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Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: International - Growth (Open ended)
NAV: ₹45.03-0.20%
23 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +19.20% | 22.14% | 29 / 52 |
| 3Y Return | +21.41% | 28.71% | 37 / 52 |
| 5Y Return | +6.21% | 15.36% | 33 / 40 |
| 10Y Return | +9.45% | 15.57% | 20 / 24 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: International category include Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct-Growth, Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth, and Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 37 out of 52 funds in the Equity: International category as of 22 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 33 out of 40. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.24%. The peers Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.19% and Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth has 0.53%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹981.4 crore. The peers Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹8,031.84 crore and Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth has ₹6,185 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: International?
The top performing fund in the Equity: International category on a 3-year basis is Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 58.76% as of 22 Oct 2026. Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 21.41% CAGR over the same period, ranking 37 out of 52 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 1.01 compared to the Equity: International average of 1.09 as of 22 Oct 2026. It ranks 37 out of 59 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.