Equity · Sectoral/Thematic - International

Franklin Asian Equity Fund

Franklin Templeton · Direct Plan · Growth · as of 2026-10-22

₹45.12 -1.60% today

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Key metrics

Latest NAV

₹45.12

Day change

-1.60%

Volatility

16.7%

Sharpe

0.75

Max drawdown

-40.2%

Expense ratio

1.11%

AUM

₹721 Cr

Category rank

5 / 5

Further reading: Why large-cap funds show deeper drawdowns than small caps

Trailing returns

Period	1W	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	7Y	10Y
Return	-1.91%	-10.56%	-6.87%	1.87%	19.11%	21.16%	6.26%	9.74%	9.49%

Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.

NAV history

Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.

About this fund

Franklin Asian Equity Fund is a sectoral/thematic equity fund offered by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Sectoral/Thematic - International. Because it concentrates on one sector or theme, it typically shows larger price swings than diversified equity funds. Its latest NAV is ₹45.12, with assets under management of about ₹721 Cr (April - June 2026).

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Performance analysis

Over the trailing one year, Franklin Asian Equity Fund has recorded a return of about 19.1%, with a three-year return of 21.2% and a five-year return of 6.3%. Its annualised volatility is 16.7% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 0.75, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 1.11%, deducted daily from the NAV.

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Rolling returns

Window	Avg	Median	Min	Max	% Pos	% >12
1Y	11.67	11.74	-32.93	71.57	73%	50%
3Y	7.40	7.99	-10.81	25.00	81%	31%
5Y	5.97	5.11	0.06	16.04	100%	9%
7Y	6.96	5.94	2.91	12.71	100%	4%
10Y	10.80	10.72	9.49	12.13	100%	4%

Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.

Further reading: Why a single trailing return misleads, measured across 830 funds

Frequently asked questions

What does Franklin Asian Equity Fund invest in?

It invests primarily in companies tied to a single sector or theme.

How is this fund classified?

It is a Sectoral/Thematic - International fund in the Equity group.

How often is the NAV updated?

Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.

What is its expense ratio?

1.11% (direct plan, base expense ratio), deducted daily from the NAV. Some platforms quote a higher all-in Total TER — verify with the AMC.

How is the rolling return calculated?

Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.

Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?

No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.

Compare with peers

Further reading: Every fund measured against the best performer in its own category

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Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.