Fincash » SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Vs HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
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SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Vs HDFC Multi-Asset Fund both belong to the Multi Asset Allocation category of Mutual Funds. Multi asset allocation funds are a part of the hybrid category. The special part about this scheme is that the fund can invest in three asset classes. This means that multi asset allocation can invest in debt, equity and in one more asset class. As per the norms, the fund should invest a minimum of 10 percent in each of the asset classes. Though SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund and HDFC Multi-Asset Fund both belong to the same category nevertheless; there exist numerous differences between them. So, let us understand the differences between both the schemes through this article.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund, earlier known as SBI Magnum Monthly Income Plan Floater, was launched in the year 2005. The scheme aims to provide regular Income, attractive returns and liquidity in addition to mitigating the impact of interest rate risk through an actively managed Portfolio of Floating Rate and fixed rate debt instruments, money market instruments, derivatives and equity.
Some of the top holdings of the fund (as on 31st July 2018) are Govt Stock 2022, Gold - Mumbai, RMZ Infotech Private Limited, Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, CLIX Capital Services Private Limited, etc.
HDFC Multi-Asset Fund, earlier known as HDFC Multiple Yield Fund - Plan 2005, was launched in the year 2005. The aim of the scheme is to generate positive returns over medium time frame with low-risk of Capital Loss over medium time frame.
Some of the top holdings of the fund (as on 30th July 2018) are Gold Bar 1 Kg (0.995 Purity), Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited, HDFC Bank Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd, Shriram Transport Finance Co Ltd, etc.
There are a number of differences between SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Vs HDFC Multi-Asset Fund on a number of parameters. So, let’s understand the differences between these schemes with the help of four sections, given below.
Fincash Rating, current NAV, AUM, expense raito, scheme category, etc., are some of the comparable elements that form part of the basics section. With respect to the scheme category, both the schemes belong to the same category of Multi Asset Allocation-Hybrid Fund.
The comparison of Fincash Rating shows that, SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund is a 4-Star rated scheme and HDFC Multi-Asset Fund is a 3-Star rated scheme*.
The summary of the basics section is as follows.
Parameters Basics NAV Net Assets (Cr) Launch Date Rating Category Sub Cat. Category Rank Risk Expense Ratio Sharpe Ratio Information Ratio Alpha Ratio Benchmark Exit Load SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹43.7371 ↑ 0.11 (0.24 %) ₹1,246 on 31 Jul 23 21 Dec 05 ☆☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 11 Moderate 1.8 1.58 0 0 Not Available 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹54.126 ↑ 0.11 (0.21 %) ₹1,913 on 31 Jul 23 17 Aug 05 ☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 33 Moderate 2.1 1.19 0 0 Not Available 0-15 Months (1%),15 Months and above(NIL)
The comparison of Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns at different time intervals is done in the performance section. The comparison of the performance section shows that in most instances, HDFC Multi-Asset Fund has performed better than SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund. The table given below shows the summary comparison of the performance section.
Parameters Performance 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since launch SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details 1% 7.2% 12.9% 14.8% 12.4% 11.1% 8.7% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details 0% 5.2% 9.4% 12% 14.7% 11% 9.8%
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Being the third section in the comparison of both the schemes, it analyses the differences in the absolute returns generated by both the schemes for a particular year. The analysis of yearly performance section shows that in some years, SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund leads the race while in others, HDFC Multi-Asset Fund leads the race. The summary comparison of the yearly performance section is tabulated as follows.
Parameters Yearly Performance 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details 6% 13% 14.2% 10.6% 0.4% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details 4.3% 17.9% 20.9% 9.3% -1.9%
Being the last section in the comparison, it includes parameters such as Minimum SIP investment and minimum lumpsum investment. The minimum SIP and lumpsum investment for both the schemes are same, that is, INR 500 and INR 5000, respectively.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund is currently managed by Ruchit Mehta.
HDFC Multi-Asset Fund is currently managed by a group of fund managers- Anil Bamboli, Chirag Setalvad, Rakesh Vyas and Krishan Daga.
The summarized comparison of the other details section is as follows.
Parameters Other Details Min SIP Investment Min Investment Fund Manager SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹500 ₹5,000 Dinesh Balachandran - 1.84 Yr. HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹300 ₹5,000 Anil Bamboli - 18.05 Yr.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 18 ₹10,000 30 Sep 19 ₹11,023 30 Sep 20 ₹11,852 30 Sep 21 ₹14,535 30 Sep 22 ₹15,053 30 Sep 23 ₹17,579 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 18 ₹10,000 30 Sep 19 ₹10,491 30 Sep 20 ₹11,551 30 Sep 21 ₹15,287 30 Sep 22 ₹15,650 30 Sep 23 ₹17,837
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 21.98% Equity 48% Debt 17.37% Other 10.8% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 13.04% Basic Materials 6.11% Health Care 5.24% Industrials 4.94% Technology 4.47% Consumer Defensive 3.99% Real Estate 3.9% Consumer Cyclical 2.44% Utility 2.19% Communication Services 1.68% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 21.36% Corporate 11.64% Government 8.21% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 37.28% AAA 62.72% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Gold ETF
- | -10% ₹166 Cr 31,936,000
↑ 6,000,000 6.79% Govt Stock 2029
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹65 Cr 6,650,000 6.1% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹41 Cr 4,350,000 Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 15 Feb 23 | EQUITASBNK2% ₹31 Cr 3,465,000 Britannia Industries Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 5008252% ₹31 Cr 70,000
↑ 70,000 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 15 Apr 22 | ICICIBANK2% ₹31 Cr 320,000
↑ 120,000 Sundaram Clayton Limited
Preference Shares | -2% ₹30 Cr 29,012,471 JM Financial Credit Solutions Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹30 Cr 300 Sagar Cements Ltd Shs Dematerialised (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 15 May 23 | SAGCEM2% ₹30 Cr 1,315,812 Brigade Enterprises Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 5329292% ₹30 Cr 500,000
↑ 500,000 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 16.25% Equity 55.12% Debt 16.13% Other 12.49% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 20.66% Industrials 8.42% Basic Materials 6.98% Technology 6.23% Consumer Cyclical 5.56% Consumer Defensive 5.21% Health Care 5.18% Energy 3.33% Communication Services 2.64% Utility 1.7% Real Estate 1.38% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 16.25% Government 9.4% Corporate 5.13% Securitized 1.6% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 1.96% AAA 98.04% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -13% ₹244 Cr 46,840,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | HDFCBANK6% ₹114 Cr 725,200 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | 5322154% ₹82 Cr 842,000 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | ICICIBANK4% ₹79 Cr 821,560 Future on Axis Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -2% -₹47 Cr Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 16 | INFY2% ₹44 Cr 305,183 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | BHARTIARTL2% ₹42 Cr 485,000 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 21 | SBIN2% ₹41 Cr 728,000
↑ 40,000 Future on Titan Co Ltd
Derivatives | -2% -₹39 Cr Titan Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 20 | TITAN2% ₹39 Cr 125,250
Therefore, in a nutshell, it can be said that both the schemes belong to the same category of Equity Fund but they have numerous differences. Resultantly, individuals should be careful before choosing any of the schemes for investment. They should understand the modalities of the scheme thoroughly and check whether the scheme suits their investment objective or not. This will help them to attain their objectives on time and in a hassle-free manner.
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