DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund
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This is the Regular plan of DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 29 of 28 Aggressive Hybrid Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Aggressive Hybrid Fund (same plan and option). 29 of the 28 Aggressive Hybrid Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +10.38% · ranks 21 of 28 Aggressive Hybrid Funds
Volatility 9.8% vs 10.8% category avg
1.8% expense vs 2.3% category avg
98% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Low expense ratio (1.84%) vs the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average of 2.27%
- Consistent — positive in 98% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 5.25pp
- 3-year return (+10.38%) trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average (+11.49%)
- 5-year return (+9.01%) trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average (+10.50%)
- Ranks #26 of 28 on 1-year return in its Aggressive Hybrid Fund cohort
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.40 below the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average of 0.45
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios (vs Nifty 50 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty 50 price index — the closest match to this fund's mandate. Needs ~3 years of history; a low R² means the fund tracks the index loosely.
Fund vs category average (Aggressive Hybrid Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -0.06% | +1.33% | -1.39% |
| 3M abs | +2.48% | +4.95% | -2.47% |
| 6M abs | -2.02% | +2.28% | -4.30% |
| 1Y CAGR | -2.07% | +3.18% | -5.25% |
| 3Y CAGR | +10.38% | +11.49% | -1.11% |
| 5Y CAGR | +9.01% | +10.50% | -1.49% |
Category average across peers in Aggressive Hybrid Fund (up to 28 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 28 peers in Aggressive Hybrid Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
233 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 50 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -3.85% | -7.19% | +3.34% | |
| 2025 | +6.76% | +10.51% | -3.75% | |
| 2024 | +17.66% | +8.80% | +8.86% | |
| 2023 | +25.33% | +20.03% | +5.30% | |
| 2022 | -2.72% | +4.33% | -7.05% | |
| 2021 | +24.22% | +24.12% | +0.10% | |
| 2020 | +17.03% | +14.90% | +2.13% | |
| 2019 | +14.18% | +12.02% | +2.16% | |
| 2018 | -5.13% | +3.15% | -8.28% | |
| 2017 | +27.61% | +28.65% | -1.04% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -44.0%04 Jan 2008 → 09 Mar 2009
Fell over 14 months, back to the old high on 04 Jan 2010 — 10 months under water after the low.
- -28.9%19 Feb 2020 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 33 days, back to the old high on 09 Nov 2020 — 8 months under water after the low.
- -23.1%10 May 2006 → 14 Jun 2006
Fell over 35 days, back to the old high on 27 Oct 2006 — 4 months under water after the low.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹11,769Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Aggressive Hybrid funds
Aggressive hybrid funds hold roughly 65–80% equity and the rest in debt. The bond sleeve cushions falls, making them a gentler entry into equities than a pure equity fund.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
As of 21 Aug 2026, the NAV of DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund is ₹350.49 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund delivered?
DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund has returned -2.07% over 1 year, +10.38% per year over 3 years, +9.01% per year over 5 years and +12.01% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.84% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd (8.8%), ICICI Bank Ltd (7.4%), Cipla Ltd (4.2%), ITC Ltd (4.0%) and Axis Bank Ltd (3.9%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
It is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 9.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -44.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.40 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund's 0.40 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund is benchmarked against the CRISIL Hybrid 35+65 – Aggressive Index.. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund is managed by Shantanu Godambe and Abhishek Singh at DSP.
How is DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund taxed?
DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.