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Top 4 Best Balanced Funds by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund 2024

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Top 4 Best Balanced Funds by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund 2024

Updated on December 18, 2024 , 6408 views

Balanced Funds, also known as a hybrid scheme aim to bridge the gap between equity and Debt fund. These funds are a combination of both debt and Equity Fund. It provides the twin benefits of growth from equity markets and regular Income from debt markets.

The Balanced Fund by icici mutual fund typically holds up to 65 – 75% of its Portfolio assets in equities and the balance in Fixed Income securities. Investors wanting to invest in these funds can choose from the below-listed top 4 Best Balanced Funds by ICICI Mutual Fund. These funds have been shortlisted by undertaking certain parameters like AUM, past performances, NAV, etc.

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Why Invest in ICICI Balanced Funds?

Best of Both

Balanced funds are less volatile. They offer the best of both equity and debt funds ensuring higher return through equity component and stability through the debt component.

Low/Mid Risk, High Return

On the Basis of allocation of assets, the returns on balanced funds are risk adjusted. By Investing in small cap and mid-cap stocks, the equity gains are much higher and the associated risk Factor is controlled by the debt investment.

Best Balanced Mutual Funds by ICICI MF

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2023 (%)
ICICI Prudential MIP 25 Growth ₹71.981
↓ -0.25
₹3,201-0.34.3129.69.711.4
ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund Growth ₹361.71
↓ -4.04
₹40,089-6.52.219.720.221.128.2
ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund Growth ₹33.1176
↑ 0.04
₹24,7601.73.57.76.35.47.1
ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹21.52
↓ -0.04
₹12,4370.148.78.789.9
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 20 Dec 24

1. ICICI Prudential MIP 25

The Scheme seeks to generate regular income through investments primarily in debt and money market instruments. As a secondary objective, the Scheme also seeks to generate long term capital appreciation from the portion of equity investments under the Scheme. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized.

ICICI Prudential MIP 25 is a Hybrid - Hybrid Debt fund was launched on 30 Mar 04. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 10% since its launch.  Ranked 2 in Hybrid Debt category.  Return for 2023 was 11.4% , 2022 was 5.1% and 2021 was 9.9% .

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential MIP 25

ICICI Prudential MIP 25
Growth
Launch Date 30 Mar 04
NAV (20 Dec 24) ₹71.981 ↓ -0.25   (-0.35 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,201 on 30 Nov 24
Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.74
Sharpe Ratio 2.07
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 19₹10,000
30 Nov 20₹10,954
30 Nov 21₹12,192
30 Nov 22₹12,942
30 Nov 23₹14,092
30 Nov 24₹15,939

ICICI Prudential MIP 25 SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹385,859.
Net Profit of ₹85,859
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential MIP 25

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Dec 24

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month -0.3%
6 Month 4.3%
1 Year 12%
3 Year 9.6%
5 Year 9.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 10%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2023 11.4%
2022 5.1%
2021 9.9%
2020 10.9%
2019 9.6%
2018 5.1%
2017 12.9%
2016 10.9%
2015 6.4%
2014 22.5%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential MIP 25
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia19 Sep 1311.21 Yr.
Akhil Kakkar22 Jan 240.86 Yr.
Roshan Chutkey2 May 222.59 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello31 Jul 222.34 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential MIP 25 as on 30 Nov 24

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash17.85%
Equity21.59%
Debt60.28%
Other0.27%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services7.83%
Health Care4.43%
Consumer Cyclical3.21%
Basic Materials1.74%
Communication Services1.26%
Consumer Defensive1.12%
Technology0.8%
Utility0.65%
Industrials0.51%
Energy0.03%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate42.84%
Government20.51%
Cash Equivalent13.27%
Securitized1.5%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A10.61%
AA35.41%
AAA53.99%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹263 Cr25,815,500
7.53% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹193 Cr19,074,750
↓ -11,830,000
7.38% Govt Stock 2027
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹117 Cr11,500,000
State Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹98 Cr1,000
↑ 1,000
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹84 Cr850
360 One Prime Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹75 Cr7,500
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 19 | ICICIBANK
2%₹67 Cr536,823
Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹64 Cr650
Prestige Estates Projects Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹60 Cr600
7.26% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹56 Cr5,463,150

2. ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Balanced Fund)

To generate long term capital appreciation and current income from a portfolio that is invested in equity and equity related securities as well as in fixed income securities.

ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund is a Hybrid - Hybrid Equity fund was launched on 3 Nov 99. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 15.3% since its launch.  Ranked 7 in Hybrid Equity category.  Return for 2023 was 28.2% , 2022 was 11.7% and 2021 was 41.7% .

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund

ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Nov 99
NAV (20 Dec 24) ₹361.71 ↓ -4.04   (-1.10 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹40,089 on 30 Nov 24
Category Hybrid - Hybrid Equity
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.78
Sharpe Ratio 1.74
Information Ratio 1.76
Alpha Ratio 3.85
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 19₹10,000
30 Nov 20₹10,154
30 Nov 21₹15,389
30 Nov 22₹17,785
30 Nov 23₹21,172
30 Nov 24₹26,558

ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹518,033.
Net Profit of ₹218,033
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Dec 24

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month -6.5%
6 Month 2.2%
1 Year 19.7%
3 Year 20.2%
5 Year 21.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 15.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2023 28.2%
2022 11.7%
2021 41.7%
2020 9%
2019 9.3%
2018 -1.9%
2017 24.8%
2016 13.7%
2015 2.1%
2014 45.6%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sankaran Naren7 Dec 158.99 Yr.
Manish Banthia19 Sep 1311.21 Yr.
Mittul Kalawadia29 Dec 203.93 Yr.
Akhil Kakkar22 Jan 240.86 Yr.
Sri Sharma30 Apr 213.59 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello31 Jul 222.34 Yr.
Nitya Mishra4 Nov 240.07 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund as on 30 Nov 24

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash12.19%
Equity71.37%
Debt15.7%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services19.95%
Consumer Cyclical11.29%
Utility6.66%
Energy6.35%
Health Care6.05%
Industrials4.92%
Communication Services4.67%
Consumer Defensive3.79%
Technology3.57%
Basic Materials2.32%
Real Estate1.57%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent12.19%
Corporate9.49%
Government6.95%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A3.14%
AA29.48%
AAA67.38%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 17 | 532555
6%₹2,601 Cr63,727,942
↑ 920,342
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 12 | ICICIBANK
6%₹2,530 Cr19,579,632
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 21 | HDFCBANK
6%₹2,217 Cr12,775,772
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 21 | MARUTI
5%₹1,912 Cr1,726,496
↑ 148,405
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 16 | BHARTIARTL
4%₹1,584 Cr9,820,680
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 May 16 | SUNPHARMA
4%₹1,583 Cr8,561,834
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 17 | 500312
3%₹1,239 Cr46,537,101
↑ 8,459,299
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 22 | RELIANCE
3%₹1,132 Cr8,498,686
↑ 470,000
TVS Motor Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 18 | 532343
2%₹999 Cr4,004,547
↑ 164,262
Avenue Supermarts Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | 540376
2%₹861 Cr2,189,548
↑ 1,412,144

3. ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund

The investment objective of Income Optimiser Plan under the scheme is to seek to generate low volatility returns by using arbitrage and other derivative strategies in equity markets and investments in short-term debt portfolio.

ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund is a Hybrid - Arbitrage fund was launched on 30 Dec 06. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 6.9% since its launch.  Ranked 4 in Arbitrage category.  Return for 2023 was 7.1% , 2022 was 4.2% and 2021 was 3.9% .

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund

ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 06
NAV (20 Dec 24) ₹33.1176 ↑ 0.04   (0.12 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹24,760 on 30 Nov 24
Category Hybrid - Arbitrage
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.97
Sharpe Ratio 1.87
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 19₹10,000
30 Nov 20₹10,418
30 Nov 21₹10,844
30 Nov 22₹11,243
30 Nov 23₹12,051
30 Nov 24₹12,964

ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹349,120.
Net Profit of ₹49,120
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Dec 24

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.5%
1 Year 7.7%
3 Year 6.3%
5 Year 5.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2023 7.1%
2022 4.2%
2021 3.9%
2020 4.3%
2019 5.9%
2018 6.2%
2017 5.5%
2016 6.8%
2015 7.6%
2014 8.6%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund
NameSinceTenure
Nikhil Kabra29 Dec 203.93 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello31 Jul 222.34 Yr.
Darshil Dedhia13 Sep 240.22 Yr.
Ajaykumar Solanki23 Aug 240.27 Yr.
Archana Nair1 Feb 240.83 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund as on 30 Nov 24

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash95.02%
Debt5.36%
Other0.03%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services19.62%
Industrials10.54%
Basic Materials8.23%
Consumer Cyclical7.59%
Energy7.31%
Technology5.43%
Consumer Defensive3.93%
Health Care3.55%
Communication Services3.45%
Utility2.61%
Real Estate1.69%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent92.86%
Corporate5.87%
Government1.65%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Pru Money Market Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
11%₹2,725 Cr74,722,063
↑ 2,064,441
Future on HDFC Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -
5%-₹1,343 Cr7,682,950
↑ 483,450
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 21 | HDFCBANK
5%₹1,334 Cr7,682,950
↑ 483,450
ICICI Pru Savings Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
3%₹862 Cr16,474,508
Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -
3%-₹722 Cr5,391,500
↑ 4,155,750
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 18 | RELIANCE
3%₹718 Cr5,391,500
↑ 2,920,000
Future on Tata Motors Ltd
Derivatives | -
3%-₹641 Cr7,637,850
↑ 88,000
Tata Motors Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | TATAMOTORS
3%₹637 Cr7,637,850
↑ 88,000
Future on Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Derivatives | -
2%-₹544 Cr1,362,725
↓ -49,525
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 20 | TCS
2%₹541 Cr1,362,725
↓ -49,525

4. ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Equity Income Fund)

The Scheme seeks to generate regular income through investments in fixed income securities and using arbitrage and other derivative strategies. The Scheme also intends to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing a portion of the Scheme?s assets in equity and equity related instruments

ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund is a Hybrid - Equity Savings fund was launched on 5 Dec 14. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 7.9% since its launch.  Return for 2023 was 9.9% , 2022 was 7.1% and 2021 was 9.5% .

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund

ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 5 Dec 14
NAV (20 Dec 24) ₹21.52 ↓ -0.04   (-0.19 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,437 on 30 Nov 24
Category Hybrid - Equity Savings
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1
Sharpe Ratio 1.18
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 19₹10,000
30 Nov 20₹10,288
30 Nov 21₹11,510
30 Nov 22₹12,382
30 Nov 23₹13,459
30 Nov 24₹14,763

ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹367,070.
Net Profit of ₹67,070
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 20 Dec 24

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.4%
3 Month 0.1%
6 Month 4%
1 Year 8.7%
3 Year 8.7%
5 Year 8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2023 9.9%
2022 7.1%
2021 9.5%
2020 4.8%
2019 10.4%
2018 3.4%
2017 10.9%
2016 11.4%
2015 4%
2014
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia5 Dec 149.99 Yr.
Ritesh Lunawat29 Dec 203.92 Yr.
Dharmesh Kakkad23 Feb 213.77 Yr.
Sri Sharma30 Apr 213.59 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello31 Jul 222.34 Yr.
Ajaykumar Solanki23 Aug 240.27 Yr.
Archana Nair1 Feb 240.83 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund as on 30 Nov 24

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash74.53%
Equity16.76%
Debt8.69%
Other0.02%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services18.32%
Energy9.43%
Consumer Defensive8.89%
Consumer Cyclical8.24%
Health Care7.1%
Technology6.33%
Basic Materials5.81%
Utility3.96%
Industrials3.57%
Communication Services2.1%
Real Estate0.5%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent69.23%
Corporate8.1%
Government5.88%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA10.73%
AAA89.27%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Pru Money Market Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
8%₹1,056 Cr28,776,141
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 16 | RELIANCE
7%₹926 Cr7,168,569
↑ 194,789
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 21 | HDFCBANK
7%₹823 Cr4,580,458
↓ -371,250
Future on HDFC Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -
6%-₹759 Cr4,206,950
Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -
5%-₹608 Cr4,673,500
ITC Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | ITC
4%₹553 Cr11,605,285
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 15 | SUNPHARMA
4%₹503 Cr2,821,993
Future on Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -
3%-₹421 Cr2,347,100
Future on ITC Ltd
Derivatives | -
3%-₹408 Cr8,492,800
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 16 | HINDUNILVR
3%₹383 Cr1,533,368
↑ 159,170

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