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 ₹64.1572 ↑ 0.27 (0.43 %) ₹21,044 on 30 Sep 26 21 Dec 05 ☆☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 11 Moderate 1.41 0.21 0 0 Not Available 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹72.184 ↑ 0.05 (0.07 %) ₹5,782 on 30 Sep 26 17 Aug 05 ☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 33 Moderate 1.79 -0.45 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 -2.1% -3.7% -2.8% 1.7% 12.9% 11.6% 9.3% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details -0.8% -3.8% -2.3% -3.3% 9.9% 8.9% 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 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details 18.6% 12.8% 24.4% 6% 13% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details 13.2% 13.5% 18% 4.3% 17.9%
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 - 4.92 Yr. HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹300 ₹5,000 Anil Bamboli - 21.14 Yr.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 21 ₹10,000 31 Oct 22 ₹10,388 31 Oct 23 ₹11,995 31 Oct 24 ₹15,127 31 Oct 25 ₹16,916 31 Oct 26 ₹17,166 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 21 ₹10,000 31 Oct 22 ₹10,455 31 Oct 23 ₹11,543 31 Oct 24 ₹14,375 31 Oct 25 ₹15,812 31 Oct 26 ₹15,326
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 6.44% Equity 50.54% Debt 33.08% Other 9.94% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 13.33% Consumer Cyclical 6.63% Real Estate 6.26% Health Care 4.47% Utility 3.86% Basic Materials 3.66% Industrials 3.42% Energy 3.37% Consumer Defensive 2.75% Communication Services 1.63% Technology 0.9% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 29.68% Cash Equivalent 5.74% Government 4.11% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 64.3% AAA 35.7% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Gold ETF
- | -6% ₹1,351 Cr 107,591,000 SBI Silver ETF
- | -4% ₹750 Cr 34,896,178 Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | BIRET2% ₹510 Cr 15,164,234 Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹466 Cr 475 Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | EMBASSY2% ₹414 Cr 9,520,000 GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 5321552% ₹398 Cr 23,350,297 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | HDFCBANK2% ₹373 Cr 5,262,000 Bandhan Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | BANDHANBNK2% ₹365 Cr 20,500,000 Delhivery Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 15 Apr 26 | 5435292% ₹354 Cr 8,638,573 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 15 Apr 22 | ICICIBANK1% ₹307 Cr 2,320,000 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 8.27% Equity 67.77% Debt 10.67% Other 13.29% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 23.07% Consumer Cyclical 10.12% Health Care 5.72% Industrials 5.15% Energy 5.14% Technology 4.13% Consumer Defensive 3.03% Basic Materials 2.87% Utility 2.57% Communication Services 2.41% Real Estate 1.85% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 7.73% Cash Equivalent 7.68% Government 3.53% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 26.06% AAA 73.94% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -12% ₹677 Cr 53,833,490 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | HDFCBANK7% ₹397 Cr 5,599,983
↑ 2,099,983 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | RELIANCE5% ₹281 Cr 2,366,500 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | ICICIBANK5% ₹274 Cr 2,073,100 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹167 Cr 951,850
↓ -46,075 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | KOTAKBANK3% ₹150 Cr 3,600,000 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | 5322153% ₹147 Cr 1,200,000 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 20 | MARUTI2% ₹112 Cr 93,800
↑ 15,000 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 20 | 5325552% ₹108 Cr 3,351,500 HDFC Silver ETF
- | -2% ₹105 Cr 5,000,000
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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