- AMC
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Category
- Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage
- ISIN
- INF179K01814
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund
₹34.4850
−₹0.2790 (−0.80%)
NAV · Regular · IDCW ·
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund's Regular IDCW NAV was ₹34.4850 on 19 Oct 2026, down 0.80% on the day. Its 3-year return is 1.10% a year.
- Expense ratio
- 1.30%
- Fund size
- ₹1,04,783.41 Cr
- Min. investment
- ₹100
NAV history
Between 20 Oct 2025 and 19 Oct 2026, the NAV ranged from ₹34.0500 to ₹39.5250.
Regular · IDCW plan. 3Y, 5Y and since-launch returns are annualised; since launch is absolute until the fund is a year old.
Fund details
- Expense ratio
- 1.30% (Regular)
- Exit load
- up to 15% of units can be redeemed without exit load. beyond that, 1% exit load if redeemed within 1 year from allotment, no exit load after 1 year.
- Riskometer
- Very high
- Benchmark
- NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index
- Launched
- 1 Feb 1994
- Fund managers
- Anil Bamboli, Ihab Dalwai, Arun Agarwal, Mr.Gopal Agrawal, Nandita Menezes, Mr.Gopal Agrawal (Overseas)
Fund size, expense ratio and minimums as of 16 Oct 2026.
All plans
| Plan | ISIN | NAV | 1 day | Expense ratio | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct · Growth | INF179K01WA6 | ₹548.8710 | −0.80% | 1.30% | −3.89% |
| Regular · Growth | INF179K01830 | ₹504.2270 | −0.80% | 1.30% | −4.43% |
| Direct · IDCW | INF179K01VY8 | ₹41.1690 | −0.80% | 1.30% | −10.23% |
| Regular · IDCW | INF179K01814 | ₹34.4850 | −0.80% | 1.30% | −11.84% |
All plans hold the same portfolio. They differ in expense ratio (Direct plans pay no distributor commission) and in how gains are handled (Growth reinvests, IDCW pays out).
Armor risk check
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund moves less than the market
Volatility, past year
Worst fall, past year
Compared with the Nifty 500 over the past 12 months.
Check it against your portfolio in the appAbout this fund
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund is an open-ended mutual fund from HDFC Mutual Fund, in the Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage category. It began on 1 Feb 1994. It is benchmarked to the NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index. The fund manages ₹1,04,783.41 Cr across its plans as of 16 Oct 2026. The Regular · IDCW plan has an expense ratio of 1.30%. The minimum first investment is ₹100, and SIPs are available.
FAQs
What is the NAV of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
The NAV of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund (Regular · IDCW) was ₹34.4850 on 19 Oct 2026, down 0.80% from the previous NAV.
What plans does HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund have?
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund has 4 plans: Direct · Growth; Regular · Growth; Direct · IDCW; Regular · IDCW.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
The Regular · IDCW plan of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund has an expense ratio of 1.30%.
What is the fund size (AUM) of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund manages ₹1,04,783.41 Cr across all plans as of 16 Oct 2026.
What returns has HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund delivered?
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund returned −11.84% over 1Y, +1.10% a year over 3Y, +2.40% a year over 5Y. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the exit load of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund: up to 15% of units can be redeemed without exit load. beyond that, 1% exit load if redeemed within 1 year from allotment, no exit load after 1 year..
What is the minimum investment and SIP amount for HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
The minimum first investment in HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund is ₹100, and ₹100 after that. SIPs are available (SIP available in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly frequencies. Minimum amounts: Daily/Weekly/Monthly SIP - Rs.100; Quarterly - Rs.1500; Half Yearly - Rs.2500; Yearly - Rs.5000. Minimum installments vary by frequency and amount (6-20 installments typically).).
How risky is HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund is rated "very high risk" on SEBI's riskometer.
For information only. Not investment advice or a research report. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.
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