Aditya Birla SL Aggressive Hybrid Omni FOF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Aditya Birla SL Aggressive Hybrid Omni FOF Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹47.7497 as of 28 August 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹44 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 6.81%, 12.14% and 10.86%, and the scheme sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that it fits investors who can accept sharp swings and want a fund whose medium- to long-term record is steadier than its recent one-year stretch, though the portfolio structure keeps the outcome tied to underlying domestic mutual fund holdings.

The fund’s benchmark-linked performance has been better than the Nifty 50 across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods, but the margin varies. That makes it more suitable for a patient investor who is comfortable with uneven shorter-term moves and wants to evaluate the fund over a full market cycle rather than a short window.

Quick facts

The fund is managed by Kartikeya Singh.

Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026

Performance

The recent stretch has been constructive. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund stayed positive while the benchmark was weaker on the 1-month reading and still modestly positive over 3 months. That kind of short-term spread suggests the portfolio has handled the latest market phase better than the benchmark, even if the moves are not especially dramatic.

The 1-year picture is more meaningful because it shows the fund turning in 6.81% while the benchmark was at -2.29%. That is a clear gap in the fund’s favour. It also tells us that the fund has not simply matched market direction; it has taken a different path over the last year and preserved positive compounding when the benchmark was in reverse.

Across 3 years and 5 years, the fund’s return profile remains ahead of the benchmark, with 12.14% versus 6.40% over 3 years and 10.86% versus 7.13% over 5 years. The longer pattern looks more balanced than the one-year comparison because the fund has compounded at a healthier rate over a fuller period, which supports a patient holding approach. At the same time, the shorter-term series shows enough variation to confirm that this is not a low-volatility product.

For us, the main takeaway is that the fund’s longer-term record is solid relative to the benchmark, while its latest year has been better than the index but not in a straight line. That combination usually matters to investors who can tolerate interim fluctuations as the fund works through market cycles.

Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026

Peer comparison

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.

In the peer set, the current fund’s 1-year return is far below the silver-focused funds, which have delivered much stronger one-year numbers. That gap is not surprising because the peer set is built around a different theme, but it still shows that the current fund is not competing with those peers on short-term upside. Where the comparison becomes more useful is on multi-year steadiness: the fund’s 3-year and 5-year returns are positive and look more consistent than several peers for which longer-term figures are not available.

Because some peer funds lack 3-year or 5-year figures, the longer-horizon comparison is incomplete. Even so, the current fund’s own 3-year and 5-year results show a more measured compounding pattern than the very high 1-year outcomes seen in the silver funds. That points to a different return profile, where the emphasis is more on steady participation than on very sharp recent appreciation.

Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

The portfolio is entirely classified under other exposures, with 0% in large cap, mid cap and small cap buckets. That means the usual equity-style market-cap split does not describe this fund well, and the underlying allocation is better understood through its fund-of-funds structure.

The mutual fund units bucket is overwhelmingly dominant at 98.95%, so it is likely to have the greatest influence on how the scheme behaves. Within that bucket, the two named holdings are both sizeable, but neither by itself dominates the portfolio in a way that changes the broader picture. The cash and net assets slice is small at 1.05%, so it is unlikely to reshape overall return behaviour.

Because the portfolio is built mainly through underlying fund units, the fund’s behaviour will depend heavily on the mix and movement of those underlying strategies rather than on direct stock exposure. That also means investors should expect the return pattern to be shaped by layered fund allocation choices. The absence of direct large-cap, mid-cap or small-cap exposure in the visible allocation makes this a structurally different profile from a plain equity fund.

For investors, the main point is that the portfolio is concentrated in a single broad holding type, even though the individual underlying funds add some diversification. That concentration may amplify the impact of the underlying funds’ decisions and performance on the scheme as a whole.

Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026

Who should invest

This fund suits investors who can tolerate High Risk and accept that returns may move unevenly from one period to the next. The 1-year result is positive and above the benchmark, while the 3-year and 5-year results show a steadier compounding pattern that may appeal to someone with a medium-to-long investment horizon.

The trade-off is clear: the fund offers benchmark-beating history over the measured periods, but the path is not smooth and the portfolio is concentrated in domestic mutual fund units rather than direct stocks. That makes it better for investors who are comfortable with layered fund exposure and are not relying on short holding periods for their outcome.

Tax and exit load

Exit load

• 1% on or before 365D, Nil after 365D

Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla SL Aggressive Hybrid Omni FOF Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹47.7497 as of 28 August 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?

The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 6.81%, 12.14% and 10.86% respectively.

How does it compare with the benchmark?

It has outpaced the Nifty 50 across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods. The 1-year gap is especially notable because the benchmark was negative while the fund stayed positive.

What is the minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹100.

What is the risk category of this fund?

The fund is in the High Risk category. Its portfolio is concentrated in domestic mutual fund units, so the outcome depends heavily on the behaviour of the underlying holdings.

What are the tax and exit-load rules?

Units held for less than 1 year attract 20% short-term capital gains tax, while units held for more than 1 year attract 12.5% long-term capital gains tax. The exit load is 1% on or before 365D and nil after 365D.

Bottom line

Aditya Birla SL Aggressive Hybrid Omni FOF Direct Growth Plan shows a better multi-year pattern than its one-year result alone might suggest, and it has also stayed ahead of the benchmark over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The peer set tells a mixed story because the nearby funds with the strongest one-year numbers are built on a very different theme, while this fund’s own profile is more measured. The High Risk tag and the heavy reliance on domestic mutual fund units make it a fund for patient investors who are comfortable with layered exposure and uneven short-term movement.

Published on 31 August 2026 at 2:56 PM IST