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Balanced Funds, also known as a hybrid scheme aim to bridge the gap between equity and Debt fund. These funds are a combination of both debt and Equity Fund. It provides the twin benefits of growth from equity markets and regular Income from debt markets.
The Balanced Fund by icici mutual fund typically holds up to 65 – 75% of its portfolio assets in equities and the balance in fixed income securities. Investors wanting to invest in these funds can choose from the below-listed top 4 Best Balanced Funds by ICICI Mutual Fund. These funds have been shortlisted by undertaking certain parameters like AUM, past performances, NAV, etc.
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Balanced funds are less volatile. They offer the best of both equity and debt funds ensuring higher return through equity component and stability through the debt component.
On the Basis of allocation of assets, the returns on balanced funds are risk adjusted. By Investing in small cap and mid-cap stocks, the equity gains are much higher and the associated risk Factor is controlled by the debt investment.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2020 (%) ICICI Prudential MIP 25 Growth ₹50.7902
↓ -0.05 ₹2,492 5.4 9.6 11.7 8.7 10.2 10.9 ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund Growth ₹162.53
↓ -0.03 ₹16,331 29.7 29.2 14.7 7.3 12.9 9 ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund Growth ₹26.5808
↑ 0.01 ₹9,496 0.7 1.5 3.9 5.4 5.7 4.3 ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund Growth ₹43.5
↓ -0.01 ₹27,647 12.4 19.5 13.5 8.9 11.3 11.7 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 14 Jan 21
The Scheme seeks to generate regular income through investments primarily in debt and money market instruments. As a secondary objective, the Scheme also seeks to generate long term capital appreciation from the portion of equity investments under the Scheme. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized. ICICI Prudential MIP 25 is a Hybrid - Hybrid Debt fund was launched on 30 Mar 04. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential MIP 25 Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Balanced Fund) To generate long term capital appreciation and current income from a portfolio
that is invested in equity and equity related securities as well as in fixed income
securities. ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund is a Hybrid - Hybrid Equity fund was launched on 3 Nov 99. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of Income Optimiser Plan under the scheme is to seek to generate low volatility returns by using arbitrage and other derivative strategies in equity markets and investments in short-term debt portfolio. ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund is a Hybrid - Arbitrage fund was launched on 30 Dec 06. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The fund objective is to seek low volatility returns by using arbitrage and other derivative strategies in equity markets and investments in short-term debt portfolio.The fund invests in equity with usage of derivatives. ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is a Hybrid - Dynamic Allocation fund was launched on 30 Dec 06. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. ICICI Prudential MIP 25
CAGR/Annualized
return of 10.2% since its launch. Ranked 2 in Hybrid Debt
category. Return for 2020 was 10.9% , 2019 was 9.6% and 2018 was 5.1% . ICICI Prudential MIP 25
Growth Launch Date 30 Mar 04 NAV (14 Jan 21) ₹50.7902 ↓ -0.05 (-0.10 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,492 on 30 Nov 20 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.97 Sharpe Ratio 0.74 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 15 ₹10,000 31 Dec 16 ₹11,093 31 Dec 17 ₹12,525 31 Dec 18 ₹13,161 31 Dec 19 ₹14,421 31 Dec 20 ₹16,000 Returns for ICICI Prudential MIP 25
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 14 Jan 21 Duration Returns 1 Month 1.7% 3 Month 5.4% 6 Month 9.6% 1 Year 11.7% 3 Year 8.7% 5 Year 10.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 10.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2020 10.9% 2019 9.6% 2018 5.1% 2017 12.9% 2016 10.9% 2015 6.4% 2014 22.5% 2013 5.9% 2012 17.3% 2011 -0.6% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential MIP 25
Name Since Tenure Rajat Chandak 17 Feb 15 5.88 Yr. Manish Banthia 19 Sep 13 7.29 Yr. Priyanka Khandelwal 15 Jun 17 3.55 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential MIP 25 as on 30 Nov 20
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 17.65% Equity 19% Debt 63.35% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 4.85% Consumer Cyclical 3.82% Consumer Defensive 2.38% Basic Materials 1.15% Technology 1.15% Health Care 1.06% Communication Services 0.93% Energy 0.92% Industrials 0.91% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 50.02% Cash Equivalent 17.65% Government 13.32% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 14.12% AA 58.74% AAA 27.13% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 6.22% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹115 Cr 11,500,000
↑ 3,000,000 5.77% GOI 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹109 Cr 11,000,000 Essar Oil Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹100 Cr 100 Talwandi Sabo Power Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹99 Cr 1,000 TMF Holdings Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹83 Cr 700 Prestige Estates Projects Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹75 Cr 750 Embassy Office Parks Reit
Debentures | -3% ₹72 Cr 600 IDBI Bank Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹70 Cr 694 6.19% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹70 Cr 7,000,000
↓ -5,000,000 Tata Steel Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹51 Cr 290 2. ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 14.1% since its launch. Ranked 7 in Hybrid Equity
category. Return for 2020 was 9% , 2019 was 9.3% and 2018 was -1.9% . ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
Growth Launch Date 3 Nov 99 NAV (14 Jan 21) ₹162.53 ↓ -0.03 (-0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹16,331 on 30 Nov 20 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Equity AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.72 Sharpe Ratio 0.03 Information Ratio -0.96 Alpha Ratio -11.12 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 15 ₹10,000 31 Dec 16 ₹11,366 31 Dec 17 ₹14,181 31 Dec 18 ₹13,911 31 Dec 19 ₹15,209 31 Dec 20 ₹16,570 Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 14 Jan 21 Duration Returns 1 Month 7.6% 3 Month 29.7% 6 Month 29.2% 1 Year 14.7% 3 Year 7.3% 5 Year 12.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 14.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2020 9% 2019 9.3% 2018 -1.9% 2017 24.8% 2016 13.7% 2015 2.1% 2014 45.6% 2013 11.2% 2012 29.4% 2011 -9.3% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
Name Since Tenure Sankaran Naren 7 Dec 15 5.07 Yr. Manish Banthia 19 Sep 13 7.29 Yr. Mittul Kalawadia 29 Dec 20 0.01 Yr. Nikhil Kabra 29 Dec 20 0.01 Yr. Priyanka Khandelwal 15 Jun 17 3.55 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund as on 30 Nov 20
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.38% Equity 80.84% Debt 17.78% Other 0% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 15.76% Utility 11.95% Basic Materials 11.34% Energy 8.98% Communication Services 7.96% Industrials 4.9% Consumer Cyclical 4.58% Health Care 4.46% Technology 4.27% Consumer Defensive 3.76% Real Estate 2.4% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 17.71% Cash Equivalent 1.38% Government 0.07% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 4.16% AA 94.45% AAA 1.39% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 12 | ICICIBANK8% ₹1,332 Cr 24,892,705
↓ -1,107,295 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 17 | 5325558% ₹1,328 Cr 133,673,638
↓ -4,481,081 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 16 | BHARTIARTL8% ₹1,325 Cr 26,000,000
↓ -2,000,000 Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 17 | 5003125% ₹806 Cr 86,600,000
↓ -2,677,725 Hindalco Industries Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 17 | HINDALCO4% ₹665 Cr 27,635,044
↓ -364,956 Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 May 17 | 5002954% ₹654 Cr 40,542,811
↓ -10,938,564 ITC Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 17 | ITC4% ₹627 Cr 30,000,000
↓ -4,877,069 Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 May 16 | SUNPHARMA3% ₹579 Cr 9,780,350
↓ -1,526,066 Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 16 | INFY3% ₹546 Cr 4,351,703
↓ -41,597 Axis Bank Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹469 Cr 4,550 3. ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.2% since its launch. Ranked 4 in Arbitrage
category. Return for 2020 was 4.3% , 2019 was 5.9% and 2018 was 6.2% . ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth Launch Date 30 Dec 06 NAV (14 Jan 21) ₹26.5808 ↑ 0.01 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹9,496 on 30 Nov 20 Category Hybrid - Arbitrage AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.94 Sharpe Ratio -0.29 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 15 ₹10,000 31 Dec 16 ₹10,680 31 Dec 17 ₹11,267 31 Dec 18 ₹11,967 31 Dec 19 ₹12,677 31 Dec 20 ₹13,222 Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 14 Jan 21 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.1% 3 Month 0.7% 6 Month 1.5% 1 Year 3.9% 3 Year 5.4% 5 Year 5.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2020 4.3% 2019 5.9% 2018 6.2% 2017 5.5% 2016 6.8% 2015 7.6% 2014 8.6% 2013 9.8% 2012 10.1% 2011 7.6% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Name Since Tenure Kayzad Eghlim 1 Feb 11 9.92 Yr. Rohan Maru 29 Dec 20 0.01 Yr. Nikhil Kabra 29 Dec 20 0.01 Yr. Priyanka Khandelwal 1 Jun 20 0.58 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund as on 30 Nov 20
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 96.18% Debt 4.06% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 21.68% Energy 8.16% Health Care 7.95% Basic Materials 7.94% Consumer Cyclical 4.9% Technology 4.64% Communication Services 4.34% Consumer Defensive 4.18% Industrials 3.82% Utility 0.93% Real Estate 0.46% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 95.44% Government 2.95% Corporate 1.85% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 9.25% AAA 90.75% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 182 DTB 18032021
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹696 Cr 70,000,000 Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -7% -₹640 Cr 3,209,250
↓ -81,835 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 18 | RELIANCE7% ₹637 Cr 3,209,250
↓ -81,835 Future on HDFC Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -6% -₹561 Cr 2,188,200
↓ -1,394,100 Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 16 | HDFC6% ₹560 Cr 2,188,200
↓ -1,394,100 Future on ICICI Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -5% -₹427 Cr 7,969,500
↓ -1,907,125 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | ICICIBANK5% ₹426 Cr 7,969,500
↓ -1,907,125 364 DTB 25032021
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹348 Cr 35,000,000 Future on Axis Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -3% -₹317 Cr 5,085,600
↑ 602,400 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 18 | 5322153% ₹316 Cr 5,085,600
↑ 602,400 4. ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 11% since its launch. Ranked 18 in Dynamic Allocation
category. Return for 2020 was 11.7% , 2019 was 10.8% and 2018 was 2.4% . ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund
Growth Launch Date 30 Dec 06 NAV (14 Jan 21) ₹43.5 ↓ -0.01 (-0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹27,647 on 30 Nov 20 Category Hybrid - Dynamic Allocation AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.71 Sharpe Ratio 0.27 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-18 Months (1%),18 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 15 ₹10,000 31 Dec 16 ₹10,735 31 Dec 17 ₹12,775 31 Dec 18 ₹13,087 31 Dec 19 ₹14,499 31 Dec 20 ₹16,197 Returns for ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 14 Jan 21 Duration Returns 1 Month 3.4% 3 Month 12.4% 6 Month 19.5% 1 Year 13.5% 3 Year 8.9% 5 Year 11.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2020 11.7% 2019 10.8% 2018 2.4% 2017 19% 2016 7.3% 2015 6.7% 2014 29% 2013 10.9% 2012 33.3% 2011 -8.8% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund
Name Since Tenure Sankaran Naren 14 Jul 17 3.47 Yr. Rajat Chandak 7 Sep 15 5.32 Yr. Manish Banthia 18 Nov 09 11.13 Yr. Ihab Dalwai 29 Jan 18 2.92 Yr. Ritesh Lunawat 29 Dec 20 0.01 Yr. Priyanka Khandelwal 15 Jun 17 3.55 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund as on 30 Nov 20
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 38.69% Equity 40.37% Debt 20.94% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 20.56% Consumer Cyclical 8.53% Technology 7.38% Consumer Defensive 6.89% Energy 6.45% Communication Services 3.89% Health Care 3.14% Basic Materials 3.05% Utility 2.61% Industrials 2.2% Real Estate 0.5% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 38.69% Corporate 17.06% Government 3.89% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 5.57% AA 56.01% AAA 38.42% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Nifty 50 Index
- | -11% -₹3,033 Cr 2,164,725
↑ 2,164,725 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 12 | ICICIBANK6% ₹1,643 Cr 30,700,380
↓ -535,379 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 08 | RELIANCE5% ₹1,437 Cr 7,236,160
↓ -144,030 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 12 | HDFCBANK5% ₹1,325 Cr 9,228,505
↓ -719,595 Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 08 | INFY4% ₹1,277 Cr 10,164,835 Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 16 | HDFC3% ₹862 Cr 3,369,332
↓ -33,300 Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 11 | MOTHERSUMI3% ₹736 Cr 44,525,710
↓ -7,674,290 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 15 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹725 Cr 14,219,301
↓ -918,385 Axis Bank Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹711 Cr 6,900 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 15 | KOTAKBANK2% ₹635 Cr 3,180,818
↓ -159,411
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