The above table shows the clear post tax benefits of an Arbitrage Fund:
While on a pre-tax basis (Gross Returns), Arbitrage Funds may be lower than Liquid and Ultra Short Term Income Funds, the Post-Tax Returns of Arbitrage Funds are higher than both Liquid and Ultra Short Term
Income Funds over 1, 3 and 5 year basis.
The above table is for illustration purpose only. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. *Source ACE MF. Regular Plan – Growth Option Median returns of category considered ^Assumed that entire gain is earned as Dividend Income. Dividend Distribution Tax of 11.648% considered for Arbitrage Funds, 29.12% considered for Individual investors in Liquid & Debt Funds and 34.944% considered for Corporate investors in Liquid & Debt Funds. The Dividend Distribution Tax has been calculated on the basis of Effective Tax rate