Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. announces launch of New Fund Offers (NFOs) for two distinct funds, catering to evolving investor preferences in a dynamic rate and liquidity environment. The two new funds offer differentiated approaches— 1) A dynamic strategy blending arbitrage and debt allocations and 2) A passively managed constant maturity strategy focused on the AAA-rated financial services segment.
The new funds are Mirae Asset Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF, (An open-ended fund of funds scheme investing in units of actively managed Debt oriented and arbitrage Mutual Fund schemes; and Mirae Asset CRISIL IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund, an open-ended index fund tracking CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index.
The New Fund Offer (NFO) for Mirae Asset Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF will open for subscription on June 16, 2025, and close on June 30, 2025, while the New Fund Offer for Mirae Asset CRISIL IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund will open on June 17, 2025, and close on June 23, 2025. Mirae Asset Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF will Scheme re-open on July 07, 2025 while Mirae Asset CRISIL IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund Scheme re-open on June 26, 2025.
“We are optimistic about the potential of the Mirae Asset Income plus Arbitrage Active FOF to adapt to diverse market environments. While on one hand, active allocation across debt fund categories will help deal with a volatile fixed income space, ability to opt for Arbitrage funds when it offers a better opportunity will be an additional feature” said, Mahendra Kumar Jajoo, CIO – Fixed Income, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd.
“The Mirae Asset CRISIL IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund offers a low duration, low credit risk strategy through a passively managed index approach. It tracks a basket of AAA-rated financial sector issuers including banks, NBFCs, and HFCs with 9–12-month maturities. With a roll-down strategy and attractive term spreads in the sector, it offers a good option for accrual strategy orientation with a bit of capital gains possibility” said Mr. Amit Modani, Dealer -Fixed Income & Fund Manager, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd.
For both schemes, the minimum initial investment during New Fund Offer will be ₹5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand) with subsequent investments in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter. SIP will be available starting from ₹99.
The scheme seeks to deliver stable and tax-efficient returns through a dynamic allocation between arbitrage and debt mutual fund schemes based on macroeconomic outlooks.
The allocation can range between 35% to 65% each in actively managed arbitrage and debt mutual fund schemes, based on a disciplined 3-step process analyzing interest rate trends, arbitrage spreads, and debt market signals. The portfolio will be assessed monthly, especially around futures expiry, to ensure optimal allocation based on prevailing market conditions.
Unlike traditional debt or arbitrage funds, the FOF structure allows seamless rebalancing between schemes without tax impact on switches, while offering equity-like long-term capital gains (LTCG) taxation of 12.5% after two years.
The scheme aims to act as an all-seasons vehicle for investors seeking stability, moderate risk, liquidity, and tax efficiency.
The fund is designed to track the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index, offering investors exposure to high-quality Commercial Papers (CPs), Certificates of Deposits (CDs), and bonds issued by AAA-rated financial services companies such as Public Sector Banks (PSU) and private banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and Housing Finance Companies (HFCs).
The index follows a constant maturity roll-down strategy, maintaining instruments with 9-12 months maturity, and benefits from the term premium and declining yields as securities approach maturity.
The portfolio is diversified across issuers with no single issuer exceeding 15% and rebalanced semi-annually. With a Modified Duration of ~0.65 years and Yield to Maturity (YTM) of 6.44% (as of June 10, 2025), the fund offers a compelling low-risk investment for investors seeking income with low interest rate sensitivity.
Data as on: 31 May 2025.
Established in 2008, Mirae Asset Mutual Fund is one of India’s fastest-growing fund houses. Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. is the Asset Management Company (“AMC”) of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund.
As a pivotal player within Mirae Asset Global Investments, operating across 19 countries, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. is dedicated to collaborative management, offering a fully diversified investment platform. The AMC has 72 schemes available for investors spread across Equity funds, Debt funds, Hybrid Funds, and ETF funds. With expertise drawn from our global professionals, Mirae Asset Mutual Fund caters to clients’ evolving needs with innovative solutions across various asset classes, striving to align portfolios with investment objectives for sustainable growth and success.
Note: The above Product Labelling assigned during the NFO is based on internal assessment of the scheme characteristics or model portfolio and the same may vary post NFO when the actual investments are made. Investors of Mirae Asset Income plus Arbitrage Active FOF may note that they will bear recurring expenses of the underlying scheme in addition to the expenses of the scheme.
Taxation: The Scheme will attract lower rates of tax as compared to debt and money market Mutual Funds. Please refer SAI for detailed taxation.
For further information about other schemes (product labelling and performance of the fund) please visit the website of the AMC: www.miraeassetmf.co.in
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