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 ₹67.2128 ↓ -0.11 (-0.17 %) ₹14,944 on 31 Jan 26 21 Dec 05 ☆☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 11 Moderate 1.46 2.05 0 0 Not Available 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹76.615 ↓ -0.39 (-0.51 %) ₹5,714 on 31 Jan 26 17 Aug 05 ☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 33 Moderate 1.85 1.39 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 0.7% 5.1% 13.7% 24.6% 20.4% 15.2% 9.9% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details 0.9% 1.9% 7% 17% 15.9% 13.4% 10.4%
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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 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 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 - 4.26 Yr. HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹300 ₹5,000 Anil Bamboli - 20.47 Yr.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Jan 21 ₹10,000 31 Jan 22 ₹11,431 31 Jan 23 ₹11,977 31 Jan 24 ₹15,246 31 Jan 25 ₹16,963 31 Jan 26 ₹20,613 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Jan 21 ₹10,000 31 Jan 22 ₹11,956 31 Jan 23 ₹12,562 31 Jan 24 ₹15,094 31 Jan 25 ₹16,850 31 Jan 26 ₹19,343
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 14.55% Equity 46.65% Debt 29.4% Other 9.4% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 12.84% Real Estate 5.6% Basic Materials 5.35% Consumer Cyclical 4.86% Energy 4.05% Technology 3.18% Consumer Defensive 2.54% Utility 2.11% Industrials 1.84% Communication Services 1.75% Health Care 1.67% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 25.73% Cash Equivalent 13.22% Government 5.01% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 2.03% AA 55.85% AAA 42.12% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Silver ETF
- | -6% ₹920 Cr 32,296,178
↓ -8,000,000 Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | BIRET4% ₹535 Cr 15,164,234 SBI Gold ETF
- | -3% ₹508 Cr 37,241,000 Adani Power Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹299 Cr 30,000
↑ 30,000 Punjab National Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 24 | PNB2% ₹263 Cr 21,000,000 Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹258 Cr 25,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | HDFCBANK2% ₹247 Cr 2,662,000 Union Bank of India
Domestic Bonds | -2% ₹244 Cr 5,000
↑ 5,000 GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | GAIL2% ₹240 Cr 14,350,297 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 15 Sep 24 | RELIANCE2% ₹240 Cr 1,720,000 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 29.12% Equity 49.69% Debt 9.63% Other 11.56% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 21.22% Technology 7.92% Consumer Cyclical 7.89% Energy 6.84% Health Care 5.43% Industrials 4.08% Consumer Defensive 3.15% Basic Materials 3.04% Utility 3.04% Communication Services 2.91% Real Estate 1.87% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 28.54% Corporate 5.78% Government 4.43% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 14.51% AAA 85.49% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -12% ₹670 Cr 49,159,819
↓ -8,786,928 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | RELIANCE5% ₹288 Cr 2,066,500
↑ 50,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | HDFCBANK4% ₹255 Cr 2,741,200
↑ 100,000 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | ICICIBANK4% ₹243 Cr 1,796,600
↓ -429,100 Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 16 | INFY4% ₹234 Cr 1,423,600
↑ 823,600 Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -3% -₹177 Cr 1,266,500
↑ 1,266,500 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 21 | SBIN3% ₹170 Cr 1,575,000 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹144 Cr 731,925 Future on Infosys Ltd
Derivatives | -2% -₹135 Cr 823,600
↑ 823,600 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | AXISBANK2% ₹110 Cr 800,000
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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