Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹50.67
Day change
1.48%
Volatility
16.7%
Sharpe
2.24
Max drawdown
-40.2%
Expense ratio
1.11%
AUM
₹721 Cr
Category rank
1 / 5
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.57% | 3.80% | 3.64% | 21.38% | 43.95% | 23.73% | 9.29% | 11.70% | 10.60% |
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 ₹50.67, with assets under management of about ₹721 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, Franklin Asian Equity Fund has recorded a return of about 44.0%, with a three-year return of 23.7% and a five-year return of 9.3%. Its annualised volatility is 16.7% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 2.24, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 1.11%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 11.39 | 11.55 | -32.93 | 71.57 | 72% | 49% |
| 3Y | 7.13 | 7.86 | -10.81 | 24.86 | 80% | 30% |
| 5Y | 5.91 | 5.05 | 0.06 | 16.04 | 100% | 9% |
| 7Y | 6.80 | 5.88 | 2.91 | 12.71 | 100% | 4% |
| 10Y | 11.06 | 10.84 | 10.24 | 12.13 | 100% | 6% |
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.
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
Similar Sectoral/Thematic - International
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Sectoral/Thematic - International | -0.47 | 2.61 | 14.11 | 20.48 | 20.91 | 11.87 | 13.61 | 1.60 |
| ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund Sectoral/Thematic - International | 0.73 | 7.06 | 7.45 | 20.59 | 15.91 | 13.15 | 16.26 | 0.96 |
| Nippon India Japan Equity Fund Sectoral/Thematic - International | 0.30 | 3.63 | 14.95 | 30.93 | 21.24 | 10.71 | 11.45 | 1.09 |
| Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund Sectoral/Thematic - International | 0.51 | 4.91 | 15.01 | 17.29 | 19.30 | 12.27 | 16.19 | 1.08 |
More funds from Franklin Templeton
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton India Value Fund Equity Scheme - Value Fund | -2.65 | 0.35 | -2.72 | -1.29 | 9.72 | 13.96 | 13.48 | 0.80 |
| Franklin India Gilt Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Gilt Fund | 0.06 | 2.41 | 2.87 | 6.21 | 6.60 | 5.47 | 5.63 | – |
| Franklin India Money Market Fund Debt Scheme - Money Market Fund | 0.67 | 2.21 | 3.59 | 6.69 | 7.44 | 6.64 | 6.81 | 0.12 |
| Franklin India Floating Interest Rates Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Floating Interest Rates Fund | 0.42 | 2.09 | 3.06 | 6.83 | 8.18 | 7.20 | 6.97 | – |
| Franklin India Large & Mid Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large & Mid Cap Fund | -1.81 | 6.32 | 6.93 | 0.77 | 11.91 | 10.77 | 11.68 | 1.07 |
| Franklin India Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 0.04 | 6.46 | 16.26 | 8.24 | 13.12 | 16.68 | 15.26 | 0.76 |
| Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund Equity Scheme - Dividend Yield Fund | -1.89 | 0.26 | -0.49 | 1.68 | 11.55 | 13.03 | 14.43 | 1.05 |
| Franklin India Large Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large Cap Fund | -2.64 | 5.29 | 1.98 | -0.17 | 10.20 | 8.60 | 10.68 | 0.94 |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.