{"id":240585,"date":"2026-09-10T12:07:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T12:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:37:21","slug":"hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-g-direct-plan\">HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> currently has a NAV of \u20b951.8206 as of 09 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b91,522 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 2.93%, 9.51% and 8.78% respectively, and the scheme sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a hybrid fund with a more uneven short-term pattern than its longer-term record suggests. The five-year return profile is steadier than the latest one-year stretch, while the portfolio includes both equity leaders and debt exposures, which may help balance swings but will not remove risk.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HSBC_Balanced_Advantage\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD HSBC Balanced Advantage?\">Should you BUY or HOLD HSBC Balanced Advantage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HSBC_Balanced_Advantage_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_benchmark\" title=\"How does the fund compare with the benchmark?\">How does the fund compare with the benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_peer_funds_on_recent_performance\" title=\"How does the fund compare with peer funds on recent performance?\">How does the fund compare with peer funds on recent performance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"Is there a minimum SIP amount?\">Is there a minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_key_risk_and_portfolio_features\" title=\"What are the key risk and portfolio features?\">What are the key risk and portfolio features?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b951.8206 as of 09 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,522 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Hybrid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>Nil for 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Neelotpal Sahai, Prakriti Banka, Praveen Ayathan, Mahesh Chhabria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Neelotpal Sahai, Prakriti Banka, Praveen Ayathan and Mahesh Chhabria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-1.28%<\/td>\n<td>-4.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>3.96%<\/td>\n<td>0.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>2.93%<\/td>\n<td>-7.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>9.51%<\/td>\n<td>6.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>8.78%<\/td>\n<td>5.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The latest numbers show a mixed but workable pattern. Over 1 month, the fund fell less than the benchmark, which indicates some cushion in a weak phase. Over 3 months, it moved ahead of the benchmark, showing a stronger short-term rebound than the index.<\/p>\n<p>The longer view is more supportive. The 1-year return is positive while the benchmark is negative, which tells us the fund handled the past year materially better than the reference index. That does not make the path smooth, though, because the recent run still includes visible bumps rather than a straight climb.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-year and 5-year figures are both ahead of the benchmark, and that matters more for a balanced-advantage style product than a single short stretch. Our view is that the return pattern points to a fund that has participated in upside while holding up better than the index through weaker phases, even if the most recent month-to-month behaviour has been uneven.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, the key takeaway is that the fund\u2019s recent weakness does not fully change the longer-term picture. The medium-term record remains ahead of the benchmark, but the short-term path has enough movement to remind investors that this is not a low-volatility product.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HSBC_Balanced_Advantage\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD HSBC Balanced Advantage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding HSBC Balanced Advantage? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-g-direct-plan\">HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2.93%<\/td>\n<td>9.51%<\/td>\n<td>8.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/unifi-dynamic-asset-allocation-fund-g-direct-plan\">Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.68%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-balanced-advantage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.42%<\/td>\n<td>11.92%<\/td>\n<td>10.57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/baroda-bnp-paribas-balanced-advantage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.14%<\/td>\n<td>12.06%<\/td>\n<td>11.26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/edelweiss-balanced-advantage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.18%<\/td>\n<td>10.63%<\/td>\n<td>9.58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/360-one-balanced-hybrid-fund-g-direct-plan\">360 ONE Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5.99%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>On the latest 1-year figure, the fund trails the stronger peer results shown here, especially the two balanced-advantage peers that are above 8%. That makes the recent stretch look softer than the comparison set, even though the fund is still positive.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-year and 5-year picture is more balanced. It stays behind the strongest available peer figures on both horizons, but it still posts a solid positive record and remains ahead of the benchmark for the same periods. Short-term comparison and longer-term comparison therefore tell different stories: the recent run is weaker than several peers, while the multi-year record is more competitive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>6.11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>5.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>4.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aurobindo Pharma Limited<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>4.12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>REC Limited**<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>3.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NABARD**<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>3.35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.06% GOI &#8211; 10-Apr-2028<\/td>\n<td>Government Securities<\/td>\n<td>3.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.37% GOI 23Oct2028<\/td>\n<td>Government Securities<\/td>\n<td>2.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen &amp; Toubro Limited<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>2.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, HDFC Bank Limited, carries a 6.11% weight, so no single stock dominates the portfolio on its own. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is fairly gradual, moving from 6.11% to 2.66%, which suggests the top sleeve is spread across several meaningful positions rather than concentrated in one name.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings together account for approximately 38.85% of the portfolio, which means the rest is distributed across a longer tail of 49 additional disclosed holdings. That structure may reduce the impact of any one position, but it also means outcomes are likely to depend on both the equity names at the top and the debt and government-securities exposure lower down the list.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that the mix looks diversified within the disclosed holdings, but not evenly balanced in a way that removes stock-specific influence. The presence of banks, healthcare, infrastructure, debt and government securities suggests a multi-sleeve approach, and that may help the fund adapt across different market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hsbc-balanced-advantage-fund-g-direct-plan\">HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund suits investors who can accept High Risk and are comfortable with some month-to-month movement. The 1-year return has been softer than the 3-year and 5-year figures, so it is better matched to someone who can look beyond a single weak stretch and hold through variation.<\/p>\n<p>It may fit an investment horizon of at least three to five years, especially for investors who want a hybrid allocation with both equity and debt exposure. The main trade-off is that the portfolio can cushion some swings relative to the benchmark, but it still carries enough equity and market-linked exposure to move around in weaker periods.<\/p>\n<p>That makes the fund more suitable for investors who want a balanced-advantage style product and can tolerate uneven short-term results in exchange for a steadier long-term profile.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nil for 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 1Y.<\/li>\n<li>No exit load after the holding period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HSBC_Balanced_Advantage_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b951.8206 as of 09 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 2.93%, 9.51% and 8.78%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_benchmark\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with the benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has stayed ahead of the benchmark over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The benchmark\u2019s 1-year figure is negative, while the fund remains positive across all three horizons.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_peer_funds_on_recent_performance\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with peer funds on recent performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is below several peer figures listed here, while the 3-year and 5-year numbers remain competitive but not the highest in the group.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>Is there a minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund allows SIP investing, but the minimum SIP amount is not stated here.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_risk_and_portfolio_features\"><\/span>What are the key risk and portfolio features?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The scheme is marked High Risk and holds a mix of bank stocks, healthcare, infrastructure, corporate debt and government securities. The fund is managed by Neelotpal Sahai, Prakriti Banka, Praveen Ayathan and Mahesh Chhabria, and the exit load is nil after 1 year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fund\u2019s short-term performance has been softer than its multi-year record, but the longer view still shows positive returns and a clear edge over the benchmark across the measured periods. Peer comparison tells a similar mixed story: the recent 1-year figure is weaker than several peers, while the 3-year and 5-year numbers are more respectable. With a High Risk profile and a portfolio that combines equities, debt and government securities, it looks better suited to investors who can accept some volatility in return for a more balanced long-term path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 10 September 2026 at 12:04 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. 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