L&T Tax Advantage Fund Vs SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund

L&T Tax Advantage Fund and SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund both the schemes differ on a number of parameters. These differences exist, even though both the schemes are a part of the same category, that is, Equity ELSS. Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) are also known as tax saving Mutual Fund. These schemes offer individuals dual benefits of investing and tax deductions. Individuals Investing in ELSS schemes can claim a tax deduction of up to INR 1,50,000 under Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961. However, these schemes have a lock-in period of three years which again is the shortest as compared to the other tax saving avenues. Though there are a number of schemes offered under one category, nevertheless; there are differences between them. So, let’s understand the differences between L&T Tax Advantage Fund and SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund.

L&T Tax Advantage Fund

L&T Tax Advantage Fund’s investment objective is to attain long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio predominantly consisting of equity and equity-related securities. This open-ended tax savings Mutual Fund scheme was incepted on February 27, 2006. L&T Tax Advantage Fund uses S&P BSE 200 TRI Index as its benchmark index and is managed solely by Mr. S. N. Lahiri. In normal situations, L&T Tax Advantage Fund invests around 95% of its accumulated pooled money in equity and equity-related instruments and the remaining in money market instruments. As on March 31, 2018, HDFC Bank Limited, IndusInd Bank Limited, Larsen & Toubro Limited, and Godrej Properties Limited were some of the holdings of L&T Tax Advantage Fund’s portfolio. Greater diversification for risk control and 360-degree research are some of the benefits of L&T Tax Advantage Fund.

SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund

SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund is an apt choice for investors seeking dual advantage of tax savings along with exposure in the equity markets. This scheme of SBI Mutual Fund aims to deliver investment benefits to its investors along with offering tax deductions. The scheme uses S&P BSE 100 Index as its benchmark to construct its basket of assets. Mr. Dinesh Balachandran is the fund manager managing SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund. Based on the Asset Allocation objective, SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund invests around 80-100% of its fund money in equity and equity-related instruments while the remaining portion in money market instruments. ICICI Bank Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, and Rural Electrification Corporation Limited are some of the holdings of SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund’s portfolio as on March 31, 2018.

L&T Tax Advantage Fund Vs SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund

L&T Tax Advantage Fund and SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund both the schemes differ on a number of parameters. So, let us understand the differences between both the schemes by comparing these parameters that are classified into four sections, namely, basics section, performance section, yearly performance section, and other details section.

Basics Section

It is the first section in the comparison of the schemes. The parameters of the basics section include scheme category, Fincash Rating, and Current NAV. With respect to scheme category, it can be said that both the schemes are a part of Equity ELSS category. The comparison of Fincash Rating states that L&T Tax Advantage Fund is a 4-Star rated scheme and SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund is a 2-Star rated scheme. The comparison of NAV also states that both the schemes differ significantly. As on May 02, 2018, the NAV of L&T Tax Advantage Fund was approximately INR 57 and of SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund was around 142. The summary of this section is tabulated as follows.

Performance Section

Being the second section in the comparison, the parameter forming part of this section is CAGR or Compounded Annual Growth Rate returns. The comparison of performance section states that in most of the instances, L&T Tax Advantage Fund has performed better as compared to L&T Tax Advantage Fund. The table given below summarizes the 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 this section. Analysis of absolute returns reveals that in certain years, L&T Tax Advantage Fund leads the race. On the other hand, in certain years, SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund leads the race. The summary comparison of the yearly performance section is tabulated as follows.

Other Details Section

It is the last section in the comparison of the schemes. It includes parameters such as AUM, minimum SIP and lumpsum investment, and exit load. The minimum SIP and lumpsum investment for both the schemes are same, that is, INR 500. However, both the schemes differ considerably on account of AUM. The AUM of SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund was around INR 6,067 Crores while of L&T Tax Advantage Fund was approximately INR 3,016 Crores as of March 31, 2018. In addition, both the schemes do not have any exit load as they belong to the category of equity ELSS. The comparison summary of this section is as shown in the table given below.

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