Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Passive FOF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Passive FOF Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹54.1039 as of 09 Sep 2026 and manages ₹22 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 9.85%, 12.93% and 10.55%, and it is tagged High Risk. Our view is that this is a portfolio for investors who can accept higher swings in exchange for a mixed equity-and-debt style outcome, with the recent trajectory looking weaker than the mid-term history and the benchmark path.

The fund’s holding structure is simple and heavily centred on one underlying index fund position, which can make returns more dependent on that exposure and the debt sleeves around it. That supports a patient horizon more than a short holding period, especially for investors who are comfortable with a High Risk profile and want a fund that has still held up better than the benchmark over 3-year and 5-year periods.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹54.1039 as of 09 Sep 2026
AUM	₹22 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.48%
Launch Date	01 Jan 2013
Min SIP	₹100
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Fund of Fund
Exit Load	Nil upto 10% of investment and 1% for remaining investment on or before 365D, Nil after 365D
Fund Managers	Karthik Kumar

The fund is managed by Karthik Kumar.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-1.56%	-4.69%
3M	4.27%	0.93%
1Y	9.85%	-7.16%
3Y	12.93%	6%
5Y	10.55%	5.87%

The near-term picture is mixed. The 1-month return is negative, which tells us the fund has recently faced pressure, although it still fell less than the benchmark over the same span. Over 3 months, the fund has bounced back to a positive return and has again stayed ahead of the benchmark, so the short-term trend is not one-directional.

The longer view is more constructive. The 1-year return is 9.85%, while the benchmark is still negative over that period, which means the fund has absorbed a difficult market patch better than the index. The 3-year and 5-year returns also remain ahead of the benchmark, which points to a more durable compounding profile than the benchmark itself.

That said, the recent softness matters. The 1-month dip after stronger longer-term numbers suggests the fund can still move around meaningfully even when the longer horizon looks steady. For investors, that mix of a weaker very recent patch and a firmer 3-year and 5-year record usually calls for a longer holding period rather than a short tactical allocation.

Overall, the fund has done better than the benchmark across every measured horizon here, but the margin has not been uniform. The 3-year return is stronger than the 5-year figure, which implies the more recent multi-year stretch has been better than the full five-year run.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Passive FOF Direct Growth Plan	9.85%	12.93%	10.55%
Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opp Eq. Offshore Fund Direct Growth Plan	55.74%	29.25%	11.47%
HSBC Global Emerging Markets Fund Direct Growth Plan	53.67%	29.41%	12.31%
Kotak Global Emerging Market Overseas Equity Active FOF Direct Growth Plan	46.18%	27.12%	12.33%
HSBC Asia Pacific (Ex Japan) DYF Direct Growth Plan	39.43%	28.07%	15.17%
HSBC Brazil Fund Direct Growth Plan	38.73%	17.3%	10.08%

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

The current fund’s 1-year return is far below the better 1-year figures in this peer set, but its 3-year and 5-year numbers are also more modest than most of these overseas equity-oriented funds. That makes the comparison less about a direct one-for-one contest and more about strategy differences.

Even so, the current fund’s return pattern is still respectable because it stays positive across the longer horizons while the benchmark does not. The peer set has higher headline gains, but those peers are also operating in a very different return environment. For this fund, the useful takeaway is that its long-term record is steadier than flashy, and its recent weakness does not overturn the broader multi-year pattern.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
Bandhan Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund-Direct PL-GRTH	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	78.43%
Bandhan CRISIL Ibx 9:1 SDL PS Gilt Apr 32 DR GR	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	10.31%
Bandhan CRISIL Ibx Gilt Apr 28 Index FD DR PL GR	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	10.28%
Triparty Repo TRP_030826	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	0.89%

The largest holding is very large at 78.43%, so the fund’s day-to-day outcome is likely to be shaped most by that single underlying position. The next two holdings are much smaller at a little above 10% each, which shows a steep drop after the first sleeve.

Because there are only four disclosed holdings and the top three already account for 99.02% of the portfolio, the structure appears highly concentrated in practice. That concentration may reduce the role of a long tail and can make the fund’s path more dependent on how the dominant holdings behave over time.

With just four disclosed holdings, the portfolio is not broadly spread across many positions. Instead, it is built around a very large equity index fund exposure plus two gilt-oriented sleeves and a small cash component, so the balance of the portfolio may help shape returns more than a wide stock basket would.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund is better suited to investors who are comfortable with High Risk and who can stay invested long enough for the broader pattern to matter more than month-to-month moves. The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns show a fund that has stayed ahead of the benchmark over each horizon, but the recent 1-month decline reminds us that the path is not smooth.

Its main trade-off is simple: you get a fund with a steadier long-term record than the benchmark, but you also accept a concentrated portfolio structure and more variability in the short run. That makes it more appropriate for a patient investor who values a multi-year view and can tolerate uneven stretches.

Tax and exit load

Holding period	Tax rate	Description
Units held less than 1 year	20%	Short-term capital gains tax
Units held more than 1 year	12.5%	Long-term capital gains tax

Exit load: Nil up to 10% of the investment and 1% for the remaining investment if units are sold on or before 365 days; no exit load after the holding period.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Passive FOF Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹54.1039 as of 09 Sep 2026.

How has the fund performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?

Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 9.85%, 12.93% and 10.55%.

How does it compare with the benchmark?

It has stayed ahead of the Nifty 50 over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The benchmark return is -7.16% over 1 year, 6% over 3 years and 5.87% over 5 years.

What kind of portfolio does the fund hold?

The portfolio is highly concentrated, with one holding at 78.43% and only four disclosed holdings in total. The rest of the exposure is split between two gilt-oriented positions and a small cash component.

Who manages the fund?

Karthik Kumar manages the fund.

What are the exit load and tax rules?

Units held for less than 1 year face 20% short-term capital gains tax, while units held for more than 1 year face 12.5% long-term capital gains tax. The exit load is nil up to 10% of the investment and 1% for the remaining investment on or before 365 days, and there is no exit load after the holding period.

Bottom line

This fund’s longer-term record is firmer than its very recent patch, and it has stayed ahead of the benchmark across the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year windows. Against the listed peer set, its returns are more modest, but that comparison also sits beside much more equity-led overseas strategies. The High Risk label fits a fund that can still move around in the short run. Its very concentrated portfolio structure is the key characteristic to watch, which makes it more suitable for patient investors who can tolerate uneven interim performance.

Published on 10 September 2026 at 10:03 AM IST

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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. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.