Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
Value Research Rating
Our Opinion
Riskometer
Very High
₹20.1029 -0.55%
As on 15-May-2026
Returns
Risk
This fund has Very High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
We have shifted from our proprietary CapRank classification system to SEBI’s market cap classification system with effect from 14 Jan, 2026.
Peer Comparison
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
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Very High
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1.13 |
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Very High
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0.81 |
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Very High
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0.89 |
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Very High
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0.74 |
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Very High
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0.89 |
Other details of Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹734 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
1.00 (365)
Min. Investment (₹)
500
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
500
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
12
About Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan is a hybrid mutual fund scheme of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund. Launched on September 27, 2016, it is currently managed by Varun Sharma, Ankit Agarwal, Sandeep Jain, Rakesh Shetty and Atul Mehra. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.13% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹734 Cr.
Motilal Oswal 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 ₹500 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments including equity derivatives & International Stocks, debt, money market instruments.
Suitability
Dynamic Asset Allocation funds are suitable for investors:
- Looking to invest in a portfolio of equity and debt for moderate returns
- Who prefer to let fund manager decide how much to invest in equity and in debt
- Aiming for long-term wealth creation
- With a 5+ year investment horizon
- Who are new/unfamiliar with market's ups and downs
Note:
- Invest only through SIP
Capital Gains Taxation
The following tax treatment is based upon last 12-months asset allocation and may vary from other funds in the category.
- If the mutual fund units are sold after 1 year from the date of investment, gains upto Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax. Gains over Rs 1.25 lakh are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- If the mutual fund units are sold within 1 year from the date of investment, entire amount of gain is taxed at the rate of 20%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
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
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs. 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Motilal Oswal 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, Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Motilal Oswal 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.
What is the current NAV of Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹20.1029 as of 18-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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Bajaj Finance Ltd Debenture 7.3763 26/06/2028 |
3.37
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HDB Financial Services Ltd SR 228 TR Debenture 7.4091 05/06/2028 |
3.37
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Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd Debenture 7.1554 19/06/2028 |
3.36
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Muthoot Finance Ltd NCD 7.88 22/11/2028 |
3.36
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Tata Capital Ltd SR C Debenture 7.12 14/11/2028 |
3.35
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What is the return of Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 5.74% as of 18-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund - Direct Plan is ₹500 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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