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SIP vs RD

Updated on October 2, 2026 , 37941 views

Which is Better Investment Option?

SIP vs RD? where to invest for better wealth creation? An ultimate approach to generate wealth is saving money every month. Typically, a Systematic Investment plan (SIP) and an RD (Recurring deposit) are two of the most efficient investment options in India to save money every month. Both SIP and RD enable investors to invest small sums of money in regular intervals to earn good returns. With a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), the investors have to invest a small amount of money, either monthly or quarterly, to earn market-linked returns. While with an RD (Recurring Deposit), the investor invests fixed amount of money for a pre-decided period to yield fixed returns. Now, the investors can easily calculate SIP returns using a sip calculator and RD returns using an RD Calculator to estimate their investment needs.

In India, few of the most convenient periodic investment options include SIP, RD and PPF (SIP being the most popular one).

SIP-VS-RD

SIP Vs RD - Product Structure

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)

A SIP is an Investing mode to invest a certain amount in Mutual Funds periodically. The minimum amount to invest in a Systematic Investment Plan is as less as INR 500. Usually, SIPs in equity are said to offer good returns because they are market linked and can give return commensurate to the market. As per various sources, the SIP returns over long periods can be as high as 12% to 22% p.a., which is much higher than the interest rates offered by an RD (Recurring Deposit). The only disadvantage of a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is that the SIP returns are volatile since they are market-linked, so the risk factor is much higher. However, when invested for long-term, SIPs are considered to offer good returns.

Recurring Deposit (RD)

A Recurring Deposit or RD is an investment scheme in which the investor has to choose an investment amount and the tenure of investment before investing. Under an RD, the investor has to invest monthly over the selected tenure to earn some interest and the invested amount. Generally, the interest rate of RD varies from 7% to 9% p.a. and is consequently higher for senior citizens. The RD return rate is much less than a Fixed Deposit and SIP because an RD earns interest of the entire 12 months only on the first deposit. On the second deposit in an RD, the interest is earned for 11 months, on the third deposit for 10 months and so on. So, there are no compounding benefits in an RD, unlike FD and SIP. The RD returns are fixed and can be calculated easily using an RD calculator. The major disadvantage of a Recurring Deposit is that it is not tax efficient. TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is applicable on the interest income from RD.

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Fund Selection Methodology used to find 7 funds

  • Category: Hybrid
  • Investment Option: SIP
  • AUM Range: 500 to 100000 Cr
  • Minimum fund age: 3 years
  • Sorted On : 3-year return (high to low)
  • No Of Funds: 7

Top 7 Performing Balanced Fund SIP

As Balanced Fund have less riskier than Equity Mutual Funds, Balanced Funds can give stable returns over extended period of time. List of funds below are based on last 3 Years annualized returns (CAGR) and funds having net assets over 500 Crore & Fund Age > 3 years.

1. Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund

(Erstwhile Sundaram Balanced Fund)

The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation and current income through a judicious mix of investments in equities and fixed income securities.

Research Highlights for Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,954 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (26 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 14.20% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 16.03% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 27.10% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 1.80% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 5.81 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.64 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.12 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund

Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 23 Jun 00
NAV (31 Dec 21) ₹135.137 ↑ 0.78   (0.58 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,954 on 30 Nov 21
Category Hybrid - Hybrid Equity
AMC Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating ☆☆
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 2.18
Sharpe Ratio 2.64
Information Ratio -0.12
Alpha Ratio 5.81
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
₹
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹436,710.
Net Profit of ₹136,710
Invest Now

Returns for Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 31 Dec 21

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.8%
3 Month 0.5%
6 Month 10.5%
1 Year 27.1%
3 Year 16%
5 Year 14.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Fund Manager information for Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Sundaram Equity Hybrid Fund as on 30 Nov 21

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

2. BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund

(Erstwhile BOI AXA Mid Cap Equity And Debt Fund)

The scheme's objective is to provide capital appreciation and income distribution to investors from a portfolio constituting of mid cap equity and equity related securities as well as fixed income securities.However there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized

Research Highlights for BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,051 Cr).
  • Established history (10+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 13.24% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 14.59% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 12.05% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -1.74% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.71 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~67%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Bank of Maharashtra (~2.4%).

Below is the key information for BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund

BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 20 Jul 16
NAV (01 Oct 26) ₹42.31 ↓ -0.26   (-0.61 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,051 on 31 Aug 26
Category Hybrid - Hybrid Equity
AMC BOI AXA Investment Mngrs Private Ltd
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 2.04
Sharpe Ratio 0.71
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹9,921
30 Sep 23₹12,415
30 Sep 24₹17,307
30 Sep 25₹16,534
30 Sep 26₹18,795

BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
₹
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹426,080.
Net Profit of ₹126,080
Invest Now

Returns for BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 31 Dec 21

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.7%
3 Month 1.5%
6 Month 16.2%
1 Year 12%
3 Year 14.6%
5 Year 13.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 15.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 -0.9%
2024 25.8%
2023 33.7%
2022 -4.8%
2021 54.5%
2020 31.1%
2019 -4.7%
2018 -14.2%
2017 47.1%
2016
Fund Manager information for BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Alok Singh16 Feb 179.54 Yr.

Data below for BOI AXA Mid and Small Cap Equity and Debt Fund as on 31 Aug 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash19.59%
Equity66.93%
Debt13.48%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services14.4%
Industrials13.53%
Health Care10.42%
Technology7.37%
Consumer Cyclical7.32%
Basic Materials6.48%
Consumer Defensive4.39%
Energy1.17%
Real Estate0.78%
Utility0.5%
Communication Services0.33%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate15.26%
Cash Equivalent10.74%
Government7.07%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA3.91%
AAA96.09%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Bank of Maharashtra (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | MAHABANK
2%₹50 Cr6,100,000
↑ 1,100,000
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | BALRAMCHIN
2%₹46 Cr670,000
↑ 72,000
Sterlite Technologies Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 26 | STLTECH
2%₹43 Cr592,439
UNO Minda Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 19 | UNOMINDA
2%₹42 Cr331,037
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹42 Cr4,200,000
↑ 3,500,000
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 26 | AUROPHARMA
2%₹41 Cr240,000
The Federal Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 26 | FEDERALBNK
2%₹41 Cr1,150,004
↑ 140,000
Abbott India Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | ABBOTINDIA
2%₹39 Cr15,000
Mankind Pharma Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 26 | MANKIND
2%₹39 Cr160,000
Quality Power Electrical Equipments Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 25 | QPOWER
2%₹38 Cr261,578

3. SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Magnum Monthly Income Plan Floater)

To provide regular income, liquidity and attractive returns to investors in addition to mitigating the impact of interest rate risk through an actively managed portfolio of floating rate and fixed rate debt instruments, equity, money market instruments and derivatives.

Research Highlights for SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹20,935 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 5Y return: 11.85% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 13.22% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 6.37% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -2.72% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.80 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~97%).
  • Largest holding SBI Gold ETF (~6.6%).

Below is the key information for SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund

SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
Growth
Launch Date 21 Dec 05
NAV (01 Oct 26) ₹65.1431 ↓ -0.31   (-0.47 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹20,935 on 31 Aug 26
Category Hybrid - Multi Asset
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating ☆☆☆☆
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.46
Sharpe Ratio 0.8
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
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

SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
₹
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹405,518.
Net Profit of ₹105,518
Invest Now

Returns for SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 31 Dec 21

DurationReturns
1 Month -2.7%
3 Month -2%
6 Month 4.3%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 13.2%
5 Year 11.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 9.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 18.6%
2024 12.8%
2023 24.4%
2022 6%
2021 13%
2020 14.2%
2019 10.6%
2018 0.4%
2017 10.9%
2016 8.7%
Fund Manager information for SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
NameSinceTenure
Dinesh Balachandran31 Oct 214.84 Yr.
Mansi Sajeja1 Dec 232.75 Yr.
Vandna Soni1 Jan 242.67 Yr.

Data below for SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund as on 31 Aug 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash6%
Equity50.68%
Debt33.23%
Other10.09%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services13.67%
Real Estate6.3%
Consumer Cyclical5.31%
Health Care4.55%
Utility4.01%
Basic Materials3.91%
Energy3.53%
Industrials3.5%
Consumer Defensive2.76%
Communication Services1.68%
Technology1.47%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate29.11%
Cash Equivalent5.29%
Government4.83%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A2.87%
AA53.77%
AAA43.36%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
SBI Gold ETF
- | -
7%₹1,373 Cr107,591,000
SBI Silver ETF
- | -
4%₹768 Cr34,896,178
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 543261
2%₹510 Cr15,164,234
Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹469 Cr475
↑ 475
Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 542602
2%₹418 Cr9,520,000
GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 532155
2%₹399 Cr23,350,297
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | HDFCBANK
2%₹377 Cr5,262,000
Delhivery Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 15 Apr 26 | 543529
2%₹363 Cr8,638,573
Bandhan Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 541153
2%₹354 Cr20,500,000
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 15 Oct 25 | M&MFIN
2%₹316 Cr9,232,926

4. UTI Multi Asset Fund

(Erstwhile UTI Wealth Builder Fund)

The objective of the Scheme is to achieve long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments along with investments in Gold ETFs and Debt and Money Market Instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for UTI Multi Asset Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,063 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 11.46% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 12.83% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 0.72% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -5.10% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.30 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~72%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding UTI Gold ETF (~13.4%).

Below is the key information for UTI Multi Asset Fund

UTI Multi Asset Fund
Growth
Launch Date 21 Oct 08
NAV (01 Oct 26) ₹75.4937 ↓ -0.39   (-0.52 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,063 on 31 Aug 26
Category Hybrid - Multi Asset
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating ☆
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.72
Sharpe Ratio 0.3
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,095
30 Sep 23₹11,963
30 Sep 24₹16,899
30 Sep 25₹16,926
30 Sep 26₹17,271

UTI Multi Asset Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
₹
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹405,518.
Net Profit of ₹105,518
Invest Now

Returns for UTI Multi Asset Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 31 Dec 21

DurationReturns
1 Month -5.1%
3 Month -2.9%
6 Month 2.6%
1 Year 0.7%
3 Year 12.8%
5 Year 11.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 11.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 11.1%
2024 20.7%
2023 29.1%
2022 4.4%
2021 11.8%
2020 13.1%
2019 3.9%
2018 -0.5%
2017 17.1%
2016 7.3%
Fund Manager information for UTI Multi Asset Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sharwan Goyal12 Nov 214.81 Yr.
Jaydeep Bhowal1 Oct 241.92 Yr.
Lokesh Kulthia19 Jun 260.2 Yr.

Data below for UTI Multi Asset Fund as on 31 Aug 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.88%
Equity71.67%
Debt9.77%
Other14.68%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services20.6%
Industrials9.7%
Consumer Defensive9.43%
Technology8.8%
Basic Materials5.75%
Consumer Cyclical5.69%
Real Estate4.17%
Health Care3.49%
Communication Services2.03%
Energy2%
Utility0.04%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government5.86%
Corporate4.3%
Cash Equivalent3.48%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA7.25%
AAA92.75%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
UTI Gold ETF
- | -
13%₹949 Cr73,012,656
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | ICICIBANK
3%₹235 Cr1,619,611
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 25 | KOTAKBANK
3%₹210 Cr5,004,306
↑ 11,300
Nestle India Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | NESTLEIND
3%₹193 Cr1,289,189
↓ -10,800
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | TCS
3%₹184 Cr766,007
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 25 | HDFCBANK
3%₹177 Cr2,492,846
↓ -4,600
ITC Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 22 | ITC
2%₹166 Cr6,516,175
↓ -11,800
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | BEL
2%₹129 Cr3,118,720
Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | INFY
2%₹123 Cr1,087,576
↓ -34,200
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | INDIGO
2%₹118 Cr225,484

5. ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Dynamic Plan)

To generate capital appreciation by actively investing in equity and equity related securities. For defensive considerations, the Scheme may invest in debt, money market instruments and derivatives. The investment manager will have the discretion to take aggressive asset calls i.e. by staying 100% invested in equity market/equity related instruments at a given point of time and 0% at another, in which case, the fund may be invested in debt related instruments at its discretion. The AMC may choose to churn the portfolio of the Scheme in order to achieve the investment objective. The Scheme is suitable for investors seeking high returns and for those who are willing to take commensurate risks.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹87,833 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 13.87% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 12.36% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: -0.14% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -4.45% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.28 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~68%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~97%).
  • Largest holding ICICI Pru Gold ETF (~10.1%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund

ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 Oct 02
NAV (01 Oct 26) ₹778.96 ↓ -4.59   (-0.59 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹87,833 on 31 Aug 26
Category Hybrid - Multi Asset
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating ☆☆
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.47
Sharpe Ratio 0.28
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,977
30 Sep 23₹13,463
30 Sep 24₹17,811
30 Sep 25₹18,997
30 Sep 26₹19,209

ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
₹
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹426,080.
Net Profit of ₹126,080
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 31 Dec 21

DurationReturns
1 Month -4.5%
3 Month -3%
6 Month 1.5%
1 Year -0.1%
3 Year 12.4%
5 Year 13.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 20%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 18.6%
2024 16.1%
2023 24.1%
2022 16.8%
2021 34.7%
2020 9.9%
2019 7.7%
2018 -2.2%
2017 28.2%
2016 12.5%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sankaran Naren1 Feb 1214.59 Yr.
Manish Banthia22 Jan 242.61 Yr.
Akhil Kakkar22 Jan 242.61 Yr.
Gaurav Chikane2 Aug 215.08 Yr.
Sharmila D'Silva31 Jul 224.09 Yr.
Masoomi Jhurmarvala4 Nov 241.82 Yr.
Antariksha Banerjee15 Jun 260.21 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund as on 31 Aug 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash12.62%
Equity67.53%
Debt9.95%
Other9.9%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services25.79%
Consumer Cyclical9.5%
Consumer Defensive5.91%
Industrials4.87%
Energy4.66%
Basic Materials4.46%
Technology3.37%
Health Care2.97%
Real Estate2.05%
Communication Services1.96%
Utility1.71%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent10.21%
Corporate7.6%
Government4.76%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A1.1%
AA28.4%
AAA68.66%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Pru Gold ETF
- | -
10%₹8,849 Cr671,777,975
↓ -19,362,382
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 22 | HDFCBANK
6%₹4,906 Cr69,199,542
Life Insurance Corporation of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 24 | LICI
4%₹3,349 Cr80,107,788
↑ 61,651,710
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 06 | ICICIBANK
4%₹3,305 Cr22,730,775
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 20 | RELIANCE
3%₹2,865 Cr22,432,703
↓ -250,000
Bajaj Finserv Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 24 | 532978
3%₹2,270 Cr11,233,749
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 20 | 532215
2%₹2,089 Cr16,068,164
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | INDIGO
2%₹1,647 Cr3,146,458
↑ 124,636
Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | INFY
2%₹1,514 Cr13,357,602
↓ -694,400
ITC Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | ITC
2%₹1,397 Cr54,664,918

6. Axis Triple Advantage Fund

To generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments, fixed income instruments & gold exchange traded funds.

Research Highlights for Axis Triple Advantage Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,611 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 7.40% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 11.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 4.42% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -4.11% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.71 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~66%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~91%).
  • Largest holding Axis Gold ETF (~12.3%).

Below is the key information for Axis Triple Advantage Fund

Axis Triple Advantage Fund
Growth
Launch Date 23 Aug 10
NAV (01 Oct 26) ₹43.591 ↓ -0.21   (-0.47 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,611 on 31 Aug 26
Category Hybrid - Multi Asset
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating ☆☆
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 2
Sharpe Ratio 0.71
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹9,461
30 Sep 23₹10,153
30 Sep 24₹12,951
30 Sep 25₹13,494
30 Sep 26₹14,292

Axis Triple Advantage Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
₹
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹367,070.
Net Profit of ₹67,070
Invest Now

Returns for Axis Triple Advantage Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 31 Dec 21

DurationReturns
1 Month -4.1%
3 Month -1.3%
6 Month 4.3%
1 Year 4.4%
3 Year 11.9%
5 Year 7.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 9.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 15.3%
2024 15.4%
2023 12.9%
2022 -5.8%
2021 22.8%
2020 18%
2019 15.3%
2018 1.9%
2017 15.9%
2016 7.1%
Fund Manager information for Axis Triple Advantage Fund
NameSinceTenure
Devang Shah5 Apr 242.41 Yr.
Aditya Pagaria1 Jun 242.25 Yr.
Ashish Naik22 Jun 1610.2 Yr.
Hardik Shah5 Apr 242.41 Yr.
Pratik Tibrewal1 Feb 251.58 Yr.
Krishnaa N16 Dec 241.71 Yr.

Data below for Axis Triple Advantage Fund as on 31 Aug 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9.78%
Equity65.89%
Debt9.75%
Other14.58%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services21.53%
Consumer Cyclical12.91%
Industrials9.59%
Health Care5.33%
Technology4.5%
Basic Materials4.39%
Consumer Defensive3.1%
Energy2.59%
Communication Services2.18%
Real Estate2.11%
Utility1.16%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent9.4%
Corporate8.01%
Government2.12%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A9.19%
AA37.15%
AAA53.66%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Axis Gold ETF
- | -
12%₹320 Cr25,064,451
↓ -1,938,973
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 18 | ICICIBANK
6%₹152 Cr1,044,798
↓ -87,030
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 10 | HDFCBANK
4%₹95 Cr1,345,257
↓ -119,318
Axis Silver ETF
- | -
3%₹68 Cr2,935,398
↑ 510,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 13 | LT
3%₹65 Cr161,906
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 26 | 532215
2%₹58 Cr449,821
↑ 40,417
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 24 | BHARTIARTL
2%₹57 Cr313,446
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 19 | RELIANCE
2%₹55 Cr428,034
↑ 10,000
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | SBIN
2%₹55 Cr514,247
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | M&M
2%₹45 Cr137,218
↓ -43,104

7. Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund

(Erstwhile IDFC Balanced Fund)

The Fund seeks to generate long term capital appreciation along with current income by investing in a mix of equity and equity related securities, debt securities and money market instruments. There is no assurance or guarantee that the objectives of the scheme will be realised.

Research Highlights for Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,410 Cr).
  • Established history (9+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 9.66% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 11.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 3.25% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -4.21% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 6.08 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.40 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.80 (top quartile).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~80%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding ICICI Bank Ltd (~5.8%).

Below is the key information for Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund

Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 16
NAV (01 Oct 26) ₹26.937 ↓ -0.18   (-0.67 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,410 on 31 Jul 26
Category Hybrid - Hybrid Equity
AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 2.15
Sharpe Ratio 0.4
Information Ratio 0.8
Alpha Ratio 6.08
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹9,937
30 Sep 23₹11,292
30 Sep 24₹15,122
30 Sep 25₹15,208
30 Sep 26₹15,924

Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
₹
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹385,859.
Net Profit of ₹85,859
Invest Now

Returns for Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 31 Dec 21

DurationReturns
1 Month -4.2%
3 Month -1.6%
6 Month 8.6%
1 Year 3.2%
3 Year 11.9%
5 Year 9.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 10.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.7%
2024 21%
2023 20.4%
2022 -1.1%
2021 30.8%
2020 13.9%
2019 4.7%
2018 -3.8%
2017 16.2%
2016
Fund Manager information for Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund
NameSinceTenure
Harshal Joshi28 Jul 215.1 Yr.
Brijesh Shah10 Jun 242.23 Yr.
Prateek Poddar7 Jun 242.24 Yr.
Ritika Behera7 Oct 232.9 Yr.
Gaurav Satra7 Jun 242.24 Yr.

Data below for Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.62%
Equity79.62%
Debt18.75%
Other0%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services23.63%
Consumer Cyclical13.04%
Technology7.97%
Industrials7.37%
Health Care6.27%
Basic Materials6.12%
Consumer Defensive4.24%
Energy3.8%
Utility3.23%
Communication Services2.5%
Real Estate1.45%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate11.38%
Government7.52%
Cash Equivalent1.48%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA2.47%
AAA97.53%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | ICICIBANK
6%₹151 Cr1,035,507
↑ 43,788
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | HDFCBANK
4%₹116 Cr1,634,898
↑ 216,884
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 20 | RELIANCE
4%₹99 Cr777,373
↑ 29,279
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | SBIN
3%₹82 Cr773,306
↑ 46,716
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹74 Cr7,500,000
↑ 5,000,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | 532555
3%₹72 Cr2,211,909
↑ 267,495
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | M&M
2%₹56 Cr170,937
↑ 11,652
Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | ETERNAL
2%₹56 Cr1,701,040
↑ 71,565
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 17 | LT
2%₹54 Cr132,760
↑ 11,281
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹53 Cr5,500,000

SIP Vs RD: Which is Better RD Or SIP?

Difference Between Recurring Deposit and SIP

The factors used here are the rate of return, liquidity, taxation, Volatility, risk factors, etc.

Factors Recurring Deposit (RD) Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
Rate of Return The SIP returns are market-linked and may vary depending on the type of fund and the fund performance. However, the returns of a SIP are usually good when invested for a longer tenure. The return rate of an RD is fixed due to its fixed interest rate. So, there is no effect of market volatility on this investment.
Investment Scheme In a RD scheme, you will have to invest in a deposit plan that will give you fixed rate of returns. You can also opt for flexible recurring deposit scheme if you are looking for more flexibility. In a SIP for mutual funds, you can choose between debt or equity type of funds depending on your risk capability.
Investment Type In a Recurring deposit scheme, the investor has to deposit a fixed amount every month. Systematic Investment Plan is a way to put your money on mutual funds. Investment can be done on a periodic basis - daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly.
Liquidity To Cancel SIP, the investors can simply close their investment and withdraw their money without any penal charges. In the case of an RD, the premature withdrawal or closure of the investment will cause penalty charges.
Taxation Recurring Deposit amount or the interest earned on it are not exempted from tax. SIP investments and returns are exempted from tax only when invested on Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) funds.
Volatility Being market-linked, the SIP returns are volatile and may vary from fund to fund. The RD returns are fixed and thus it is not a volatile investment.
Risk Factor The risk factor is almost null in an RD investment as the returns are fixed. It is one of the safest investment. The risk in SIP is higher than that in an RD, as SIP returns depend on stock market and Asset Allocation.
Investment Goal Recurring Deposits usually serve short-term savings goal and do not help in long-term wealth growth. SIPs can help in all kinds of investments goals, whether short- or long –term, depending on the frequency of investment, funds chosen and other factors.
Installment Frequency Recurring Deposit usually come with monthly instalments SIPs offer flexible instalment plans of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly etc.

Evaluation: Returns of SIP Vs RD

Which is a better investment option- SIP vs RD? The answer to this question may vary from person to person depending on their personal needs. As you know, the SIP returns are variable while the RD returns are fixed, let’s see how much the investment grows if one invests INR 1,000 in both an RD and a SIP for 1 year (12 months).

RD Return Calculator

The RD interest rate may vary at every Bank, but generally, the interest rate ranges from 7% to 9% p.a. Assuming the interest rate to be 8%, let’s analyse the growth in an RD investment of INR 1,000 monthly for 12 months.

RD-Return-Calculator

SIP Return Calculator

Assuming the SIP interest rate to be 12%, let’s monitor how your SIP grows if you invest INR 1000 monthly for 1 year through the Power of Compounding.

SIP-Return-Calculator

In conclusion, here are some final tips for investors.

  • If you are a risk-averse investor, RD or Recurring Deposit is a better option. The RD interest rate and returns are capped beforehand and are usually not very high, may vary from 7-9% p.a.
  • If you wish to take a little risk, SIP is one of the best investment options for long-term investment. As per the analysis, SIPs offer good returns and the interest rates are usually higher, exceeding to 15% p.a. in some cases.
  • When investing for 5 years, RD is a safer option for investors who are looking for fixed returns.
  • However, when investing for a longer duration (more than 5 years) for a certain financial goal, SIP offers good returns and the money growth is much higher.

“Investing in equity via SIP is like planting a tree, one has to be patient to avail the fruits.”

Disclaimer:
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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