DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund
DSP Mutual Fund · Best Multi Asset Allocation Mutual Funds
This is the Direct plan of DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is distributed, which is why this NAV sits below the growth plan of the same fund.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★★5/5 vs 30 of 35 Multi Asset Allocation peers1Y- 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). Based on a 1-year record — this fund is too young for a 3-year CAGR, so its performance is ranked on 1Y against the same peers. 30 of the 35 Multi Asset Allocation funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
Not enough Multi Asset Allocation peers to rank yet
Volatility 9.5% vs 10.3% category avg
0.6% expense vs 0.9% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- 1-year return (+20.84%) beats the Multi Asset Allocation average (+12.48%)
- Ranks #2 of 35 on 1-year return in its Multi Asset Allocation cohort
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 1.51 vs 0.79 Multi Asset Allocation average
- Low expense ratio (0.64%) vs the Multi Asset Allocation average of 0.90%
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
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 | +1.83% | +2.37% | -0.54% |
| 3M abs | +2.37% | +3.04% | -0.67% |
| 6M abs | +2.62% | +1.02% | +1.60% |
| 1Y CAGR | +20.84% | +12.48% | +8.36% |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +13.98% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +12.68% | — |
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
23 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.
12 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into DSP 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 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +6.54% | -7.26% | +13.80% | |
| 2025 | +18.84% | +10.51% | +8.33% | |
| 2024 | +18.12% | +8.80% | +9.32% | |
| 2023part | +8.64% | — | — |
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.
- -9.7%29 Jan 2026 → 23 Mar 2026
Still below that high — 2 months down, and no recovery yet.
- -9.6%26 Sep 2024 → 07 Apr 2025
Fell over 6 months, back to the old high on 06 Jun 2025 — 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, ₹9,515Cr 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.
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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 DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund is ₹16.24 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund delivered?
DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund has returned +20.84% over 1 year and +18.28% 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 Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.64% 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 Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
Its largest holdings are National Stock Exchange Of India Ltd Index ID (9.7%), DSP Gold ETF - Growth (9.4%), DSP NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF - Growth (6.0%), HDFC Bank Ltd (4.1%) and Axis Bank Ltd (3.5%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
It is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 9.5% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -9.7%. 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 1.51 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund's 1.51 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund is benchmarked against the 40% NIFTY500 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund is managed by Shantanu Godambe, Aparna Karnik and Ravi Gehani at DSP.
How is DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund taxed?
DSP 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.