Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund
This is the Regular plan of Sundaram 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
★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 30 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). 30 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 +6.14% · ranks 26 of 30 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds
Volatility 8.4% vs 8.4% category avg
2.5% 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
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 3.22pp
- 3-year return (+6.14%) trails the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average (+7.62%)
- Ranks #32 of 36 on 1-year return in its Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage cohort
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe -0.04 below the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average of 0.14
- High expense ratio (2.53%) vs the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average of 2.29%
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -4.60% | -3.02% | -1.58% |
| 3M abs | -3.45% | -2.43% | -1.02% |
| 6M abs | +2.59% | +4.42% | -1.83% |
| 1Y CAGR | -3.88% | -0.66% | -3.22% |
| 3Y CAGR | +6.14% | +7.62% | -1.48% |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +7.09% | — |
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
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
36 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Sundaram 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 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -5.92% | -12.85% | +6.93% | |
| 2025 | +5.14% | +11.97% | -6.83% | |
| 2024 | +12.64% | +10.16% | +2.48% | |
| 2023 | +14.10% | +21.69% | -7.59% | |
| 2022part | +4.97% | — | — |
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- Equity77.13%
- Debt18.78%
- Cash & Equivalents4.09%
AMC Profile
Sundaram Mutual Fund is run by Sundaram Asset Management, part of the Chennai-based Sundaram Finance group, and has been in business since 1996. It absorbed Principal Mutual Fund's schemes in 2021 and has a long-standing small- and mid-cap franchise.
Fund Managers
CFClyton Richard FernandesStart date not disclosed
Fund Manager Fund
• 2018 - 2020 - BFSI sector analyst - Mahindra Manulife Asset Management Company Limited • 2017 - 2018 - BFSI sector analyst - Bank of Baroda Capital Markets • 2016 - 2017 - BFSI sector analyst - Systematix Shares & Stocks • 2024 - Till Date - Fund Manager in Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited • 2022 - 2024 - Investments - Kedaara Capital • 2010 - 2022 - Fund Manager - ICICI Prudential
KRKumaresh RamakrishnanStart date not disclosed
Credit & Fund Manager Sr.Manager
M.B.A – Finance and BE
• 2022 - 2025 - Credit Consultant - Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited • 2016 -2021 - CIO - Fixed Income - PGIM India Asset Management • 2015- Till Date - MIS, Data analysis, Client
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. 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 Balanced Advantage funds
Balanced advantage (dynamic asset allocation) funds move between equity and debt based on market valuations, adding more stocks when they look cheap and trimming when they look dear. The goal is a smoother ride.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund is ₹33.88 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund delivered?
Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund has returned -3.88% over 1 year, +6.14% per year over 3 years and +6.26% 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 Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.53% 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 Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd (7.4%), Reliance Industries Ltd (4.7%), Eternal Ltd (Previously Zomato Ltd) (4.0%), Bharti Airtel Ltd (3.7%) and HDFC Bank Ltd (3.4%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 8.4% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -10.1%. 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 -0.04 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund's -0.04 means it has not compensated investors for its volatility over the window. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund?
Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund is managed by Clyton Richard Fernandes and Kumaresh Ramakrishnan at Sundaram.
How is Sundaram Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund taxed?
Sundaram 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.