HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund
This is the Regular plan of HSBC Balanced Advantage 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 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 +7.45% · ranks 16 of 30 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds
Volatility 7.1% vs 8.5% 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
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.13 vs 0.10 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage average
- Less volatile than its Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage peers (7.1% vs 8.5%)
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
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 | -2.85% | -3.67% | +0.82% |
| 3M abs | -1.39% | -2.36% | +0.97% |
| 6M abs | +4.09% | +3.99% | +0.10% |
| 1Y CAGR | -0.81% | -0.84% | +0.03% |
| 3Y CAGR | +7.45% | +7.28% | +0.17% |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +7.15% | — |
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 HSBC Balanced Advantage 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 | -2.30% | -12.85% | +10.55% | |
| 2025 | +2.83% | +11.97% | -9.14% | |
| 2024 | +15.39% | +10.16% | +5.23% | |
| 2023 | +17.97% | +21.69% | -3.72% | |
| 2022part | -0.38% | — | — |
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- Equity73.11%
- Debt24.84%
- Cash & Equivalents2.05%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹1,531Cr 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.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
HSBC Mutual Fund is the Indian arm of HSBC Asset Management and has operated here since 2002. It roughly tripled in size by acquiring L&T Mutual Fund in 2022 and merging the two line-ups.
Fund Managers
MCMayank ChaturvediStart date not disclosed
Chartered Accountant (ICAI) CFA Level 2 (Charlottsville, USA) B.Com (Ahmedabad University)
Around 5 years of experience HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited as Vice President - Equity (Since September 2023 onwards) Prior Assignments: • Equirus Securities – Equity Research Analyst from December 2019 to August 2023. Fund Manager Gautam Bhupal (Equity), Shriram Ramanathan & Mohd. Asif Rizwi (Fixed Income) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Neelotpal Sahai & Prakriti Banka (Equity), Praveen Ayathan (Arbitrage portion), Mahesh Chhabria & Mohd. Asif Rizwi (Fixed Income) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Overseas Investments) Mahesh Chhabria & Mohd. Asif Rizwi (Fixed Income), Cheenu Gupta & Abhishek Gupta (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Anish Goenka (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Abhishek Gupta (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Cheenu Gupta (Equity), Praveen Ayathan (Arbitrage) Mahesh Chhabria & Mohd. Asif Rizwi (Fixed Income) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Gautam Bhupal & Harsh Shah, (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Abhishek Gupta (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Neelotpal Sahai & Sonal Gupta (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Abhishek Gupta (Equity), Siddharth Vora (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Venugopal Manghat & Gautam Bhupal (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Cheenu Gupta (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Neelotpal Sahai (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Cheenu Gupta (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Gautam Bhupal PUBLIC Fund Manager Cheenu Gupta (Equity), Mahesh Chhabria & Mohd. Asif Rizwi (Fixed Income), Dipan Parikh (Gold / Silver ETFs) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Venugopal Manghat (Equity), Mahesh Chhabria (Fixed Income) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Venugopal Manghat and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Gautam Bhupal (Equity) and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities) Venugopal Manghat and Mayank Chaturvedi (Foreign Securities)
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MRMohd Asif RizwiStart date not disclosed
VP Dealing Fixed Income
PUBLIC PGDM from IIM Calcutta & B. Tech (Chemical Engineering) from IIT Bombay
Over 16 years of experience HSBC Asset Management (India) Private. Limited as SVP - Fund Management - Fixed Income (Since January 16, 2024) as SVP - Dealing - Fixed Income (from March 1, 2023 to January 15, 2024) as VP - Dealing - Fixed Income (from November 26, 2022 to February 28, 2023) Prior Assignments: L&T Investment Management Ltd. as Senior Dealer in Fixed Income since May 11, 2020 to November 25, 2022 Yes Bank Ltd as Executive Vice President from April 2020, 2015 to May 08, 2020. ICICI Bank Ltd. as Senior Manager from May 9, 2012 to April 18, 2015. Deutsche Bank Global Markets Centre as Senior Analyst from July 2007 to May 2010.
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MCMahesh ChhabriaStart date not disclosed
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Over 15 years of experience HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited as SVP - Fund Management - Fixed Income (Since March 01, 2024) as VP - Fund Management - Fixed Income (from November 26, 2022 – February 28, 2024) Prior Assignments: L&T Investment Management Ltd Fixed Income – Fund Manager from November 25, 2021 to November 25, 2022. L&T Investment Management Ltd Dealer in Fixed Income since June, 2015 till November 24, 2021 Edelweiss Securities Ltd Fixed Income dealer from October 2013 - June 2015 Derivium Traditions Pvt. Ltd. Fixed Income dealer from February 2013- October 2013 L&T Investment Management Ltd. Associate in Investment Operations from November 2012 – February 2013. FIL Fund Management Pvt. Ltd. Associate in Investment Operations from August 2010 – November, 2012 Edelweiss Securities Limited as Equity dealer from March 2007 to May 2014. Karvy Stock Broking Limited as Equity dealer from June 2005 to March 2007
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PAPraveen AyathanStart date not disclosed
SVP & Head Dealing Equities
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Over 33 years of experience in areas of research and Fund Management. HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited SVP and Head Dealing – Equity (Since November 26, 2022) Prior Assignments: L&T Investment Management Limited Chief Dealer – Equity from July 2012 to November 25, 2022 Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited Head – Equity Dealing from September 2005 to July 2012 Dalal & Broacha stock broking Private Limited Institutional Head – Equity from May 2000 to September 2005
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Over 31 years of experience in research and Fund Management HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Ltd. Director Indian Equities and Head Offshore Advisory (Since March 2020) Senior Vice President and Head of Equities from September 2017 till February 2020 Senior Fund Manager – Equities from April 2013 to August 2017. IDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. Director from February 2006 to April 2013 Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. Senior Research Analyst from 2005 to January 2006 Infosys Ltd. Senior Project Manager from June 1999 to March 2005 Vickers Ballas Securities Ltd. Analyst from September 1998 to June 1999 SBC Warburg Analyst from May 1997 to May 1998 UTI Securities Ltd. Equity Analyst from June 1995 to May 1997 HCL HP Ltd. Senior Management Trainee from May 1994 to June 1995 Infosys Ltd. Software Programmer from July 1991 to June 1992
PBPrakriti BankaStart date not disclosed
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UTI Securities Ltd. Equity Analyst from June 1995 to May 1997. HCL HP Ltd. Senior Management Trainee from May 1994 to June 1995. Infosys Ltd. Software Programmer from July 1991 to June 1992. Around 15 years of experience HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited as Vice President – Equity (Since April 25, 2022) Prior Assignments: • PGIM India Asset Management Pvt Ltd – Senior Manager - Equity from November 2012 to March 2020. • Avendus Securities Ltd – Associate - Institutional Equity Sales from February 2011 to November 2012. • Yes Bank Limited – Associate - Corporate Banking from December 2009 to - February 2011.
Fund manager, benchmark and dealing terms from 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 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 HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund is ₹43.11 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund delivered?
HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund has returned -0.81% over 1 year, +7.45% per year over 3 years and +8.38% 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 HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.47% 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 HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund's largest holdings are HDFC Bank Limited (6.1%), ICICI Bank Limited (5.1%), Reliance Industries Limited (4.2%), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (4.1%) and Axis Bank Limited (3.6%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 7.1% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -8.9%. 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 0.13 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund's 0.13 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY 50 Composite Hybrid Debt 50:50 Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund is managed by Mayank Chaturvedi, Mohd Asif Rizwi, Mahesh Chhabria, Praveen Ayathan, Neelotpal Sahai and Prakriti Banka at HSBC.
How is HSBC Balanced Advantage Fund taxed?
HSBC Balanced Advantage 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.