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Axis Balanced Advantage Fund

Axis Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
11.1%
a year
NAV
₹23.96
▲ 0.38% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹3,836 Cr
Expense ratio
1.07%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹21.21 and has returned 9.83% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average balanced advantage fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year1.4%1.3%ahead20 of 36
3 years11.1%9.3%ahead5 of 30
5 years9.4%9%ahead8 of 20
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-1.9%-2%
3 months-0.2%-0.5%
6 months2.7%2.1%
1 year1.4%0.2%
2 yearsp.a.2.6%1.4%
3 yearsp.a.11.1%9.8%
5 yearsp.a.9.4%8.1%
7 yearsp.a.11.4%10%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Aug 2017.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 1.4% in the last 1Y

22.523.624.618 Sept 202519 Mar 202618 Sept 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹17,696
XIRR (per year)
6.2%
Value today
₹1,97,696

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
8% a year
about the same as the balanced advantage fund average
Worst fall so far
−17.2%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −16.2% for the category.
Years that made money
94.4%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
4.5% to 17.9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 12.1%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Aug 2017
Expense ratio
1.07%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Devang Shah, Hardik Shah, Jayesh Sundar

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Axis Balanced Advantage Fund against other funds in the Balanced Advantage Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Quant Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund-0.75%13.58%1.56%₹852 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund4.9%11.6%10.96%0.74%₹5,343 Cr
WhiteOak Capital Balanced Advantage Fund2.71%11.57%0.84%₹2,302 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund5.65%11.5%10.22%0.59%₹10,125 Cr
Axis Balanced Advantage Fund1.4%11.15%9.41%1.07%₹3,836 Cr
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund-1.03%10.99%14.2%0.76%₹1,07,296 Cr
Mahindra Manulife Balanced Advantage Fund3.28%10.94%0.88%₹923 Cr

About Axis Balanced Advantage Fund

Axis Balanced Advantage Fund is a balanced advantage fund managed by Axis Mutual Fund. Change the mix of equity and debt dynamically, usually buying more equity when markets are cheap and less when they are expensive.

To achieve the dual objective of capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of equity or equity linked securities and generating income through investments in debt and money market instruments. It also aims to manage risk through active asset allocation. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. The Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Axis Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth Option₹23.96141642
DirectIDCW Option₹13.97141643
RegularGrowth Option₹21.21141644
RegularIDCW Option₹12.77141645

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Axis Balanced Advantage Fund today?

The NAV of Axis Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹23.96 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹21.21, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Axis Balanced Advantage Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.4%, and 11.15% a year over 3 years and 9.41% a year over 5 years. That places it 5 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Axis Balanced Advantage Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.07% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in Axis Balanced Advantage Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.

How much has Axis Balanced Advantage Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 17.2% from 12 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 94% ended in a gain.

Which category does Axis Balanced Advantage Fund belong to?

It is a Balanced Advantage Fund from Axis Mutual Fund. Change the mix of equity and debt dynamically, usually buying more equity when markets are cheap and less when they are expensive.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from Axis Balanced Advantage Fund taxed?

How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.