
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 ₹62.6309  ↓ -0.14   (-0.22 %)   ₹10,262 on 15 Sep 25   21 Dec 05  ☆☆☆☆  Hybrid   Multi Asset   11  Moderate  1.46   -0.1   0   0   Not Available   0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)   HDFC Multi-Asset Fund  
Growth
Fund Details ₹74.314  ↓ -0.32   (-0.43 %)   ₹4,715 on 31 Aug 25   17 Aug 05  ☆☆☆  Hybrid   Multi Asset   33  Moderate  1.85   -0.16   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 3.5%   5.5%   10.6%   12.1%   17.5%   15.5%   9.7%   HDFC Multi-Asset Fund  
Growth
Fund Details 2.3%   4.5%   7.1%   10%   14.9%   15.6%   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 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 - 3.92 Yr.  HDFC Multi-Asset Fund  
Growth
Fund Details ₹300   ₹5,000  Anil Bamboli - 20.14 Yr. 
 SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund  
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years. 
Date Value 30 Sep 20 ₹10,000 30 Sep 21 ₹12,263 30 Sep 22 ₹12,701 30 Sep 23 ₹14,832 30 Sep 24 ₹18,805 30 Sep 25 ₹20,129  HDFC Multi-Asset Fund  
Growth
Fund Details Growth of 10,000 investment over the years. 
Date Value 30 Sep 20 ₹10,000 30 Sep 21 ₹13,235 30 Sep 22 ₹13,549 30 Sep 23 ₹15,442 30 Sep 24 ₹19,498 30 Sep 25 ₹20,550 
 SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund  
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation 
Asset Class Value Cash 7.86% Equity 45.43% Debt 36% Other 10.72%  Equity Sector Allocation 
Sector Value Financial Services 14.35% Consumer Cyclical 6.37% Real Estate 5.02% Technology 4.06% Basic Materials 3.76% Energy 3.72% Consumer Defensive 3.31% Industrials 2.12% Utility 1.49% Health Care 0.87% Communication Services 0.36%  Debt Sector Allocation 
Sector Value Corporate 27.4% Government 9.48% Cash Equivalent 6.97%  Credit Quality 
Rating Value A 2.69% AA 59.06% AAA 36.28%  Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio 
Name Holding Value Quantity  SBI Silver ETF  
-  | -7% ₹804 Cr 46,296,178 
 ↓ -5,000,000  6.33% Govt Stock 2035  
Sovereign Bonds  | -4% ₹445 Cr 45,000,000 
 ↑ 25,000,000  SBI Gold ETF  
-  | -4% ₹405 Cr 37,241,000  6.68% Govt Stock 2040  
Sovereign Bonds  | -2% ₹273 Cr 27,500,000 
 ↑ 17,500,000  Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Real Estate) 
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 5432612% ₹262 Cr 7,664,234  HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services) 
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | HDFCBANK2% ₹260 Cr 2,662,000  Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy) 
Equity, Since 15 Sep 24 | RELIANCE2% ₹236 Cr 1,720,000  Bharti Telecom Limited  
Debentures  | -2% ₹208 Cr 20,000  Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate) 
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 5426022% ₹208 Cr 4,900,000  TATA Power Renewable Energy Limited  
Debentures  | -2% ₹206 Cr 20,000  HDFC Multi-Asset Fund  
Growth
Fund Details Asset Allocation 
Asset Class Value Cash 25.28% Equity 50.48% Debt 12.76% Other 11.49%  Equity Sector Allocation 
Sector Value Financial Services 22.81% Consumer Cyclical 8.24% Energy 6.58% Health Care 5.53% Technology 5.13% Industrials 4.81% Consumer Defensive 4.34% Basic Materials 3.78% Communication Services 3.14% Real Estate 2.46% Utility 2.1%  Debt Sector Allocation 
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 24.78% Corporate 7.08% Government 5.67% Securitized 0.51%  Credit Quality 
Rating Value AA 22.31% AAA 77.69%  Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio 
Name Holding Value Quantity  HDFC Gold ETF  
-  | -12% ₹575 Cr  ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services) 
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | 5321746% ₹300 Cr 2,225,700  Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy) 
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | RELIANCE6% ₹275 Cr 2,016,500  HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services) 
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | HDFCBANK5% ₹246 Cr 2,583,200  Future on Reliance Industries Ltd  
Derivatives  | -4% -₹174 Cr  Future on ICICI Bank Ltd  
Derivatives  | -3% -₹149 Cr  Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services) 
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹137 Cr 731,925 
 ↑ 95,000  State Bank of India (Financial Services) 
Equity, Since 31 Aug 21 | SBIN3% ₹131 Cr 1,500,000 
 ↑ 750,000  Infosys Ltd (Technology) 
Equity, Since 31 Jan 16 | INFY2% ₹84 Cr 585,600 
 ↓ -303,200  Cipla Ltd (Healthcare) 
Equity, Since 31 May 23 | 5000872% ₹80 Cr 534,980 
 ↑ 159,980 
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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