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Fund name
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Rating |
Our Opinion |
Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
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High
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0.77 |
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Very High
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0.77 |
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Very High
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0.86 |
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High
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0.69 |
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Very High
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0.56 |
₹2,231 Cr
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About Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan is a hybrid mutual fund scheme of Bandhan Mutual Fund. Launched on October 10, 2014, it is currently managed by Manish Gunwani, Brijesh Shah and Vishal Biraia. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.77% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹2,231 Cr.
Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan invests in a mix of equity and fixed-income securities. The proportion of the two is dynamically managed and may keep varying depending on the market outlook of the fund manager. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate long term capital appreciation with relatively lower volatility through systematic allocation of funds into equity and equity related instruments; and for defensive purposes in equity derivatives.
Suitability
Dynamic Asset Allocation funds are suitable for investors:
Note:
Capital Gains Taxation
The following tax treatment is based upon last 12-months asset allocation and may vary from other funds in the category.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Bandhan Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
The latest declared NAV of Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹27.7790 as of 19-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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GOI Sec 7.30 19/06/2053 |
3.78
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Reserve Bank of India T-Bills 91-D 14/05/2026 |
3.33
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HDFC Bank Ltd CD 06/11/2026 |
2.14
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Bank Of Baroda CD 04/12/2026 |
2.13
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Small Industries Devp. Bank of India Ltd CP 26/02/2027 |
2.10
|
Over the past five years, Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 9.51% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan is ₹1,000 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.