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 ₹64.0602 ↑ 0.07 (0.12 %) ₹11,306 on 31 Oct 25 21 Dec 05 ☆☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 11 Moderate 1.46 0.7 0 0 Not Available 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹74.843 ↓ -0.18 (-0.25 %) ₹5,149 on 31 Oct 25 17 Aug 05 ☆☆☆ Hybrid Multi Asset 33 Moderate 1.85 0.55 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 1.8% 6.8% 8.5% 13.9% 17.2% 14.6% 9.7% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details 1% 3.5% 5.1% 10.1% 14.1% 14.1% 10.4%
Talk to our investment specialist
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 12.8% 24.4% 6% 13% 14.2% HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details 13.5% 18% 4.3% 17.9% 20.9%
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 - 4.01 Yr. HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details ₹300 ₹5,000 Anil Bamboli - 20.22 Yr.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 20 ₹10,000 30 Nov 21 ₹11,728 30 Nov 22 ₹12,581 30 Nov 23 ₹14,893 30 Nov 24 ₹17,583 30 Nov 25 ₹20,276 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 20 ₹10,000 30 Nov 21 ₹12,665 30 Nov 22 ₹13,423 30 Nov 23 ₹15,056 30 Nov 24 ₹17,906 30 Nov 25 ₹20,006
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 7.71% Equity 47.87% Debt 34.07% Other 10.34% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 15.4% Consumer Cyclical 6.24% Real Estate 4.75% Energy 4.23% Basic Materials 3.95% Technology 3.89% Consumer Defensive 3.62% Industrials 2.13% Utility 1.9% Health Care 0.9% Communication Services 0.36% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 25.81% Government 9.11% Cash Equivalent 6.87% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 2.2% AA 50.67% AAA 47.13% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Silver ETF
- | -6% ₹758 Cr 48,296,178 SBI Gold ETF
- | -3% ₹398 Cr 37,241,000 6.33% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹370 Cr 37,500,000 6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹343 Cr 35,000,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | HDFCBANK2% ₹263 Cr 2,662,000 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 15 Sep 24 | RELIANCE2% ₹261 Cr 1,720,000 Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 5432612% ₹259 Cr 7,664,234 PB Fintech Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 25 | 5433902% ₹213 Cr 1,222,500 Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹209 Cr 20,000 TATA Power Renewable Energy Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹205 Cr 20,000 HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 24% Equity 51.35% Debt 13.2% Other 11.45% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 22.77% Consumer Cyclical 8.03% Energy 6.83% Technology 5.42% Health Care 5.38% Industrials 4.64% Basic Materials 3.67% Consumer Defensive 3.42% Communication Services 3.27% Real Estate 2.37% Utility 2.04% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 23.52% Corporate 6.8% Government 6.38% Securitized 0.5% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 20.73% AAA 79.27% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -12% ₹598 Cr 57,946,747 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | RELIANCE6% ₹300 Cr 2,016,500 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | ICICIBANK6% ₹299 Cr 2,225,700 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | HDFCBANK5% ₹261 Cr 2,641,200
↑ 58,000 Reliance Industries Ltd.
Derivatives | SHORT4% -₹189 Cr 1,266,500
↑ 1,266,500 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹150 Cr 731,925 Icici Bank Ltd.
Derivatives | SHORT3% -₹149 Cr 1,099,700
↑ 1,099,700 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 21 | SBIN3% ₹141 Cr 1,500,000 Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 16 | INFY2% ₹89 Cr 600,000
↑ 14,400 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | 5322152% ₹86 Cr 700,000
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.
Excellent coverage