L&T Hybrid Equity Fund Vs ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund

There are a number of differences L&T Hybrid Equity Fund and ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund, though they are a part of the same category. These schemes are a part of equity-oriented balanced funds. In simple terms, balanced funds or hybrid funds enjoy the benefits of both equity and fixed income instruments. These schemes invest their accumulated fund money in both equity as well as debt instruments in a pre-determined proportion that may change over time. Balanced funds are suitable for individuals seeking long-term capital appreciation along with fixed income over time. Balanced funds can be considered as a good investment option for medium to long-term tenure. So, let us understand the differences between L&T Hybrid Equity Fund and ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund through this article.

L&T Hybrid Equity Fund (Erstwhile L&T India Prudence Fund)

L&T Hybrid Equity Fund (earlier known as L&T India Prudence Fund) is managed and offered by L&T Mutual Fund. This scheme is suitable for individuals seeking for capital appreciation in the long-term along with generation of reasonable returns earned from a portfolio consisting of both equity as well as fixed income instruments. The scheme uses S&P BSE 200 TRI Index and CRISIL Short Term bond Fund index as its base to build its portfolio. Based on the Asset Allocation objective of the scheme, it invests around 65-75% of its pooled investment money in equity and equity-related instruments while the remaining in fixed income instruments. Some of the highlights of L&T Hybrid Equity Fund are maintaining a balance between growth and stability and 360-degree approach. L&T Hybrid Equity Fund is jointly managed by Mr. S. N. Lahiri, Mr. Karan Desai and Mr. Shriram Ramanathan. This scheme was launched on February 07, 2011.

ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund

ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is an open-ended Balanced Fund scheme managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. This scheme was incepted in the year 2006. ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund uses CRISIL Hybrid 35+65- Aggressive Index to construct its portfolio. This scheme is jointly managed by Mr. Sankaren Naren, Mr. Rajat Chandak, Mr. Ihab Dalwai, and Mr. Manish Banthia where the first three individuals manage the equity investments while the last one looks after the fixed income investment of the scheme. Eicher Motors Limited, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited, and Godrej Properties Limited are some of the top constituents of this ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund’s scheme as of March 31, 2018. ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund aims to attain growth coupled with safety by Investing in a combination of equity and fixed income investments.

L&T Hybrid Equity Fund Vs ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund

L&T Hybrid Equity Fund and ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund differ on account of numerous parameters such as current NAV, AUM, performance, and so on. So, let us analyze each of these parameters that are divided into four sections listed below as follows.

Basics Section

Current NAV, Fincash Rating, and scheme category are some of the comparable elements that form part of the basics section. The comparison of NAV shows that ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund has performed better as compared to L&T Hybrid Equity Fund. The NAV of ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund was around INR 33 while of L&T Hybrid Equity Fund was approximately INR 47 as of April 26, 2018. Discussing the scheme category, it can be said that both the schemes belong to the Hybrid Balanced – Equity category. The comparison of Fincash Rating also reveals a difference. L&T Hybrid Equity Fund is a 4-star rated scheme and ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is a 3-Star rated scheme. The basics section is summarized in the table given below.

Performance Section

The comparison of Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns is done in the performance section. This comparison is done at different intervals such as 6 Month Return, 5 Year Return, and Return since Inception. With respect to performance section, it can be stated that L&T Hybrid Equity Fund has done better in many instances. The comparison summary of the performance section is as follows.

Yearly Performance Section

The comparison of absolute returns generated by both the section is done in this yearly performance section. The comparison of yearly performance section shows that for certain years, L&T Hybrid Equity Fund leads the race while in other ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund leads the race. The table given below shows the comparison of the yearly performance section.

Other Details Section

Being the last section, it compares details such as AUM, minimum SIP investment and minimum lumpsum investment. The minimum lumpsum investment for both the schemes is same, that is, INR 5,000. However, there is a difference in the minimum SIP amount of both the schemes. In case of L&T Mutual Fund’s scheme, the SIP amount is INR 500, while for ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund’s scheme, it is INR 1,000. Also, the comparison of AUM reveals a significant difference for both the schemes. the AUM of ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is approximately INR 26,050 Crores and of L&T Hybrid Equity Fund is around INR 9,820 Crores as on March 31, 2018. The table given below summarizes the comparison of the other details section.

Growth of 10k Investments over the years