Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW
Hybrid, Dynamic Asset Allocation, Principal at very high risk
1 Year Return -0.29% at 19 Oct 2026 02:09 PM
Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW: Mutual Fund Overview
Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW is an Dynamic Asset Allocation mutual fund with over 8.21 years of performance history. The scheme manages an AUM of ₹16618.35 Cr and has a NAV of ₹22.62. It is rated '3' stars by analysts. Investors can begin a SIP with as little as ₹100.0, making it accessible for all types of investors. In the last 1 year, the fund has delivered a return of -0.29%.
Fund Details
NAV 22.62
Sub-Type Dynamic Asset Allocation
Rating 3
Min. SIP Amount ₹100.0
Fund Age(Year) 8.21
Fund Size(in Crores) 16618.35
Fund Performance
1 Month -0.58%
3 Month -2.04%
6 Month 0.78%
1 Year -0.29%
3 Year 8.99%
5 Year 8.36%
Know This Fund
As on 19 Oct 2026
Investment strategy that balances risk & reward by dividing the investment portfolio among different types of asset classes.
Equity (0%) Market Cap Top Sectors Top Holding
Debt & Others (0%) Sector Allocation Debt Credit Ratings Debt Category
Comparison with same funds
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -0.25% Ret 1Y 2.79% Ret 3Y 10.05% Ret 5Y 8.34%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-IDCW Ret 1M -0.25% Ret 1Y 2.79% Ret 3Y 10.05% Ret 5Y 8.34%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-IDCW Payout Ret 1M -0.25% Ret 1Y 2.79% Ret 3Y 10.05% Ret 5Y 8.34%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Dynamic Asset Allocation Omni FoF Regular-Growth Ret 1M -1.0% Ret 1Y 0.23% Ret 3Y 11.02% Ret 5Y 9.59%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Dynamic Asset Allocation Omni FoF Regular-IDCW Half Yearly Ret 1M -1.0% Ret 1Y 0.23% Ret 3Y 11.02% Ret 5Y 9.59%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Dynamic Asset Allocation Omni FoF Regular-IDCW Half Yearly Payout Ret 1M -1.0% Ret 1Y 0.23% Ret 3Y 11.02% Ret 5Y 9.59%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -0.04% Ret 1Y -1.03% Ret 3Y 9.72% Ret 5Y 7.55%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-IDCW Payout Ret 1M -0.04% Ret 1Y -1.03% Ret 3Y 9.72% Ret 5Y 7.55%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M -0.04% Ret 1Y -1.03% Ret 3Y 9.72% Ret 5Y 7.55%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Retirement Fund - Dynamic Plan Regular-Growth Ret 1M -0.73% Ret 1Y -4.86% Ret 3Y 9.48% Ret 5Y 5.36%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Retirement Fund - Dynamic Plan Regular-IDCW Ret 1M -0.73% Ret 1Y -4.86% Ret 3Y 9.48% Ret 5Y 5.36%
Charges & Taxes Expense Ratio
Returns are taxed as per your Income Tax Slab.
Expense Ratio (Inclusive of GST): 0.81%
Exit Load 1.0%
Stamp Duty 0.005%
Fund Management
The various expenses, charges and taxes associated with your Mutual Fund
Abhishek Bisen
Education Mr. Bisen is a BA and MBA in Finance.
Experience Prior to joining Kotak AMC, he was working with Securities Trading Corporation Of India Ltd where he was looking at Sales & Trading of Fixed Income Products apart from doing Portfolio Advisory. His earlier assignments also include 2 years of merchant banking experience with a leading merchant banking firm.
Hiten Shah
Education Mr. Shah is a Masters in Management Studies (Finance) from Mumbai University.
Experience Prior to joining Kotak Mahindra Mutual fund, he was associated with Edelweiss Asset Management for more than 8 years as a CoFund manager and Chief dealer in equities segment. He was also associated with Edelweiss securities Ltd. as low risk arbitrage trader for more than 3 years.
Arjun Khanna
Education Mr. Khanna has done CFA, FRM, MMS(Finance) & B.E (Electronics)
Experience Prior to joining Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, he was with Principal Mutual Fund and has also worked with Citibank.
Rohit Tandon
Education Mr. Tandon has done B.E.(Mechanical) and PGDM from IIM-B
Experience Prior to joining Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, he has worked with Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, Max Life Insurance and JP Morgan India
Riskometer
Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risk. Read all scheme related documents carefully.
Principal at very high risk
AMC and Fund details
Rank (total sets) 21
Date of Incorporation 2018-08-03
Total AUM 592379.04
The Scheme Seeks to generate returns from a portfolio of pure debt oriented funds accessed through the diverse investment styles of underlying schemes selected in accordance with the BSLAMC process.
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Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW FAQs
How to invest in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
Investing in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW through Motilal Oswal is simple and completely online. You just need to follow the step-by-step process below to get started in a few minutes.
- Log in to your Motilal Oswal account via the app or website
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- Select your preferred investment mode – Lumpsum or SIP
- Enter investment details such as amount and linked bank account
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- Review and confirm details including fund name, plan type, amount, and bank account
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What is the expense ratio of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
The term expense ratio for Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW or any other mutual fund is the annual fee charged by the fund house for managing your investment scheme. The expense ratio of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW is 0.81% as of 19 Oct 2026.
What is the NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
The NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW is ₹22.62 as of 19 Oct 2026.
What is the AUM of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW is the total value of assets managed by the fund at a given time, which is updated regularly. The AUM of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW is ₹16618.35 Cr as of 19 Oct 2026.
What is the PE and PB ratio of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
The PE ratio of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW shows how much investors are paying for the fund's underlying earnings, while the PB ratio indicates how the fund's holdings are valued compared to their book value.
Can I invest in SIP and Lump Sum in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
Yes, you can invest in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW through both SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and lump sum options, depending on your investment preference and financial goals.
What is the return of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW in the last 5 years?
The return of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW in the last 5 years is 8.36%.
What is the minimum SIP investment required in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
The minimum SIP investment in Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW depends on the fund's scheme rules and usually starts at a small amount. For Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW, the minimum SIP amount is ₹100.0.
What is the current NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
The NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW, as of 19 Oct 2026, is ₹22.62.
Who manages the Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW?
The fund managers responsible for Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-IDCW are:
- Abhishek Bisen
- Hiten Shah
- Arjun Khanna
- Rohit Tandon