Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth. 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.

₹21.91

2.2%1D

NAV as on 12 May 2025

12.28%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

1263 people have invested ₹ 1.2Cr in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (12-May-25)

Period
This Fund
Dynamic Asset Allocation Index
1 Month
5.96%
4.84%
3 Months
6.03%
4.74%
6 Months
3.65%
1.4%
1 Year
13.58%
8.91%
3 Years
15.07%
14.13%
5 Years
17.06%
15.61%

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

8
/17
8% Performance
56% Risk Management
78% Cost

Ranked 8 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
Inception Returns
Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund
8/17
16,542Cr
0.57%
13.58%
15.07%
12.28%
Tata Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth
2/17
10,154Cr
0.44%
8.32%
14.08%
13.52%
ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth
3/17
60,591Cr
0.92%
12.49%
15.24%
13.27%
Axis Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth
7/17
2,935Cr
0.78%
16.62%
17.32%
11.36%

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Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Asset Allocation

as on (31-Mar-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (31-Mar-25)

Equity 69.1%

Debt & Cash 30.9%

Large cap
53.2%

Mid cap
10.1%

Small cap
5.6%

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Sector Allocation

as on (31-Mar-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 69.1%

Debt & Cash 30.9%

Financial Services
22.4%
Tech
14.6%
Industrial
12.4%
Consumer Cyclical
12%
Basic Materials
9.5%
Energy
6.7%
Consumer Defensive
6.7%
Health
5.5%
Utilities
3.9%
Communication
3.6%
Real Estate
2.6%

Top 3 Sectors in March were Government, Financial Services & Tech

Mar'25

Government

63%

Financial Services

24%

Corporate

17%

Feb'25

Government

49%

Financial Services

24%

Tech

14%

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-25)

Equity

Debt & Cash

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
ICICI Bank Ltd
4.16%
4.7%
Reliance Industries Ltd
3.62%
18.2%
HDFC Bank Ltd
3.51%
0%
Infosys Ltd
3.38%
0%
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd
2.35%
-1.3%
Top Stocks bought last month
Bajaj Finance Limited's allocation increased from 0.03% to 0.3%
Bajaj Finance Limited's allocation increased from 0.03% to 0.3%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 1.11% to 1.25%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 1.11% to 1.25%
U.P. Power Corporation Limited's allocation increased from 0% to 0.11%
U.P. Power Corporation Limited's allocation increased from 0% to 0.11%
Top Stocks sold last month
HDFC Bank Limited's allocation decreased from 5.26 % to 1.34 %
HDFC Bank Limited's allocation decreased from 5.26 % to 1.34 %
State Bank Of India's allocation decreased from 5.26 % to 0.98 %
State Bank Of India's allocation decreased from 5.26 % to 0.98 %
HDFC Bank Limited's allocation decreased from 1.34 % to 0.6 %
HDFC Bank Limited's allocation decreased from 1.34 % to 0.6 %

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.57%
Benchmark
Nifty 50 Hybrid Comp Debt 50:50 TR INR
AUM₹16542 Cr
Inception Date3 August, 2018
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
304.54%
STCGSelling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%.
LTCGAfter 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth is a hybrid fund. This fund was started on 3 August, 2018. The fund is managed by Hiten Shah, Abhishek Bisen. This fund gives you the benefit of diversification.

Key Parameters

  1. Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth has ₹16542 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.6.

Returns

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 12.28% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 13.58%, 15.07% and 17.06% respectively.

Holdings

Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Government, Financial Services, Cash Equivalent, Corporate, Industrial, Tech, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Energy, Consumer Defensive, Health, Utilities, Communication, Real Estate, Securitize.

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 Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation by investing in a dynamically balanced portfolio of equity & equity related securities and debt & money market securities.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Hiten Shah

Fund Manager of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth, since 3 October 2019

Abhishek Bisen

Fund Manager of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth, since 3 August 2018

Learn more about Kotak Mutual Fund
Parameters
Mar'25
Feb'25
Jan'25
AUM
₹ 16.5K Cr
₹ 15.8K Cr
₹ 16.6K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 16.5K Cr as of Mar'25
  • AUM increased by 729.5 Cr between Mar'25 and Feb'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth

What is the current NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

The current NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth is ₹21.91 as on 12-May-2025.

What are the average returns of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 12-May-2025.
Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
5.96%
5.96%
6 Month Returns
3.65%
3.65%
1 Year Returns
13.58%
13.58%
3 Years Returns
52.38%
15.07%

How do I invest in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

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What is the expense ratio of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

0.57% as on April 2025

What is net assets under management (AUM) of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

₹16542 Cr as on April 2025

What are the top 5 holdings of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

ICICI Bank Ltd(4.16%), Reliance Industries Ltd(3.62%), HDFC Bank Ltd(3.51%), Infosys Ltd(3.38%), 7.34% Govt Stock 2064(2.74%) as on April 2025

What are the top 3 sectors that this Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth has invested in?

Government(19.35%), Financial Services(16.47%), Industrial(8.84%) as on April 2025

What is the credit rating breakup of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

AAA
84.88
AA
14.02
A
1.1

Who is the manager of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

Hiten Shah, Abhishek Bisen are the fund managers of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth

What is the exit load of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth?

The Exit load of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth is 1%