Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund · Best Multi Asset Allocation Mutual Funds
This is the Regular plan of Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset 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 12 of 35 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). 12 of the 35 Multi Asset Allocation funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +15.35% · ranks 8 of 35 Multi Asset Allocation funds
Volatility 10.8% vs 10.1% category avg
2.1% 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
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- 1-year return (+11.15%) trails the Multi Asset Allocation average (+13.27%)
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 (Multi Asset Allocation)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +3.35% | +2.42% | +0.93% |
| 3M abs | +3.04% | +3.19% | -0.15% |
| 6M abs | +2.36% | +1.83% | +0.53% |
| 1Y CAGR | +11.15% | +13.27% | -2.12% |
| 3Y CAGR | +15.35% | +15.34% | +0.01% |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +13.91% | — |
Category average across peers in Multi Asset Allocation (up to 35 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 35 peers in Multi Asset Allocation
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
32 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.
36 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset 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 | +4.44% | -7.19% | +11.63% | |
| 2025 | +13.70% | +10.51% | +3.19% | |
| 2024 | +14.51% | +8.80% | +5.71% | |
| 2023 | +22.46% | +20.03% | +2.43% | |
| 2022part | +0.07% | — | — |
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.
- -12.4%27 Sep 2024 → 28 Feb 2025
Fell over 5 months, back to the old high on 09 Sep 2025 — 6 months under water after the low.
- -10.4%29 Jan 2026 → 23 Mar 2026
Fell over 2 months, back to the old high on 06 Aug 2026 — 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, ₹1,409Cr in April - June 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.
Baroda BNP Paribas in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
AMFI announces 5 key initiatives to deepen mutual fund participation and strengthen investor awareness
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TheTechPanda · 1d ago
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund temporarily suspends subscriptions in its Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF
Value Research · 2d ago
Madhu Nair Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management
hrtoday.in · 6d ago
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Appoints Mr. Madhu Nair as Chief Executive Officer, signalling a Bold New Phase of Growth
India Education Diary · 6d ago
Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management appoints Madhu Nair as CEO
MediaBrief · 7d ago
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 Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund?
As of 21 Aug 2026, the NAV of Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund is ₹16.62 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund delivered?
Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund has returned +11.15% over 1 year, +15.35% per year over 3 years and +15.01% 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 Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund?
Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.06% 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 Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund?
Its largest holdings are Nippon India ETF Gold BeES IDCW (7.3%), Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF - Growth (6.3%), Others CBLO (4.7%), HDFC Bank Ltd (4.6%) and ICICI Bank Ltd (4.6%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund?
It is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 10.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -12.4%. 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 0.82 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund's 0.82 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
Who manages Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund?
Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund is managed by Vikram Pamnani, Pratish Krishnan and Jitendra Sriram at Baroda BNP Paribas.
How is Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset Fund taxed?
Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Asset 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.