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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 (%) 2023 (%) ICICI Prudential MIP 25 Growth ₹71.7785
↓ -0.07 ₹3,254 1.6 6.4 14.3 8.9 9.9 11.4 ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund Growth ₹370.04
↓ -1.64 ₹41,396 0.5 8.4 30.7 18.4 22.1 28.2 ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund Growth ₹32.8819
↑ 0.03 ₹23,958 1.8 3.8 7.6 6.2 5.3 7.1 ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹21.48
↑ 0.01 ₹12,168 1.8 5.8 10.3 8.5 8.2 9.9 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 8 Nov 24
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 (Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Equity Income Fund) The Scheme seeks to generate regular income through investments in fixed income securities and using arbitrage and other derivative strategies. The Scheme also intends to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing a portion of the Scheme?s assets in equity and equity related instruments ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund is a Hybrid - Equity Savings fund was launched on 5 Dec 14. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. ICICI Prudential MIP 25
CAGR/Annualized
return of 10% since its launch. Ranked 2 in Hybrid Debt
category. Return for 2023 was 11.4% , 2022 was 5.1% and 2021 was 9.9% . ICICI Prudential MIP 25
Growth Launch Date 30 Mar 04 NAV (08 Nov 24) ₹71.7785 ↓ -0.07 (-0.10 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,254 on 15 Oct 24 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.74 Sharpe Ratio 3.25 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 Oct 19 ₹10,000 31 Oct 20 ₹10,793 31 Oct 21 ₹12,359 31 Oct 22 ₹12,929 31 Oct 23 ₹13,957 31 Oct 24 ₹16,055 Returns for ICICI Prudential MIP 25
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 8 Nov 24 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.2% 3 Month 1.6% 6 Month 6.4% 1 Year 14.3% 3 Year 8.9% 5 Year 9.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 10% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 11.4% 2022 5.1% 2021 9.9% 2020 10.9% 2019 9.6% 2018 5.1% 2017 12.9% 2016 10.9% 2015 6.4% 2014 22.5% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential MIP 25
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 19 Sep 13 11.04 Yr. Akhil Kakkar 22 Jan 24 0.69 Yr. Roshan Chutkey 2 May 22 2.42 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 31 Jul 22 2.17 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential MIP 25 as on 15 Oct 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 16.54% Equity 21.69% Debt 61.5% Other 0.26% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 7.82% Health Care 4.75% Consumer Cyclical 3.29% Communication Services 1.42% Basic Materials 1.37% Consumer Defensive 1.25% Utility 0.75% Technology 0.59% Industrials 0.44% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 44.67% Government 24.34% Cash Equivalent 7.52% Securitized 1.51% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 10.09% AA 39.28% AAA 50.63% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 8% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -10% ₹337 Cr 33,404,750 07.18 Goi 14082033
Sovereign Bonds | -8% ₹265 Cr 25,815,500 7.38% Govt Stock 2027
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹117 Cr 11,500,000 L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹83 Cr 850 360 One Prime Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹75 Cr 7,500 JM Financial Products Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹70 Cr 700 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 19 | ICICIBANK2% ₹68 Cr 536,823 Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹63 Cr 650 Prestige Estates Projects Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹60 Cr 600 7.26% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹56 Cr 5,463,150 2. ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 15.5% since its launch. Ranked 7 in Hybrid Equity
category. Return for 2023 was 28.2% , 2022 was 11.7% and 2021 was 41.7% . ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
Growth Launch Date 3 Nov 99 NAV (08 Nov 24) ₹370.04 ↓ -1.64 (-0.44 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹41,396 on 30 Sep 24 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Equity AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.78 Sharpe Ratio 3.41 Information Ratio 2.09 Alpha Ratio 7.75 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 Oct 19 ₹10,000 31 Oct 20 ₹9,198 31 Oct 21 ₹15,945 31 Oct 22 ₹17,634 31 Oct 23 ₹20,357 31 Oct 24 ₹27,284 Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 8 Nov 24 Duration Returns 1 Month -2.7% 3 Month 0.5% 6 Month 8.4% 1 Year 30.7% 3 Year 18.4% 5 Year 22.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 15.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 28.2% 2022 11.7% 2021 41.7% 2020 9% 2019 9.3% 2018 -1.9% 2017 24.8% 2016 13.7% 2015 2.1% 2014 45.6% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
Name Since Tenure Sankaran Naren 7 Dec 15 8.82 Yr. Manish Banthia 19 Sep 13 11.04 Yr. Mittul Kalawadia 29 Dec 20 3.76 Yr. Akhil Kakkar 22 Jan 24 0.69 Yr. Sri Sharma 30 Apr 21 3.42 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 31 Jul 22 2.17 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund as on 30 Sep 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 16.21% Equity 68.06% Debt 14.99% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 18.98% Consumer Cyclical 11.57% Utility 6.93% Energy 6.16% Health Care 6.01% Communication Services 4.82% Industrials 4.72% Technology 2.86% Consumer Defensive 2.61% Basic Materials 1.94% Real Estate 1.51% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 12.9% Cash Equivalent 12.03% Government 7% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 3.78% AA 30.35% AAA 65.87% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 17 | 5325557% ₹2,784 Cr 62,807,600
↓ -6,361,500 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 12 | ICICIBANK6% ₹2,492 Cr 19,579,632 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 21 | HDFCBANK5% ₹2,213 Cr 12,775,772
↓ -394,900 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 21 | MARUTI5% ₹2,089 Cr 1,578,091 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 16 | BHARTIARTL4% ₹1,679 Cr 9,820,680
↓ -303,525 Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 May 16 | SUNPHARMA4% ₹1,650 Cr 8,561,834
↓ -482,300 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 22 | RELIANCE3% ₹1,185 Cr 4,014,343 Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 17 | 5003123% ₹1,133 Cr 38,077,802
↑ 3,600,301 TVS Motor Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 18 | 5323433% ₹1,091 Cr 3,840,285 Govt Stock 22092033
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹829 Cr 80,746,220 3. ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 6.9% since its launch. Ranked 4 in Arbitrage
category. Return for 2023 was 7.1% , 2022 was 4.2% and 2021 was 3.9% . ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth Launch Date 30 Dec 06 NAV (08 Nov 24) ₹32.8819 ↑ 0.03 (0.09 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹23,958 on 30 Sep 24 Category Hybrid - Arbitrage AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.97 Sharpe Ratio 0.76 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 Oct 19 ₹10,000 31 Oct 20 ₹10,443 31 Oct 21 ₹10,832 31 Oct 22 ₹11,233 31 Oct 23 ₹12,038 31 Oct 24 ₹12,936 Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 8 Nov 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.8% 3 Month 1.8% 6 Month 3.8% 1 Year 7.6% 3 Year 6.2% 5 Year 5.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 7.1% 2022 4.2% 2021 3.9% 2020 4.3% 2019 5.9% 2018 6.2% 2017 5.5% 2016 6.8% 2015 7.6% 2014 8.6% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Name Since Tenure Nikhil Kabra 29 Dec 20 3.76 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 31 Jul 22 2.17 Yr. Darshil Dedhia 13 Sep 24 0.05 Yr. Ajaykumar Solanki 23 Aug 24 0.1 Yr. Archana Nair 1 Feb 24 0.66 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund as on 30 Sep 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 93.57% Debt 6.92% Other 0.03% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 20.81% Industrials 11.63% Basic Materials 8.71% Energy 7.13% Consumer Cyclical 6.27% Technology 5.52% Communication Services 3.78% Health Care 3.34% Consumer Defensive 3.32% Utility 2.66% Real Estate 1.72% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 83.67% Corporate 15.09% Government 1.72% Securitized 0% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru Money Market Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -11% ₹2,634 Cr 72,657,622 Future on HDFC Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -5% -₹1,257 Cr 7,199,500
↑ 7,199,500 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 21 | HDFCBANK5% ₹1,247 Cr 7,199,500
↓ -168,850 ICICI Pru Savings Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -4% ₹855 Cr 16,474,508 Future on Tata Motors Ltd
Derivatives | -3% -₹742 Cr 7,549,850
↑ 7,549,850 Tata Motors Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | TATAMOTORS3% ₹736 Cr 7,549,850 Future on Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Derivatives | -3% -₹606 Cr 1,412,250
↑ 1,412,250 Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 20 | TCS3% ₹603 Cr 1,412,250
↑ 58,100 Future on Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -2% -₹592 Cr 3,165,200
↑ 3,165,200 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | KOTAKBANK2% ₹587 Cr 3,165,200
↑ 7,200 4. ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 8% since its launch. Return for 2023 was 9.9% , 2022 was 7.1% and 2021 was 9.5% . ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 5 Dec 14 NAV (08 Nov 24) ₹21.48 ↑ 0.01 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,168 on 30 Sep 24 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1 Sharpe Ratio 1.92 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 Oct 19 ₹10,000 31 Oct 20 ₹9,958 31 Oct 21 ₹11,606 31 Oct 22 ₹12,346 31 Oct 23 ₹13,398 31 Oct 24 ₹14,837 Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 8 Nov 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 0% 3 Month 1.8% 6 Month 5.8% 1 Year 10.3% 3 Year 8.5% 5 Year 8.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 9.9% 2022 7.1% 2021 9.5% 2020 4.8% 2019 10.4% 2018 3.4% 2017 10.9% 2016 11.4% 2015 4% 2014 Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 5 Dec 14 9.83 Yr. Ritesh Lunawat 29 Dec 20 3.76 Yr. Dharmesh Kakkad 23 Feb 21 3.6 Yr. Sri Sharma 30 Apr 21 3.42 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 31 Jul 22 2.17 Yr. Ajaykumar Solanki 23 Aug 24 0.1 Yr. Archana Nair 1 Feb 24 0.66 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund as on 30 Sep 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 73.62% Equity 17.83% Debt 8.54% Other 0.02% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 17.6% Consumer Cyclical 9.19% Consumer Defensive 8.95% Energy 8.89% Technology 7.67% Health Care 7.64% Basic Materials 6.61% Utility 4.97% Industrials 4.14% Communication Services 2.4% Real Estate 1.52% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 69.54% Corporate 6.92% Government 5.7% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 19.84% AAA 80.16% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru Money Market Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -8% ₹993 Cr 27,397,169
↑ 2,760,709 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 16 | RELIANCE6% ₹782 Cr 2,646,890
↑ 1,356,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | HDFCBANK6% ₹686 Cr 3,963,358
↓ -155,650 ITC Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | ITC5% ₹562 Cr 10,855,285
↑ 1,877,685 Future on HDFC Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -5% -₹562 Cr 3,218,600
↑ 435,600 Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -5% -₹550 Cr 1,846,750
↑ 994,750 Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 15 | SUNPHARMA4% ₹544 Cr 2,821,993
↑ 1,050 Future on Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -4% -₹456 Cr 2,347,100
↓ -156,450 Future on Tata Motors Ltd
Derivatives | -4% -₹450 Cr 4,585,350 Tata Motors Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | TATAMOTORS4% ₹447 Cr 4,588,847
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