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No, this is not quite right. While the name of this fund includes the terminology 'balanced', it does not necessarily have a 50:50 allocation to debt and equity. In fact, it can invest anywhere between 0 to 100% in both debt and equity, balancing between the two via a dynamic asset allocation strategy. Thus, they are also called dynamic asset allocation funds

Yes you are correct. Balanced advantage funds do not have any rigid allocation parameters. They are free to invest in a range of 0 to 100% between debt and equity as per what market valuations drive.

All of the above

While this is one of the criteria, asset allocation in balanced advantage funds is actually decided on the basis of a combination of all of the above. Market valuations are the foremost criteria – when market prices are overvalued, allocation switches to debt, switching to equity when prices become attractive again. Every fund lays down asset allocation rules based on this very premise. Fund managers analyse the market conditions, apply these rules and take asset allocation decisions accordingly.

While this is one of the criteria, asset allocation in balanced advantage funds is actually decided on the basis of a combination of all of the above. Market valuations are the foremost criteria – when market prices are overvalued, allocation switches to debt, switching to equity when prices become attractive again. Every fund lays down asset allocation rules based on this very premise. Fund managers analyse the market conditions, apply these rules and take asset allocation decisions accordingly.

While this is one of the criteria, asset allocation in balanced advantage funds is actually decided on the basis of a combination of all of the above. Market valuations are the foremost criteria – when market prices are overvalued, allocation switches to debt, switching to equity when prices become attractive again. Every fund lays down asset allocation rules based on this very premise. Fund managers analyse the market conditions, apply these rules and take asset allocation decisions accordingly.

Balanced advantage funds have a dynamic asset allocation strategy that considers all of the above – market valuations, fund strategy as well as fund manager discretion to determine the asset allocation pattern.

All of the above

You are partially correct. While earning capital appreciation/managing volatility/delivering better risk-adjusted returns is one of the objectives, Balanced advantage funds actually have multi fold objectives which include all of the above. By dynamically managing asset allocation between debt and equity, it looks to manage overall volatility – selling in overpriced situations. At the same time, it buys into equity in underpriced situations with the intent of earning capital appreciation. Ultimately with the objective of delivering better risk adjusted returns.

You are partially correct. While earning capital appreciation/managing volatility/delivering better risk-adjusted returns is one of the objectives, Balanced advantage funds actually have multi fold objectives which include all of the above. By dynamically managing asset allocation between debt and equity, it looks to manage overall volatility – selling in overpriced situations. At the same time, it buys into equity in underpriced situations with the intent of earning capital appreciation. Ultimately with the objective of delivering better risk adjusted returns.

You are partially correct. While earning capital appreciation/managing volatility/delivering better risk-adjusted returns is one of the objectives, Balanced advantage funds actually have multi fold objectives which include all of the above. By dynamically managing asset allocation between debt and equity, it looks to manage overall volatility – selling in overpriced situations. At the same time, it buys into equity in underpriced situations with the intent of earning capital appreciation. Ultimately with the objective of delivering better risk adjusted returns.

You are right. Balanced advantage funds seek to earn capital appreciation through equity investments while managing volatility by balancing with debt investments. Overall, it seeks to earn superior risk-returns for investors.

Both of the above

While this is partially true, Balanced Advantage funds tend to offer both of the above benefits. By investing in both debt and equity, it may give investors high return potential of equity investments while maintaining relative stability that debt is subject to. At the same time, investors also get access to expert fund managers to manage tricky market volatility.

While this is partially true, Balanced Advantage funds tend to offer both of the above benefits. By investing in both debt and equity, it may give investors high return potential of equity investments while maintaining relative stability that debt is subject to. At the same time, investors also get access to expert fund managers to manage tricky market volatility.

You are correct; Balanced Advantage funds have this dual benefit. You can expect to earn long term capital appreciation due to the equity component whilst still maintaining balance of risk through debt investments. This benefit gets compounded as a result of access to expert fund manager expertise.

No

This is not correct. Balanced advantages funds have the flexibility to invest the equity component in any market cap or across any sectors, in accordance with the specific fund’s laid down investment strategy.

Yes, you are right! Fund managers are not bound by any rigid thresholds for the component of equity investing, with regards to market cap or sector. Following the fund manager strategy, they can choose equity from across market caps or sectors based on market valuation rules.

Depends on specific asset allocation strategy of the fund

This may or may not be correct. Taxation of balanced advantage funds investments would depend on the specific asset allocation strategy of the fund. If the asset allocation requires a minimum of 65% asset allocation to equity, only then will it be taxed as an equity fund. In other cases, it will be taxed as a debt fund.

This may or may not be correct. Taxation of balanced advantage funds investments would depend on the specific asset allocation strategy of the fund. If the asset allocation requires a minimum of 65% asset allocation to equity, only then will it be taxed as an equity fund. In other cases, it will be taxed as a debt fund.

You seem to have good knowledge of balanced advantage fund investing. If the specific fund strategy dictates a minimum of 65% allocation to equity, then the beneficial equity fund tax regime becomes applicable. In other cases, investments are taxed in the same manner as debt funds are taxed.

Medium to Long – 3 to 5 years and more

Having a likely significant equity component, short investing terms are not recommended. It is recommended that investors stay invested for a reasonably long investing term to capitalize on the true growth potential of equity.

Having a likely significant equity component, short investing terms are not recommended. It is recommended that investors stay invested for a reasonably long investing term to capitalize on the true growth potential of equity.

Yes you are correct. Having an equity component, investors should stay invested for a longer term to get the potential of capital appreciation for their portfolio.