fund of funds is one of the Top Mutual Funds for investors whose investment amounts are not too large and it is easier to manage one fund (a fund of funds) rather than a number of Mutual Funds. In this form of mutual fund investment strategy, investors get to hold a number of funds under the umbrella of a single fund, hence the name funds of funds.
Often going by the name of multi-manager investment; it is considered as one of the mutual fund categories. One of the key advantages of multi-manager investments is that at a lower ticket size, the investor can diversify themselves across a gamut of mutual fund schemes. So let us go through the numerous aspects of fund of funds like why to invest in a fund of funds, advantages of fund of funds, fund of funds in India, the performance of fund of funds, and other important aspects.
In simple words, a Mutual Fund Investing its collected pool of money in another mutual fund (one or maybe more) is referred to as fund of funds. Investors in their portfolios take exposure to different funds and keep track of them separately. However, by Investing in multi-manager mutual funds this process gets more simplified as investors need to track only one fund, which in turn holds numerous mutual funds within it. Assume an individual has invested in 10 different funds having exposure in various financial assets like stocks, Bonds, government securities, gold, etc. However, he finds it difficult in managing those funds as he needs to keep a track of each fund separately. Therefore, to avoid such hassles, the investor invests money in a multi-management investment (or a single funds of funds strategy) which has its stakes in different Mutual Funds.
These funds consist of a diverse asset pool – with securities comprising of equity, debt instruments, precious metals, etc. This allows Asset Allocation funds to generate high returns through the best performing instrument, at a reduced risk level guaranteed by the relatively stable securities present in the portfolio.
Investing in different Mutual Funds, primarily trading in gold securities are gold funds. Fund of funds belonging to this category can have a portfolio of Mutual Funds or the gold trading companies themselves, depending upon the concerned asset management company.
Mutual Funds operating in foreign countries are targeted by the international fund of funds. This allows investors to potentially yield higher returns through the best-performing stocks and bonds of the respective country.
This is the most common type of fund of funds Mutual Funds available in the Market. The asset base of such a fund comprises of various professionally managed Mutual Funds, all of which have a different portfolio concentration. A multi-manager fund of funds usually has multiple portfolio managers, each dealing with a specific asset present in the Mutual Fund.
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Fund of funds comprising Exchange Traded Fund in their portfolio is a popular investment tool in the country. Investing in an ETF through fund of funds is more accessible than a direct investment in this instrument. This is because ETFs require the a Demat Trading Account while investing in ETF fund of funds have no such limitations.
However, ETFs have a slightly higher risk Factor associated with them as they are traded like shares in the stock market, making these fund of funds more susceptible to the volatility of the market.
The main aim of the top fund of funds is to maximise returns by investing in a varied portfolio posing minimal risk. Individuals with access to a small pool of financial resources which they can spare for a more extended period of time can choose such a Mutual Fund. Since the portfolio of such funds consists of varying Types of Mutual Funds, it ensures access to high-value funds as well.
Ideally, investors with relatively fewer resources and low liquidity needs can choose to invest in the top fund of funds available in the market. This enables them to earn maximum returns at minimal risk.
There are various benefits of investing in a fund of funds Mutual Fund –
Fund of funds target various Best Performing Mutual Funds in the market, each specialising in a particular asset or sector of fund. This ensures gains through diversification, as both returns and risks are optimised due to underlying portfolio variety.
Fund of funds is managed by highly trained people with years of experience. Proper analysis and calculated market predictions made by such portfolio managers ensure high yields through intricate investment strategies.
An individual with limited financial resources can easily invest in the top fund of funds available to earn higher profits. Monthly investment schemes can also be availed while choosing a fund of funds to invest in.
Expense ratios to manage a fund of funds Mutual Funds are higher than standard Mutual Funds, as it has a higher managing expense. Added expenses include primarily choosing the right asset to invest in, which keeps on fluctuating periodically.
Tax levied on a fund of funds are payable by an investor, only during Redemption of the principal amount. However, during recovery, both short-term and long-term Capital gains are subjected to tax deductions, depending upon the annual Income of the investor and the time period of investment.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) PGIM India Euro Equity Fund Growth ₹18.08
↓ -0.05 ₹343 12.4 13.9 24.1 14.4 3.2 20.6 IDBI Nifty Index Fund Growth ₹36.2111
↓ -0.02 ₹208 9.1 11.9 16.2 20.3 11.7 PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund Growth ₹47.4
↑ 0.48 ₹1,497 12.1 22.4 12.5 22.5 10.3 24 ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund Growth ₹45.4126 ₹112 1 4.1 7.8 7.6 6.5 Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund Growth ₹44.2059 ₹1,240 1.1 3.9 7.4 7.2 5.8 7.8 ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund Growth ₹121.627
↑ 0.06 ₹27,064 1.6 10.6 6.9 14.1 15.2 Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF Growth ₹239.3
↑ 0.13 ₹1,858 3.2 15 6.8 18.4 19.5 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 7 Funds showcased
Commentary PGIM India Euro Equity Fund IDBI Nifty Index Fund PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF Point 1 Lower mid AUM (₹343 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹208 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹1,497 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹112 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹1,240 Cr). Highest AUM (₹27,064 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹1,858 Cr). Point 2 Established history (18+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Point 3 Rating: 2★ (lower mid). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Top rated. Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 2★ (lower mid). Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Moderately Low. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Point 5 5Y return: 3.25% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 11.74% (upper mid). 5Y return: 10.26% (lower mid). 5Y return: 6.46% (lower mid). 5Y return: 5.76% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 15.24% (upper mid). 5Y return: 19.50% (top quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 14.36% (lower mid). 3Y return: 20.28% (upper mid). 3Y return: 22.48% (top quartile). 3Y return: 7.61% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 7.20% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 14.11% (lower mid). 3Y return: 18.44% (upper mid). Point 7 1Y return: 24.09% (top quartile). 1Y return: 16.16% (upper mid). 1Y return: 12.46% (upper mid). 1Y return: 7.81% (lower mid). 1Y return: 7.37% (lower mid). 1Y return: 6.85% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 6.79% (bottom quartile). Point 8 1M return: 4.51% (upper mid). 1M return: 3.68% (upper mid). 1M return: 5.38% (top quartile). 1M return: 0.28% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.32% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 1.43% (lower mid). 1M return: 3.03% (lower mid). Point 9 Alpha: 2.98 (top quartile). Alpha: -1.03 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -9.90 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Point 10 Sharpe: 1.08 (upper mid). Sharpe: 1.04 (lower mid). Sharpe: 0.32 (lower mid). Sharpe: 1.68 (upper mid). Sharpe: 1.83 (top quartile). Sharpe: 0.23 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 0.00 (bottom quartile). PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
IDBI Nifty Index Fund
PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund
Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund
Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
Assets >= 50 Crore
& Sorted based on 1 year Return
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(Erstwhile DHFL Pramerica Top Euroland Offshore Fund) The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of units of overseas mutual funds. Below is the key information for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to invest in the stocks and equity related instruments comprising the S&P CNX Nifty Index in the same weights as these stocks represented in the Index with the intent to replicate the performance of the Total Returns Index of S&P CNX Nifty index. The scheme will adopt a passive investment strategy and will seek to achieve the investment objective by minimizing the tracking error between the S&P CNX Nifty index (Total Returns Index) and the scheme. Research Highlights for IDBI Nifty Index Fund Below is the key information for IDBI Nifty Index Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in units of overseas mutual funds, focusing on
agriculture and/or would be direct and indirect beneficiaries of the anticipated growth in the agriculture and/or affiliated/allied sectors. Research Highlights for PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund Below is the key information for PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Dynamic Accrual Plan) The primary investment objective of this Plan is to seek to provide reasonable returns, commensurate with low risk while providing a high level of liquidity, through investments made primarily in the schemes of domestic or offshore Mutual Fund(s) having asset allocation to: • Money market and debt securities. This Plan may be considered to be ideal for investors having a low risk appetite and a shorter duration of investment. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Plan/s will be realized. Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund Returns up to 1 year are on Seek to generate optimal returns with high liquidity by active management of
the portfolio by investing predominantly in debt oriented mutual fund schemes and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized. Research Highlights for Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund Below is the key information for Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Moderate Plan) The primary investment objective of this Plan is to seek to generate long term capital appreciation and current income by creating a portfolio that is invested in the schemes of domestic or offshore Mutual Fund(s) mainly having asset allocation to: • Equity and equity related securities as well as • Fixed income securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Plan/s will be realized. Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio created by investing in
specified open-ended equity, and debt schemes of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized Research Highlights for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF Below is the key information for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF Returns up to 1 year are on 1. PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Sep 07 NAV (15 Sep 25) ₹18.08 ↓ -0.05 (-0.28 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹343 on 31 Jul 25 Category Others - Fund of Fund AMC Pramerica Asset Managers Private Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.62 Sharpe Ratio 1.08 Information Ratio -0.35 Alpha Ratio 2.98 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹12,672 31 Aug 22 ₹7,964 31 Aug 23 ₹7,665 31 Aug 24 ₹9,423 31 Aug 25 ₹11,342 Returns for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 4.5% 3 Month 12.4% 6 Month 13.9% 1 Year 24.1% 3 Year 14.4% 5 Year 3.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 3.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 20.6% 2023 14.6% 2022 -35.6% 2021 -1.9% 2020 20.5% 2019 21.4% 2018 -10.3% 2017 14.6% 2016 -6.7% 2015 5.7% Fund Manager information for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
Name Since Tenure Anandha Padmanabhan Anjeneyan 15 Feb 25 0.54 Yr. Vivek Sharma 15 Feb 25 0.54 Yr. Data below for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.15% Equity 97.85% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity PGIM Jennison Emerging Mkts Eq USD W Acc
Investment Fund | -98% ₹336 Cr 337,368
↑ 82,090 Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd.
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -2% ₹6 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -0% ₹0 Cr 2. IDBI Nifty Index Fund
IDBI Nifty Index Fund
Growth Launch Date 25 Jun 10 NAV (28 Jul 23) ₹36.2111 ↓ -0.02 (-0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹208 on 30 Jun 23 Category Others - Index Fund AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.9 Sharpe Ratio 1.04 Information Ratio -3.93 Alpha Ratio -1.03 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹14,962 31 Aug 22 ₹15,597 Returns for IDBI Nifty Index Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 3.7% 3 Month 9.1% 6 Month 11.9% 1 Year 16.2% 3 Year 20.3% 5 Year 11.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 10.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Fund Manager information for IDBI Nifty Index Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for IDBI Nifty Index Fund as on 30 Jun 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 3. PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund
PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund
Growth Launch Date 14 May 10 NAV (15 Sep 25) ₹47.4 ↑ 0.48 (1.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,497 on 31 Jul 25 Category Others - Fund of Fund AMC Pramerica Asset Managers Private Limited Rating ☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.55 Sharpe Ratio 0.32 Information Ratio -0.16 Alpha Ratio -9.9 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹12,576 31 Aug 22 ₹8,543 31 Aug 23 ₹10,618 31 Aug 24 ₹13,848 31 Aug 25 ₹14,740 Returns for PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 5.4% 3 Month 12.1% 6 Month 22.4% 1 Year 12.5% 3 Year 22.5% 5 Year 10.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 10.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 24% 2023 39.5% 2022 -33.8% 2021 7% 2020 72.4% 2019 30.9% 2018 0.3% 2017 11.9% 2016 0.8% 2015 -14.7% Fund Manager information for PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund
Name Since Tenure Anandha Padmanabhan Anjeneyan 15 Feb 25 0.54 Yr. Vivek Sharma 15 Feb 25 0.54 Yr. Data below for PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.18% Equity 97.82% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity PGIM Jennison Global Eq Opps USD I Acc
Investment Fund | -98% ₹1,472 Cr 522,878
↑ 218 Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd.
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -2% ₹30 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹6 Cr 4. ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund
Growth Launch Date 18 Dec 03 NAV (16 Sep 25) ₹45.4126 Net Assets (Cr) ₹112 on 31 Jul 25 Category Others - Fund of Fund AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.63 Sharpe Ratio 1.68 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-6 Months (0.5%),6 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹10,636 31 Aug 22 ₹10,952 31 Aug 23 ₹11,732 31 Aug 24 ₹12,657 31 Aug 25 ₹13,624 Returns for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.3% 3 Month 1% 6 Month 4.1% 1 Year 7.8% 3 Year 7.6% 5 Year 6.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 16 Jun 17 8.22 Yr. Ritesh Lunawat 29 Dec 20 4.68 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Debt Management Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 9.63% Equity 0.85% Debt 89.26% Other 0.26% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru All Seasons Bond Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -41% ₹46 Cr 11,489,378 ICICI Pru Short Term Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -35% ₹39 Cr 5,832,596 ICICI Pru Medium Term Bond Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -14% ₹15 Cr 3,054,781 Bandhan Gov Sec Inv Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -7% ₹8 Cr 2,029,560 ICICI Pru Savings Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -3% ₹3 Cr 52,616 Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹1 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -0% ₹0 Cr ICICI Pru Floating Interest Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -₹0 Cr 00
↓ -103,865 5. Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund
Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Sep 04 NAV (16 Sep 25) ₹44.2059 Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,240 on 31 Jul 25 Category Others - Fund of Fund AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.46 Sharpe Ratio 1.83 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-3 Months (0.5%),3 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹10,499 31 Aug 22 ₹10,740 31 Aug 23 ₹11,399 31 Aug 24 ₹12,258 31 Aug 25 ₹13,192 Returns for Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.3% 3 Month 1.1% 6 Month 3.9% 1 Year 7.4% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 5.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.8% 2023 6.8% 2022 3.2% 2021 3.3% 2020 10.5% 2019 10.4% 2018 6.3% 2017 5.9% 2016 8.9% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Harshal Joshi 15 Jul 16 9.14 Yr. Data below for Bandhan All Seasons Bond Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 35.81% Debt 64.12% Other 0.19% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Bandhan Corporate Bond Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -60% ₹742 Cr 371,420,163
↑ 98,177,091 Bandhan Arbitrage Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -40% ₹496 Cr 140,582,040
↑ 39,570,565 Triparty Repo Trp_010825
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹8 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -1% -₹6 Cr Cash Margin - Ccil
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹0 Cr 6. ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund
Growth Launch Date 18 Dec 03 NAV (15 Sep 25) ₹121.627 ↑ 0.06 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹27,064 on 31 Jul 25 Category Others - Fund of Fund AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.21 Sharpe Ratio 0.23 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹12,852 31 Aug 22 ₹13,687 31 Aug 23 ₹15,513 31 Aug 24 ₹18,981 31 Aug 25 ₹20,119 Returns for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 1.4% 3 Month 1.6% 6 Month 10.6% 1 Year 6.9% 3 Year 14.1% 5 Year 15.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 12.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund
Name Since Tenure Sankaran Naren 5 Sep 18 6.99 Yr. Manish Banthia 16 Jun 17 8.22 Yr. Ritesh Lunawat 12 Jun 23 2.22 Yr. Dharmesh Kakkad 28 May 18 7.27 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Conservative Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 10.55% Equity 49.64% Debt 39.69% Other 0.12% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru All Seasons Bond Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -13% ₹3,457 Cr 858,143,681 ICICI Pru Savings Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -10% ₹2,762 Cr 49,708,100
↑ 16,247,177 ICICI Pru Large & Mid Cap Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -7% ₹1,883 Cr 17,152,741
↑ 3,584,590 ICICI Pru Technology Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -7% ₹1,780 Cr 81,851,558
↑ 7,923,128 ICICI Pru Banking & Fin Svcs Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -7% ₹1,761 Cr 116,684,752
↑ 1,656,534 ICICI Pru Short Term Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -6% ₹1,685 Cr 254,324,855 ICICI Pru Infrastructure Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -5% ₹1,445 Cr 68,754,288 ICICI Pru Focused Equity Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -5% ₹1,303 Cr 124,471,896 ICICI Pru Innovt Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -5% ₹1,244 Cr 665,482,391
↑ 26,693,807 ICICI Pru Banking & PSU Debt Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -3% ₹932 Cr 270,698,889 7. Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
Growth Launch Date 9 Aug 04 NAV (15 Sep 25) ₹239.3 ↑ 0.13 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,858 on 31 Jul 25 Category Others - Fund of Fund AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1 Sharpe Ratio 0 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹13,721 31 Aug 22 ₹14,804 31 Aug 23 ₹17,732 31 Aug 24 ₹23,226 31 Aug 25 ₹24,292 Returns for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 15 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 3% 3 Month 3.2% 6 Month 15% 1 Year 6.8% 3 Year 18.4% 5 Year 19.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 16.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Fund Manager information for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Bisen 15 Nov 21 3.8 Yr. Devender Singhal 9 May 19 6.32 Yr. Data below for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF as on 31 Jul 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 5.4% Equity 76.12% Debt 12.6% Other 5.88% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF
- | -11% ₹212 Cr 3,097,000 Kotak Consumption Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -11% ₹206 Cr 146,659,548 Kotak Infra & Econ Reform Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -10% ₹189 Cr 24,607,551 Kotak Nifty 50 ETF
- | -10% ₹179 Cr 6,592,500
↑ 1,075,000 Kotak Nifty IT ETF
- | -8% ₹147 Cr 38,200,000 Kotak Gilt Inv Growth - Direct
Investment Fund | -7% ₹138 Cr 12,634,309 iShares NASDAQ 100 ETF USD Acc
- | -7% ₹121 Cr 10,300 Kotak Bond Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -6% ₹112 Cr 12,869,186 Kotak Gold ETF
- | -6% ₹111 Cr 13,370,000 Kotak Quant Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -6% ₹104 Cr 70,592,506
Like every mutual fund, fund of funds also has numerous advantages. Some of them are:
One of the key primary benefits is portfolio diversification. Here, despite investing in one single fund, the investment is made in several mutual fund schemes, where the fund is allocated in an optimal manner with the aim to earn maximum returns at a given level of risk.
Multi-management investment helps retail investors to get access to funds that are not easily available for investments. A single fund of fund can take exposure in turn to Equity Funds, Debt fund or even commodity based mutual funds. This ensures diversification for the retail investor by just getting into one Mutual fund.
All the funds under this category are expected to follow a due diligence process conducted by the fund manager where they need to check the background and credentials of the underlying fund managers before making an investment to ensure the strategy is in-line with expectations.
This is a good option for retail investors who wish to venture into this investment avenue with a lower ticket size.
For understanding the modalities of how multi-manager investment functions, it is important to understand the concepts of fettered and unfettered management. Fettered management is a situation when the mutual fund invests its money in a portfolio containing assets and funds managed by its own company. In other words, the money is invested in the funds of the same asset management company. In contrast, unfettered management is a situation where the mutual fund invests in external funds managed by other Asset Management Companies. Unfettered funds have an advantage over fettered funds as they can exploit opportunities from numerous funds and other schemes instead of limiting themselves to the same family funds.
The following image gives clarity on how multi-management investment can help an individual instead of a simple mutual fund to achieve their objectives.
Though multi-management investment has a lot of benefits associated with it, one of the important factors that one needs to be aware of is the fee associated with it. Investors should be aware of any charges or expenses that a mutual fund will attract and make their investments accordingly. Therefore, in a nutshell, it can be concluded fund of funds is an ideal investment option for investors who seek to enjoy a hassle free investment in mutual funds.
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A: The most significant advantage of FOFs is that it diversifies your investment and ensures good returns. If you are planning to diversify your investment portfolio, it is good to invest in FOFs. It reduces your risk and ensures that you enjoy good returns on your investments.
A: There are five different types of FOFs, and these are as follows:
Each of the FOF has unique features. For example, in gold funds you will invest in gold ETF and in multi-managers FOFs you will invest in different types of mutual funds.
A: FOFs are mutual funds, hence, when you invest you should consider your risk taking capacity and the amount of money you want to invest. The percentage of returns you expect in the given time will give you an idea of your capacity to take risks. Based on that, you should evaluate the money you want to invest. Your financial condition should also help you decide how much money you should invest in FOFs.
Once you have assessed these two factors, select a particular FOF and start investing.
A: Gold FOFs are considered one of the most secure investments. These are like gold ETFs, and when you invest in gold FOF, it is like investing in physical gold without the added issues like paying GST, Sales Tax, or wealth tax. This investment is secure as gold price never falls extensively compared to the market and hence, produces good returns. Thus, often gold FOF is considered one of the best and safest investments.
A: The Exchange Traded Funds or the ETFs are the most popular FOFs as investing in these funds is the easiest. All you need to do is open a Demat account to trade in ETFs, and there are no limitations as to the amount of money you can invest in ETFs.
A: It is taxable. As an investor, you will have to pay tax on the principal amount when you redeem your investment. If you invest in FOF for the short-term, you will have to pay Taxes on the principal and the returns. However, dividend earned is not taxable as the fund house bears the taxes.
A: Different FOFs have different investment periods. However, if you want to earn maximum returns, you must invest in FOFs for a reasonably long time.
Research Highlights for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund