31021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to read our blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32836\" width=\"512\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1-1.png 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color:#0b5394\" class=\"has-inline-color\">So, what is the big deal about this category?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These funds are taxed like equity and hence can be a tax efficient alternative (with lower taxation) over 2+ years compared to FDs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32817\" width=\"538\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1.png 717w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-2-1-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color:#0b5394\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What are the returns expectations?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your time frame is less than 2 years, the returns can be similar to short-term debt funds because ~65% of the underlying investments are in Debt Funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when you hold these funds for a 2+ year time frame then these can provide much better post-tax returns than short-term debt funds and traditional FDs (benefit of equity taxation).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand the same we have provided two scenarios in the table below, 1) returns at 6% per annum 2) returns at 6.50% per annum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an investment of <strong>Rs.10 lakh<\/strong> in <strong>Income Plus Arbitrage FOF<\/strong> at <strong>6% per annum<\/strong>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Post-Tax Value<\/strong> of investment is <strong>Rs 11.08 lakh<\/strong> vs <strong>Rs 10.86 lakh<\/strong> from <strong>short-term debt fund\/FD<\/strong> \u2192 potential <strong>gain<\/strong> of Rs <strong>0.22 lakh (~Rs 22,000)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Post-Tax Return<\/strong> is <strong>5.3%<\/strong> vs <strong>4.2%<\/strong> from <strong>short-term debt funds\/FDs<\/strong> \u2192 potential <strong>gain<\/strong> of <strong>1.1%<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-765x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32819\" width=\"574\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-765x1024.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-768x1028.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-1530x2048.jpg 1530w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-1-scaled.jpg 1912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For an investment of <strong>Rs.10 lakh<\/strong> in <strong>Income Plus Arbitrage FOF<\/strong> at <strong>6.5% per annum,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Post-Tax Value<\/strong> of investment is <strong>Rs 11.17 lakh<\/strong> vs <strong>Rs 10.93 lakh<\/strong> from <strong>short-term debt fund\/FD<\/strong> \u2192 potential <strong>gain<\/strong> of Rs <strong>0.24 lakh (~Rs 24,000)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Post-Tax Return<\/strong> is <strong>5.7%<\/strong> vs <strong>4.6%<\/strong> from <strong>short-term debt funds\/FDs<\/strong> \u2192 potential <strong>gain<\/strong> of <strong>1.1%<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-761x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32820\" width=\"571\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-761x1024.jpg 761w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-768x1034.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-1141x1536.jpg 1141w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-1522x2048.jpg 1522w, https:\/\/www.fundsindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-2-scaled.jpg 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color:#0b5394\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Are Income Plus Arbitrage Funds right for you?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Income Plus Arbitrage FOF can be considered if<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You have a <strong>time frame of &gt;2 years<\/strong><\/li><li>You are looking for <strong>better post tax returns<\/strong> <strong>than debt funds and traditional FDs<\/strong><\/li><li>You are okay with <strong>slightly higher volatility<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color:#0b5394\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What are the factors to consider when selecting a fund?&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Underlying Debt Fund Strategy &amp; Track Record<\/strong> &#8211; understand the duration profile, credit quality, and type of debt funds used. We prefer underlying investments in short-term debt funds with high credit quality (100% AAA &amp; equivalent) and modified duration of 1-4 years.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Arbitrage Fund Strategy &amp; Track Record<\/strong> &#8211; these funds provide flexibility to fund managers as they can dynamically adjust between arbitrage and fixed income based on market conditions. We prefer underlying investments in arbitrage funds that have a good track record in capturing arbitrage opportunities with comfortable AUM.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Cost <\/strong>&#8211; when comparing the expense ratio of a FOF it is important to look at the total cost,&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Total cost =&nbsp; FOF expense ratio + underlying fund expense ratio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Example, FOF Total Cost (Regular) = 1.0% <em>(0.6% FOF expense ratio + 0.4% underlying fund expense ratio)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Fund house Track Record <\/strong>&#8211; we prefer fund houses that have a solid track record of navigating interest rate cycles, managing credit risk across cycles with zero credit events in the past indicating robust credit risk management.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color:#b45f06\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Summing it up&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Income Plus Arbitrage FOF<\/strong> is a new offering in the category of Debt Funds which is<strong> positioned<\/strong> as a <strong>combination<\/strong> <strong>of Debt Fund (~65%) and Arbitrage Fund (~35%)<\/strong>.<br><\/li><li>These funds are a<strong> tax-efficient alternative,<\/strong> benefiting from equity taxation, and tend to deliver<strong> better post-tax returns<\/strong> than short-term debt funds or traditional FDs over a 2+ year horizon. The<strong> post-tax advantage<\/strong> can be around<strong> 1% higher<\/strong> compared to <strong>short-term debt funds and FDs.<\/strong><\/li><li>These funds can be right for you if you <strong>have a 2+ year time frame<\/strong>, looking for <strong>better post tax returns<\/strong> than debt funds and traditional FDs and are <strong>okay with slightly higher volatility.<\/strong><\/li><li>The factors to consider when selecting the fund are underlying debt fund strategy &amp; track record, underlying arbitrage fund strategy &amp; track record, total cost of the FOF and the track record of the fund house.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the last few months several fund houses have launched a new offering known as Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Fund.&nbsp; What exactly are these funds?&nbsp; Should you consider adding these funds in your portfolio? Let\u2019s find out\u2026 What are Income Plus Arbitrage Fund of Funds? 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