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SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Vs HDFC Multi-Asset Fund

Updated on September 18, 2026 , 3375 views

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 (Erstwhile SBI Magnum Monthly Income Plan Floater)

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 (Erstwhile HDFC Multiple Yield Fund - Plan 2005)

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.

SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Vs HDFC Multi-Asset Fund

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.

Basics Section

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
BasicsNAV
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
₹66.6995 ↑ 0.38   (0.58 %)
₹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
₹74.412 ↑ 0.30   (0.40 %)
₹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)

Performance Section

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
Performance1 Month
3 Month
6 Month
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Since launch
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details
-1%
0.2%
2.9%
9.3%
13.9%
12.5%
9.6%
HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details
-1.7%
0.1%
0.8%
1.4%
10.3%
9.6%
10%

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Yearly Performance Section

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 Performance2024
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%

Other Details Section

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 DetailsMin SIP Investment
Min Investment
Fund Manager
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹500
₹5,000
Dinesh Balachandran - 4.75 Yr.
HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹300
₹5,000
Anil Bamboli - 20.97 Yr.

Growth of 10k Investments over the years

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details
DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,559
31 Aug 23₹12,175
31 Aug 24₹15,332
31 Aug 25₹16,168
31 Aug 26₹18,476
Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details
DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,467
31 Aug 23₹11,612
31 Aug 24₹14,562
31 Aug 25₹15,308
31 Aug 26₹16,264

Detailed Portfolio Comparison

Asset Allocation
SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Fund Details
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.72%
Equity50.58%
Debt32.36%
Other10.33%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services14.24%
Consumer Cyclical5.51%
Health Care4.8%
Real Estate4.52%
Utility4.31%
Industrials3.74%
Energy3.62%
Basic Materials3.32%
Consumer Defensive2.86%
Technology1.94%
Communication Services1.71%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate26.86%
Government6.22%
Cash Equivalent6.01%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A2.74%
AA53.23%
AAA44.04%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
SBI Gold ETF
- | -
7%₹1,389 Cr107,591,000
SBI Silver ETF
- | -
4%₹791 Cr34,896,178
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 543261
3%₹523 Cr15,164,234
GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 532155
2%₹408 Cr23,350,297
Delhivery Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 15 Apr 26 | 543529
2%₹397 Cr8,638,573
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | HDFCBANK
2%₹383 Cr5,262,000
6.94% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹380 Cr37,500,000
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 15 Oct 25 | M&MFIN
2%₹360 Cr9,232,926
Bandhan Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 541153
2%₹358 Cr20,500,000
Biocon Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | 532523
2%₹330 Cr7,920,476
Asset Allocation
HDFC Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Fund Details
Asset ClassValue
Cash13.63%
Equity63.14%
Debt10.81%
Other12.42%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services20.7%
Consumer Cyclical9.83%
Health Care5.76%
Industrials5.16%
Technology5.13%
Energy4.86%
Utility2.68%
Communication Services2.57%
Consumer Defensive2.55%
Basic Materials2.03%
Real Estate1.85%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent12.66%
Corporate8.02%
Government3.76%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA23.28%
AAA76.72%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
HDFC Gold ETF
- | -
11%₹651 Cr53,833,490
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | RELIANCE
5%₹309 Cr2,366,500
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | ICICIBANK
5%₹298 Cr2,073,100
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | HDFCBANK
4%₹262 Cr3,500,000
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | BHARTIARTL
3%₹197 Cr997,925
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | 532215
2%₹148 Cr1,200,000
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | KOTAKBANK
2%₹141 Cr3,600,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 20 | 532555
2%₹116 Cr3,351,500
↓ -1,911,000
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 20 | MARUTI
2%₹112 Cr78,800
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 21 | SUNPHARMA
2%₹109 Cr546,750

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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