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 ₹64.6136 ↓ -0.71 (-1.09 %) ₹20,935 on 31 Aug 26 21 Dec 05 ☆☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 11 Moderate 1.46 0.8 0 0 Not Available 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹72.525 ↑ 0.73 (1.01 %) ₹6,031 on 31 Aug 26 17 Aug 05 ☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 33 Moderate 1.79 0.11 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 -3.6% -2.1% -0.6% 4.3% 13% 11.5% 9.4% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details -2.6% -2.3% -1.4% -1.7% 10.2% 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 - 4.84 Yr. HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹300 ₹5,000 Anil Bamboli - 21.05 Yr.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 21 ₹10,000 30 Sep 22 ₹10,357 30 Sep 23 ₹12,094 30 Sep 24 ₹15,334 30 Sep 25 ₹16,414 30 Sep 26 ₹17,635 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 21 ₹10,000 30 Sep 22 ₹10,237 30 Sep 23 ₹11,668 30 Sep 24 ₹14,733 30 Sep 25 ₹15,527 30 Sep 26 ₹15,551
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 6% Equity 50.68% Debt 33.23% Other 10.09% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 13.67% Real Estate 6.3% Consumer Cyclical 5.31% Health Care 4.55% Utility 4.01% Basic Materials 3.91% Energy 3.53% Industrials 3.5% Consumer Defensive 2.76% Communication Services 1.68% Technology 1.47% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 29.11% Cash Equivalent 5.29% Government 4.83% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 2.87% AA 53.77% AAA 43.36% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Gold ETF
- | -7% ₹1,373 Cr 107,591,000 SBI Silver ETF
- | -4% ₹768 Cr 34,896,178 Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 5432612% ₹510 Cr 15,164,234 Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹469 Cr 475
↑ 475 Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 5426022% ₹418 Cr 9,520,000 GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 5321552% ₹399 Cr 23,350,297 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | HDFCBANK2% ₹377 Cr 5,262,000 Delhivery Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 15 Apr 26 | 5435292% ₹363 Cr 8,638,573 Bandhan Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 5411532% ₹354 Cr 20,500,000 Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 15 Oct 25 | M&MFIN2% ₹316 Cr 9,232,926 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 15.04% Equity 60.71% Debt 10.83% Other 13.42% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 20.46% Consumer Cyclical 9.55% Health Care 5.84% Industrials 4.94% Energy 4.64% Technology 4.45% Utility 2.49% Communication Services 2.35% Consumer Defensive 2.24% Basic Materials 1.94% Real Estate 1.81% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 14.07% Corporate 8.09% Government 3.71% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 22.99% AAA 77.01% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -12% ₹710 Cr 53,833,490 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | RELIANCE5% ₹302 Cr 2,366,500 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | ICICIBANK5% ₹301 Cr 2,073,100 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | HDFCBANK4% ₹248 Cr 3,500,000 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹181 Cr 997,925 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | 5322153% ₹156 Cr 1,200,000 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | KOTAKBANK3% ₹151 Cr 3,600,000 HDFC Silver ETF
- | -2% ₹112 Cr 5,000,000 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 20 | 5325552% ₹110 Cr 3,351,500 Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 21 | SUNPHARMA2% ₹109 Cr 546,750
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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