HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund
This is the Regular plan of HDFC Multi Asset Allocation 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
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 15 of 36 Multi Asset Allocation 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 Multi Asset Allocation (same plan and option). 15 of the 36 Multi Asset Allocation funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +9.82% · ranks 13 of 15 Multi Asset Allocation funds
Volatility 7.6% vs 10.0% category avg
2.0% expense vs 2.2% category avg
100% 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
- Less volatile than its Multi Asset Allocation peers (7.6% vs 10.0%)
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Multi Asset Allocation average on 1M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 5.64pp
- 3-year return (+9.82%) trails the Multi Asset Allocation average (+13.19%)
- 5-year return (+9.12%) trails the Multi Asset Allocation average (+12.18%)
- Ranks #29 of 31 on 1-year return in its Multi Asset Allocation cohort
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.44 below the Multi Asset Allocation average of 0.73
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Multi Asset Allocation)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -4.29% | -3.70% | -0.59% |
| 3M abs | -2.06% | -1.80% | -0.26% |
| 6M abs | +1.00% | +3.37% | -2.37% |
| 1Y CAGR | -1.00% | +4.64% | -5.64% |
| 3Y CAGR | +9.82% | +13.19% | -3.37% |
| 5Y CAGR | +9.12% | +12.18% | -3.06% |
Category average across peers in Multi Asset Allocation (up to 36 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 36 peers in Multi Asset Allocation
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 HDFC Multi Asset Allocation 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 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -4.32% | -12.85% | +8.53% | |
| 2025 | +13.21% | +11.97% | +1.24% | |
| 2024 | +13.49% | +10.16% | +3.33% | |
| 2023 | +17.98% | +21.69% | -3.71% | |
| 2022 | +4.34% | +5.68% | -1.34% | |
| 2021 | +17.91% | +25.49% | -7.58% | |
| 2020 | +20.88% | +16.57% | +4.31% | |
| 2019 | +9.34% | +13.43% | -4.09% | |
| 2018 | -1.90% | +4.40% | -6.30% | |
| 2017 | +11.83% | +30.12% | -18.29% |
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.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity66.63%
- Other13.62%
- Debt12.17%
- Cash & Equivalents5.54%
- Real Estate / REITs2.04%
AMC Profile
HDFC Mutual Fund is run by HDFC Asset Management, part of the HDFC Bank group and listed on the exchanges since 2018. It has been in business since 1999, absorbed Zurich India's schemes in 2003, and is consistently among the two or three largest fund houses by assets.
Fund Managers
IDIhab DalwaiManaging since 11 Sep 2026
15 years
ABAnil BamboliManaging since 17 Aug 2005
Senior Fund Manager - Fixed Income
• B. Com, Grad • CWA, • MMS (Finance), • CFA (CFA Institute)
Collectively over 31 years experience in Fund Management and Research, Fixed Income dealing • July 25, 2003 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
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- HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund
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BKBhagyesh KagalkarManaging since 02 Feb 2022
• B.E (Production) Collectively • MMS (Finance)
over 31 years experience in Equity Research, investments and Finance • January 3, 2007 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
- HDFC Aggressive Hybrid Fund
- HDFC Gold ETF - Growth Option
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- HDFC Banking & Financial Services Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
- HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
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NMNandita MenezesManaging since 29 Mar 2025
• B.Com (University of Mumbai)
Collectively over 3 years’ experience in Equity Dealing and auditing • December 29, 2021 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited • April 26, 2020 till March 5, 2021: S.R. Batliboi & Co LLP Last Position held: Executive - Assurance
- HDFC Arbitrage Fund
- HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund
- HDFC BSE 500 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC BSE 500 Index Fund
- HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund
- HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund
- HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund
- HDFC Equity Savings Fund
- HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund
- HDFC NIFTY 100 Equal Weight Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY 100 Index Fund
- HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund
- HDFC Nifty India Consumption Index Fund
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- HDFC NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund
- HDFC Nifty Metal ETF FOF
- HDFC NIFTY Midcap 150 ETF - Growth Option
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- HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF - Growth Option
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AAArun AgarwalManaging since 24 Aug 2020
• B.Com • Chartered Accountant
Collectively over 27 years’ experience in equity, debt and derivative dealing, fund management, internal audit and treasury operations. • September 16, 2010 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
- HDFC Arbitrage Fund
- HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund
- HDFC BSE 500 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC BSE 500 Index Fund
- HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund
- HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund
- HDFC BSE Sensex ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund
- HDFC Equity Savings Fund
- HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund
- HDFC NIFTY 100 Equal Weight Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY 100 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY 100 Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY 50 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY BANK ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY GROWTH SECTORS 15 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC Nifty India Consumption Index Fund
- HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY IT ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund
- HDFC Nifty Metal ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC Nifty Metal ETF FOF
- HDFC NIFTY Midcap 150 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY Midcap 150 Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY NEXT 50 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY Next 50 index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY Private Bank ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY PSU BANK ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY Realty Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund
- HDFC Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY100 QUALITY 30 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC Nifty100 Quality 30 Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY200 MOMENTUM 30 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY200 Momentum 30 Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY50 Equal Weight Index Fund
- HDFC NIFTY50 VALUE 20 ETF - Growth Option
- HDFC NIFTY500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index Fund
- HDFC Silver ETF Fund of Fund
GAGopal AgrawalManaging since 01 Sep 2026
• B.E., • MBM • B.E (Jadavpur University)
Collectively over 22 years experience in Fund Management and 2.5 years in Equity Research • July 9, 2020 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited • July 23, 2018 till June 30, 2020: DSP Investment Managers Private Limited Last Position Held: Senior Fund Manager and Head-Macro strategy • April 03, 2017 till July 16, 2018: TATA Asset Management Company Limited Last Position Held: CIO-Equity • October 01, 2007 till March 31, 2017: Mirae Asset Global Investments (India) Pvt. Ltd.. Last Position Held: CIO-Equity and Chief Strategist
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Benchmark and dealing terms from it and this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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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 Multi Asset Allocation funds
Multi asset funds spread money across at least three asset classes — typically equity, debt and gold — each at 10% or more. The mix aims to reduce the impact of any one asset having a bad year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund is ₹72.36 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund delivered?
HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund has returned -1.00% over 1 year, +9.82% per year over 3 years, +9.12% per year over 5 years and +9.84% 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 HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.99% 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 HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund's largest holdings are HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund (11.8%), Reliance Industries Ltd. (5.0%), ICICI Bank Ltd. (5.0%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (4.1%) and Bharti Airtel Ltd. (3.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 7.6% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -27.1%. 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 0.44 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund's 0.44 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund is benchmarked against the 65% Nifty 50 TRI + 22.5% Nifty Composite Debt Index+ 10% Domestic Price of Gold+ 2.5% Domestic Price of Silver. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund is managed by Ihab Dalwai, Anil Bamboli, Bhagyesh Kagalkar, Nandita Menezes, Arun Agarwal and Gopal Agrawal at HDFC.
How is HDFC Multi Asset Allocation Fund taxed?
HDFC Multi Asset Allocation 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.