HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund is a hybrid mutual fund. Hybrid funds invest in a combination of debt and equity assets. This helps in both the growth and stability of capital. The fund follows Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 as its benchmark index. 

This is a balanced index that measures the performance of 50% of companies in the Nifty 50 and the remaining 50% from the Nifty Debt Composite Index. Using ‘Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50’ helps HDFC measure its fund’s performance against the market accurately.

HDFC Mutual Fund’s investment approach is rooted in fundamental research with a medium to long-term view. For equity investments, the fund house focuses on both quantitative factors (growth, risk, returns) and qualitative metrics (management track record, governance). In the case of debt, the emphasis is on safety, liquidity, and prudent risk management.

Currently, the fund's portfolio comprises 6.0% small-cap stocks, 53.35% large-cap stocks, and 7.38% mid-cap stocks.

With an AUM of ₹100299.0 crores, HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth generated a return of 5.5% in 1 year, 23.8% in 3 years, 25.5% in 5 years. while its benchmark index (Dynamic Asset Allocation Index) generated 0.0% in 1 year, 0.0% in 3 years, and 0.0% in 5 years.