Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund

Get the latest NAV of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹19.63

-1.3%1D

NAV as on 04 Mar 2026

7.41%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

258 people have invested ₹ 16.2L in Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund in the last three months

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund Performance vs. Dynamic Asset Allocation Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (04-Mar-26)

The fund has underperformed the benchmark (Dynamic Asset Allocation Index) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-5.12%
-12.7%
-12.6%
3.53%
6.3%
4.75%
Dynamic Asset Allocation Index
-2.66%
-3.11%
-0.39%
8.29%
10.79%
9.15%
Dynamic Asset Allocation Avg
-2.7%
-3.13%
-0.48%
8.92%
11.75%
9.72%
Best in Dynamic Asset Allocation
3.03%
2.34%
5.27%
15.84%
18.3%
17.04%
Worst in Dynamic Asset Allocation
-2.98%
-11.83%
-11.33%
2.24%
6.87%
5.2%
Category Rank
18/18
18/18
17/17
16/16
14/14
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Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

17
/17
5% Performance
12% Risk Management
22% Cost

Ranked 17 out of 17 mutual funds in the dynamic asset allocation category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund
17/17
797Cr
1.05%
3.53%
6.3%
-7.05
1.51
0.11
0.15
-0.47
DSP Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund
1/17
3,702Cr
0.67%
11.12%
13.43%
2.36
0.78
1.23
2.56
0.47
SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
2/17
40,203Cr
0.72%
12.19%
14.33%
3.00
0.90
1.34
2.42
1.46
Mirae Asset Balanced Advantage Fund
3/17
2,007Cr
0.68%
13.38%
13.93%
2.10
0.98
1.17
2.09
1.35

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund Returns Calculator

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Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Feb-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Feb-26)

Large cap
29.2%

Mid cap
24.9%

Small cap
15.6%

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Feb-26)

Sector Allocation

Tech
26.9%
Consumer Cyclical
20.8%
Basic Materials
16.3%
Financial Services
14.7%
Health
11%
Communication
6.3%
Industrial
3.9%

Top 3 Sectors in January were Tech, Basic Materials & Consumer Cyclical

Jan'26

Tech

23%

Basic Materials

20%

Consumer Cyclical

19%

Dec'25

Tech

24%

Basic Materials

24%

Consumer Cyclical

21%

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd
9%
4.3%
Coforge Ltd
8.3%
0%
Bharti Airtel Ltd
7.85%
-20.5%
Eternal Ltd
7.69%
-7.1%
Persistent Systems Ltd
7.39%
-21.9%
Top Stocks bought last month
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd's allocation increased from 5.14% to 7.02%
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd's allocation increased from 5.14% to 7.02%
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation increased from 8.98% to 9.66%
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation increased from 8.98% to 9.66%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 8.48% to 8.99%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 8.48% to 8.99%
Top Stocks sold last month
Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd's allocation decreased from 9.99 % to 9.32 %
Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd's allocation decreased from 9.99 % to 9.32 %
Eternal Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.81 % to 7.69 %
Eternal Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.81 % to 7.69 %
Coforge Ltd's allocation decreased from 11.54 % to 7.63 %
Coforge Ltd's allocation decreased from 11.54 % to 7.63 %

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio1.05%
Benchmark
CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 - Moderate TR INR
AUM₹797 Cr
Inception Date27 September, 2016
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹500/₹500
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
103.51%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund is a hybrid fund. This fund was started on 27 September, 2016. The fund is managed by Varun Sharma, Rakesh Shetty, Swapnil Mayekar, Ankit Agarwal, Sandeep Jain, Atul Mehra. This fund gives you the benefit of diversification.

Key Parameters

  1. Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund has ₹797 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Feb 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.1.

Returns

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund has given a CAGR return of 7.41% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 3.53%, 6.30% and 4.75% respectively.

Holdings

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Tech, Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Financial Services, Communication, Industrial, Utilities, Health.

Taxation

As it is a dynamic asset allocation mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
If the fund is equity oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in equity instruments:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Long term gains up to Rs 1 lakh are exempt from taxation (more than 12 months).

Investment objective of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund

The investment objective is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments including equity derivatives & International Stocks, debt, money market instruments.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 500.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Varun Sharma

Fund Manager of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund, since 21 January 2026

Rakesh Shetty

Fund Manager of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund, since 22 November 2022

Swapnil Mayekar

Fund Manager of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund, since 18 November 2025

Ankit Agarwal

Fund Manager of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund, since 21 January 2026

Sandeep Jain

Fund Manager of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund, since 12 January 2026

Atul Mehra

Fund Manager of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund, since 1 October 2024

Learn more about Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jan'26
Dec'25
Nov'25
AUM
₹ 797.4 Cr
₹ 872 Cr
₹ 936.5 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 797.4 Cr as of Jan'26
  • AUM decreased by 74.6 Cr between Jan'26 and Dec'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund

How do I invest in Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹19.63. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund fund has generated a return of 3.53% in 1 year, 6.30% in 3 years, 4.75% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund?

The fund managers are Varun Sharma, Rakesh Shetty, Swapnil Mayekar, Ankit Agarwal, Sandeep Jain, Atul Mehra.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Years. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 1.05%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹797 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Motilal Oswal Balance Advantage Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd(9%), Coforge Ltd(8.3%), Bharti Airtel Ltd(7.85%)