Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth
Hybrid: Dynamic Asset Allocation - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Hybrid: Dynamic Asset AllocationBenchmark: NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹14.65-0.39%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -4.68% | -3.00% | 26 / 37 |
| 3Y Return | +8.23% | 8.34% | 20 / 31 |
| 5Y Return | — | 8.18% | — |
| 10Y Return | — | 9.81% | — |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth in the Hybrid: Dynamic Asset Allocation category include HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth, ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Direct-Growth, and SBI Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 20 out of 31 funds in the Hybrid: Dynamic Asset Allocation category as of 21 Oct 2026. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.80%. The peers HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.77% and ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Direct-Growth has 1.03%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹2,686.76 crore. The peers HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹1,02,534 crore and ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Direct-Growth has ₹71,913.5 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Hybrid: Dynamic Asset Allocation?
The top performing fund in the Hybrid: Dynamic Asset Allocation category on a 3-year basis is Quant Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 11.79% as of 21 Oct 2026. Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 8.23% CAGR over the same period, ranking 20 out of 31 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.41 compared to the Hybrid: Dynamic Asset Allocation average of 0.37 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 19 out of 34 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.