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

UTI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan has a current NAV of ₹88.0059 as of 09 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹7,062 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.25%, 15.28% and 13.34%, and the scheme sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that it has offered steadier long-term compounding than the recent one-year number suggests, but the portfolio mix and risk profile still make it more suitable for investors who can tolerate meaningful swings.

The fund is built as a hybrid multi-asset strategy rather than a plain equity-only allocation, and that usually means the return pattern can differ from the benchmark in both calmer and sharper markets. The numbers point to a fund that may fit a long-horizon investor who wants diversification across assets and is comfortable with uneven short-term moves.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹88.0059 as of 09 Sep 2026
AUM	₹7,062 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.58%
Launch Date	01 Jan 2013
Min SIP	₹500
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Hybrid
Exit Load	1% on or before 30D, Nil after 30D
Fund Managers	Sharwan Kumar Goyal, Jaydeep Bhowal, Lokesh Kulthia

The fund is managed by Sharwan Kumar Goyal, Jaydeep Bhowal and Lokesh Kulthia.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-2.67%	-4.69%
3M	2.64%	0.93%
1Y	5.25%	-7.16%
3Y	15.28%	6%
5Y	13.34%	5.87%

The recent picture is mixed rather than one-directional. Over one month, the fund was negative, but the fall was less severe than the benchmark. Over three months, it recovered better than the benchmark, which tells us the scheme has still been able to participate in a short-term rebound.

The one-year number is more important for context because it separates the fund from the benchmark in a meaningful way. The fund stayed positive over 1 year while the benchmark was negative, which suggests the scheme has been more resilient over the latest full-year window. That is useful for an investor who is trying to reduce dependence on one asset class alone.

The longer horizon is stronger still. The 3-year and 5-year returns both sit well above the benchmark, which supports the view that the strategy has compounded better over time. At the same time, the recent one-month dip reminds us that the path has not been smooth, so the fund has still behaved like a higher-volatility hybrid product rather than a low-fluctuation defensive allocation.

Our reading is that the short-term and long-term stories are different, but not contradictory. The fund has handled the longer cycle better than the benchmark, yet it has also shown enough near-term weakness to justify patience. For investors, that usually means judging the scheme on a multi-year horizon rather than on the latest month alone.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
UTI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.25%	15.28%	13.34%
360 ONE Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan	20.37%	Data not available	Data not available
Quant Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan	18.36%	21.65%	19.99%
Kotak Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan	17.42%	Data not available	Data not available
Mahindra Manulife Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan	15.34%	Data not available	Data not available
DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan	15.31%	Data not available	Data not available

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

The fund’s 1-year return is much lower than the strongest peer figures in the list, although it still remains ahead of the benchmark’s 1-year decline. That tells us the latest stretch has been less striking than several competing schemes, even if it has still protected capital better than the index.

The longer-term picture is more balanced. Among peers with available 3-year and 5-year data, the fund’s 3-year return is strong, but its 5-year return trails the best peer figures shown here. So the table suggests a fund that has held up well over a medium horizon, while the most aggressive long-term peer numbers remain higher. That difference matters because it shows the fund is competitive on consistency, but not the standout on every horizon.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
MF Units Uti MF- Gold Exchange Traded Fund ETF	Domestic Mutual Funds Units – Gold	13.43%
Net Current Assets	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	4.39%
Eq – ICICI Bank Ltd	Bank	3.33%
Eq – Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.	Bank	2.97%
Eq – Nestle India Ltd.	FMCG	2.73%
Eq – Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.	IT	2.6%
Eq – HDFC Bank Limited	Bank	2.5%
Eq – ITC Ltd.	FMCG	2.36%
Eq – Bharat Electronics Ltd.	Capital Goods	1.83%
Eq – Infosys Ltd.	IT	1.75%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 37.89% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the UTI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest disclosed holding is the UTI gold ETF unit at 13.43%, which is materially larger than any individual equity line in the list. After that, the weights step down fairly quickly into the 4% to 2% range, so the portfolio is not relying on a single security in the way a concentrated equity fund might.

That said, the first ten holdings together make up 37.89% of the portfolio, and the disclosed holding list extends to 59 rows. Our view is that this points to a diversified structure with a meaningful long tail, but one where the top positions can still have noticeable influence on the overall return pattern. The presence of gold, cash and large-cap equity names also suggests the scheme may behave differently from a pure equity portfolio in some market phases.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund suits investors who are comfortable with High Risk and can stay invested for multiple years. The 1-year return has been modest compared with several peer schemes, but the 3-year and 5-year figures show stronger compounding, which means the fund looks more appropriate for investors who can absorb short-term variability.

It may appeal to someone who wants a hybrid allocation with a gold sleeve and a sizeable set of equity holdings rather than a one-dimensional market bet. The benchmark comparison also matters: the fund has stayed ahead of the index over 1, 3 and 5 years, so the trade-off is accepting uneven short-term moves in exchange for a portfolio that has historically handled longer cycles better than the benchmark.

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: 1% on or before 30D, Nil after 30D.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of UTI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹88.0059 as of 09 Sep 2026.

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

The fund’s returns are 5.25% over 1 year, 15.28% over 3 years and 13.34% over 5 years.

How does it compare with the benchmark?

It has outpaced the NIFTY 50 over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The benchmark figures are -7.16%, 6% and 5.87% for those periods.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?

Its 1-year return trails several peers in the list, while its 3-year return is strong among the peers with available longer-horizon figures. Its 5-year return is also respectable, though some peers show higher long-term numbers where those figures are available.

What is the minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹500.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?

The fund is managed by Sharwan Kumar Goyal, Jaydeep Bhowal and Lokesh Kulthia. The exit load is 1% on or before 30 days and nil after 30 days.

Bottom line

UTI Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct Growth Plan looks like a scheme whose longer-term record is stronger than its latest one-year showing. It has also stayed ahead of the benchmark across 1-, 3- and 5-year periods, which supports its case as a diversified hybrid option for patient investors.

The portfolio is led by a gold ETF position and then spreads into equity and cash-linked holdings, so the fund may behave differently from a plain equity scheme. For investors who can tolerate High Risk and want a multi-asset allocation with a multi-year horizon, the trade-off is accepting occasional short-term softness in exchange for a more balanced long-run profile.

Published on 10 September 2026 at 4:54 PM 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.