DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund
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This is the Regular plan of DSP Dynamic 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 31 of 36 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage 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 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage (same plan and option). 31 of the 36 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +10.43% · ranks 11 of 36 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds
Volatility 5.7% vs 8.5% category avg
2.3% expense vs 2.3% 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
- 1-year return (+4.83%) beats the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average (+2.78%)
- 3-year return (+10.43%) beats the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average (+9.65%)
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.69 vs 0.27 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average
- Less volatile than its Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage peers (5.7% vs 8.5%)
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- 5-year return (+8.17%) trails the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average (+8.83%)
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 (Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.62% | +1.12% | -0.50% |
| 3M abs | +3.51% | +4.10% | -0.59% |
| 6M abs | +1.97% | +1.68% | +0.29% |
| 1Y CAGR | +4.83% | +2.78% | +2.05% |
| 3Y CAGR | +10.43% | +9.65% | +0.78% |
| 5Y CAGR | +8.17% | +8.83% | -0.66% |
Category average across peers in Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage (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 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
139 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 Dynamic 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 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +1.61% | -7.19% | +8.80% | |
| 2025 | +8.69% | +10.51% | -1.82% | |
| 2024 | +12.37% | +8.80% | +3.57% | |
| 2023 | +17.06% | +20.03% | -2.97% | |
| 2022 | +0.08% | +4.33% | -4.25% | |
| 2021 | +9.31% | +24.12% | -14.81% | |
| 2020 | +12.93% | +14.90% | -1.97% | |
| 2019 | +8.79% | +12.02% | -3.23% | |
| 2018 | +3.61% | +3.15% | +0.46% | |
| 2017 | +12.52% | +28.65% | -16.13% |
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.
- -19.4%19 Feb 2020 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 33 days, back to the old high on 19 Aug 2020 — 5 months under water after the low.
- -8.4%18 Oct 2021 → 17 Jun 2022
Fell over 8 months, back to the old high on 16 Aug 2022 — 2 months under water after the low.
- -7.0%20 Oct 2015 → 25 Feb 2016
Fell over 4 months, back to the old high on 13 Apr 2016 — 2 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, ₹3,690Cr 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund is ₹28.97 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund delivered?
DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund has returned +4.83% over 1 year, +10.43% per year over 3 years, +8.17% per year over 5 years and +8.84% 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 DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.31% 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 Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
Its largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd (6.4%), HDFC Bank Ltd (5.6%), Axis Bank Ltd (4.0%), GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 33618 GOI 13NV30 7.32 FV RS 100 (2.9%) and State Bank of India (2.7%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
It is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 5.7% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -19.4%. 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 0.69 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund's 0.69 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund is benchmarked against the CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund is managed by Kaivalya Nadkarni, Shantanu Godambe, Rohit Singhania and Preethi R S at DSP.
How is DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund taxed?
DSP Dynamic 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.