Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan is priced at ₹11.2927 as of 15 September 2026, with scheme assets of ₹1,426 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 8.55%, 0% and 0%, and the fund sits in the Medium Risk category.

Our view is that the fund has shown a modestly positive recent profile, but the longer horizon is still too short to judge durability because the scheme was launched on 13 Mar 2025. The portfolio already combines equity-like and debt-like exposures, so it may suit conservative investors who want a hybrid allocation style and can live with a medium-risk profile.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹11.2927 as of 15 Sep 2026
AUM	₹1,426 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.93%
Launch Date	13 Mar 2025
Min SIP	₹250
Risk Category	Medium Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Hybrid
Exit Load	NIL upto 20% of units and 1.5% for remaining units on or before 12M, Nil after 12M
Fund Managers	Saravanan V N, Aejas Lakhani, Karthik Srinivas

The fund is managed by Saravanan V N, Aejas Lakhani and Karthik Srinivas.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	0.7%	-4.81%
3M	2.29%	-3.63%
1Y	8.55%	-8.27%
3Y	Data not available	Data not available
5Y	Data not available	Data not available

The recent pattern is better than the benchmark on every available horizon. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund stayed positive while the benchmark was negative, which points to relatively steadier behaviour in a weak market backdrop.

The 1-year return of 8.55% is also well ahead of the benchmark’s -8.27%. That gap matters because it shows the fund has held up far better than the index over the same stretch, even though the fund’s own history is still short.

We would treat the 3-year and 5-year fields with caution because this scheme has not been running long enough for those horizons to be meaningful. For now, the evidence is mainly that the fund has delivered positive near-term compounding while the benchmark has struggled.

The short-term series also suggests some month-to-month waviness rather than a smooth climb, so the fund should not be read as a low-volatility substitute for cash. Even so, the direction of travel has been constructive so far, and that is the main point in its favour.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Should you BUY or HOLD Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation?

A fund's past returns alone don't tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.

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.

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan	8.55%	Data not available	Data not available
Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.46%	10.37%	9.51%
Aditya Birla SL Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.17%	10.96%	9.97%
Bank of India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan	4.92%	8.7%	10.45%
Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan	4.39%	10.99%	10.59%

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On recent numbers, the fund is ahead of the peer set shown here on 1-year return, but the peer group has fuller longer-horizon history that this scheme does not yet have.

That creates two different stories. The short-term picture is favourable for the fund, while the longer-term peer records show that the better-established schemes have already built meaningful 3-year and 5-year histories. So the current fund looks promising on recent performance, but it still has to prove itself over a longer cycle.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
Share Application Money Pending Allotment	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	8.73%
6.00% TVS Motor Company Ltd (Preference Shares) 01-Sep-2026	Preference Shares	8.14%
9.45% Vedanta Limited 05-Jun-2028 **	Corporate Debt	4.26%
9.75% Shrem Infra Invest Pvt Ltd 15-May-2028 **	Corporate Debt	3.93%
7.06% GOI – 10-Apr-2028	Government Securities	3.91%
5.00% GMR Airports Limited 13-Aug-2028 **	Corporate Debt	3.36%
10.00% GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. 27-Sep-2043 **	Corporate Debt	2.8%
State Bank of India	Bank	2.12%
11.52% SRG Housing Finance Ltd. 01-Mar-2031 **	Corporate Debt	2.01%
Jubilant Bevco Ltd 31-May-2028 **	Corporate Debt	1.96%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 41.22% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest line item, Share Application Money Pending Allotment, is 8.73%, and the next position is close behind at 8.14%. After that, weights step down into the 4% to 2% range, which suggests that influence is not overly dependent on a single position.

Because the visible top 10 add up to 41.22% and the scheme discloses 49 holdings, the portfolio appears to be spread across a fairly long tail rather than concentrated only in the largest names. That mix may help reduce dependence on any one security, although the cash-equivalent and preference-share exposure at the top still makes the allocation profile distinct.

Overall, the weight pattern looks more layered than top-heavy. The fund could therefore behave as a blended hybrid book, with the largest holdings mattering most but not dominating the entire structure.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund is most relevant for investors who are comfortable with Medium Risk and want a hybrid scheme that can move between asset buckets rather than staying fixed in one style. The early return pattern is positive, but the fund has not yet built a long public track record, so patience is important.

It may suit an investment horizon long enough to absorb short-term swings and let the allocation process play out across market cycles. The main trade-off is that the fund has shown better recent behaviour than the benchmark, but that evidence is still based on a relatively short history.

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

The exit load is NIL for up to 20% of units sold on or before 12 months, and 1.5% for the remaining units sold on or before 12 months. There is no exit load after 12 months.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹11.2927 as of 15 September 2026.

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

The 1-year return is 8.55%. The 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available.

How has the fund performed against its benchmark?

It has done better than the Nifty 50 over every available period shown here. The fund is positive across 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, while the benchmark is negative in each of those windows.

How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?

The fund’s 1-year return of 8.55% is higher than the peer returns shown here, while the peer set has longer 3-year and 5-year histories that this fund does not yet have.

What is the minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹250.

What are the portfolio style, risk category and exit load?

The fund is in the Medium Risk category and its top holdings show a mix of cash equivalents, preference shares, government securities, corporate debt and a bank exposure. The exit load is NIL for up to 20% of units sold on or before 12 months, 1.5% for the remaining units sold on or before 12 months, and nil after 12 months.

Bottom line

The fund’s recent numbers are stronger than its benchmark and also ahead of the peer returns shown here on a 1-year basis, but it still lacks a long track record. That means the current picture is encouraging, yet not fully mature. The portfolio adds to that view: the largest positions are meaningful, but the book is spread across 49 holdings, so it is not reliant on only a few names. For investors who want a medium-risk hybrid allocation and can wait through cycles, it is worth watching as the history builds.

Published on 16 September 2026 at 2:35 PM IST

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RIA disclosure

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.