Franklin Asian Equity Fund Vs DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Vs DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund is a comparison between two same fund category. The idea here is to compare two good performing schemes within the same category so that the investors find a way for a better investment decision. In this case, both the funds belong to the global category of Equity Funds. global fund are a type of Mutual Funds that invest across countries, including the U.S. These funds primarily invest in companies, which are spread across the world. The aim of the funds is to diversify holdings in different parts of the world. So let's see the difference between Franklin Asian Equity Fund and DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund in regards to certain important parameters like AUM, NAV, past performance, minimum SIP/lump sum investment, etc.

Franklin Asian Equity Fund

Franklin Asian Equity Fund was launched in the year 2008. The fund is an open-end diversified equity fund that aims to provide medium to long term appreciation by primarily Investing in Asian Companies/sectors (excluding Japan) with long term potential across Market capitalisation.

Some of the top holdings of the funds as on 30th June 2018 are Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR, Tencent Holdings Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Ctrip.com International Ltd ADR, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, etc.

DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund

DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund was launched in the year 2012. The fund aims to seek Capital appreciation by investing in units of BGF – USFEF. The scheme may, at the discretion of the investment manager also invest in the units of other similar overseas mutual fund schemes, which may constitute a significant part of its corpus. To attain liquidity requirement, the scheme may invest a portion in money market securities/liquid schemes of DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund.

The three top holdings of the scheme (as on 30th June'18) include BGF US Flexible Equity I2 USD, Cblo / Reverse Repo Investments and Net Receivables/Payables.

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Vs DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund

Both Franklin Asian Equity Fund and DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund differ on account of various parameters such as performance, NAV, AUM, and so on. These differences exist though both the schemes are a part of the same category. So, let’s understand the differences between these schemes with the help of four sections, namely, basics section, performance section, yearly performance section, and other details section.

Basics Section

Fincash Rating, scheme category, AUM, current NAV, etc., are some of the parameters that form part of this basics section. To begin with the scheme category, it can be said that both the schemes belong to the same category of global-equity fund.

With respect to Fincash Rating, it can be said that both the scheme are rated as 5-star.

The summary comparison of the basics section is tabulated as follows.

Performance Section

It is the second section in the comparison that analyses the difference in the Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns between the scheme. These CAGR returns are compared at different time intervals such as 3 Month Return, 3 Year Return, 5 Year Return, and Return since Inception. The comparison of the performance section shows that in most instance DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund has performed better than Franklin Asian Equity Fund. The table given below shows the summary comparison of the performance section.

Yearly Performance Section

The comparison of absolute returns generated by both the schemes for a particular year is done in the yearly performance section. With respect to absolute returns section, it can be said that in some instance DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund has performed better and in some cases Franklin Asian Equity Fund has performed better. The performance of the yearly performance section is as follows.

Other Details Section

It is the last section in the comparison that includes comparable elements such as minimum SIP investment and minimum lump sum investment. The minimum SIP of both the scheme is the same, i.e., INR 500. The minimum lump sum amount of DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund is INR 1,000 and of Franklin Asian Equity Fund is INR 5,000.

The table given below summarizes the comparison of the other details section.

DSP BlackRock US Flexible Equity Fund is managed jointly by Kedar Karnik, Laukik Bagwe and Jay Kothari.

Franklin Asian Equity Fund is jointly managed by Roshi Jain and Srikesh Nair.

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