About SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
SBI Balanced Advantage Fund is a balanced advantage fund managed by SBI 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. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized
The scheme's stated objective, as published by SBI 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 | ₹16.4096 | 149134 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹16.4099 | 149135 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹15.6434 | 149132 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹15.6436 | 149133 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of SBI Balanced Advantage Fund today?
The NAV of SBI Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹16.4096 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹15.6434, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has SBI Balanced Advantage Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.69%, and 9.42% a year over 3 years and 10.1% a year over 5 years. That places it 17 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of SBI Balanced Advantage Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.86% 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 SBI Balanced Advantage Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹250, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has SBI Balanced Advantage Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 7.4% from 2 Jan 2026 to 30 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.
What does SBI Balanced Advantage Fund invest in?
As on 31 Aug 2026 it held 121 positions, the largest being Reliance Industries Ltd (4.4%), ICICI Bank Ltd (3.8%), HDFC Bank Ltd (3.6%). Its biggest sector was banks at 15.6% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.
Which category does SBI Balanced Advantage Fund belong to?
It is a Balanced Advantage Fund from SBI 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 SBI 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.