About HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund is a balanced advantage fund managed by HDFC 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 provide long term capital appreciation / income from a dynamic mix of equity and debt investments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by HDFC 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
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth Option | ₹581.686 | 118968 |
| Direct | IDCW Option | ₹43.363 | 118969 |
| Regular | Growth Option | ₹534.18 | 100119 |
| Regular | IDCW Option | ₹36.265 | 100120 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund today?
The NAV of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹581.686 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹534.18, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 0.63%, and 11.66% a year over 3 years and 13.95% a year over 5 years. That places it 10 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.78% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 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 HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 34.2% from 4 Jul 2019 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 87% ended in a gain.
Which category does HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund belong to?
It is a Balanced Advantage Fund from HDFC 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 HDFC 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.