HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Vs SBI Equity Hybrid Fund

HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund and SBI Equity Hybrid Fund both are a part of Balanced Fund- equity category. These schemes invest their accumulated funds in both equity as well as debt instruments. However, the proportion of equity investments in the total Portfolio is more than 65%. These schemes are suitable for investors who do not have a high-risk appetite but at the same time, they are looking for exposure in equity investments. Though both HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund and SBI Equity Hybrid Fund are a part of balanced funds yet, there are differences between both the schemes based on their returns, AUM, and other related parameters. So, let us look at the differences between both the schemes through this article.

Overview of HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund (Erstwhile with HDFC Balanced Fund)

HDFC Balanced Fund is offered and managed by HDFC Mutual Fund. HDFC Premier Multi-Cap Fund and HDFC Balanced Fund merged to form HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund. This scheme is an open-ended balanced scheme that uses CRISIL Balanced Fund Index as its benchmark to construct its portfolio. HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund was launched in the year 2000 and its objective is to attain Capital appreciation along with current Income. As on February 28, 2018, some of the constituents of HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund’s portfolio consisted of HDFC Bank Limited, Infosys Limited, ICICI Bank Limited, State Bank of India, and Voltas Limited. The fund managers managing HDFC Balanced Fund are Mr. Chirag Setalvad and Mr. Rakesh Vyas. The risk appetite of HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund is moderately high. Thus, this scheme is suitable for investors who are ready to some level of risk in their investments.

Overview of SBI Equity Hybrid Fund (Erstwhile SBI Magnum Balanced Fund)

SBI Equity Hybrid Fund (earlier known as SBI Magnum Balanced Fund) was launched in December 1995 and is managed by SBI Mutual Fund. The scheme uses CRISIL Balanced Fund – Aggressive Index as its yardstick to build its portfolio. The objective of this scheme is to strive for capital growth in long-term along with liquidity by Investing in a combination of equity and Debt fund. As on February 28, 2018, some of the investments that formed part of SBI Equity Hybrid Fund’s portfolio included Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Bharti Airtel Limited, Interglobe Aviation Limited, and Infosys Limited. The scheme invests its corpus in companies having high growth potential and balances the risk by investing certain proportion in debt instruments. SBI Equity Hybrid Fund is jointly managed by Mr. R. Srinivasan and Mr. Dinesh Ahuja.

HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Vs SBI Equity Hybrid Fund

Though both HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund and SBI Equity Hybrid Fund belong to the same category yet; there are differences between both the schemes. So, let us look at the differences between both the schemes based on numerous parameters that are divided into four sections, namely, Basics Section, Performance Section, Yearly Performance Section, and Other Details Section.

Basics Section

The comparable elements forming part of basics section include Scheme Category, Current NAV, Fincash Rating, and so on. To begin with the scheme category, it can be said that both the schemes belong to the same category, that is, Hybrid Balanced – Equity. With respect to Fincash Ratings, it can be said that HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund is rated as a 5-Star Scheme while SBI Equity Hybrid Fund is rated as a 4-Star Scheme. The comparison of NAV of both the schemes reveals that HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund leads the race. As on March 22, 2018, the NAV of HDFC Balanced Fund was approximately INR 142 and of SBI Equity Hybrid Fund was approximately INR 121. The comparison summary of the basics section is tabulated below.

Performance Section

The Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns at different time intervals are compared in the performance section. These different time intervals at which the returns are compared include 1 Month Return, 6 Month Return, 3 Year Returns, and so on. The comparison of performance section reveals that there is not much difference between both the returns generated by both the schemes. However, in many time intervals, the returns of HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund are higher as compared to the returns of SBI Equity Hybrid Fund. The table given below summarizes the comparison of performance section.

Yearly Performance Section

Yearly Performance section compares the returns generated by both the schemes for a particular year. The comparison of yearly performance reveals that for certain years, the performance of HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund is better while for certain years; the performance of SBI Equity Hybrid Fund is better. The table given below summarizes the comparison of yearly performance section.

Other Details

This is the last section of comparison between both the schemes. The elements that form part of this section include AUM, Minimum SIP investment, Minimum Lump sum Investment, and so on. The minimum SIP investment for both the schemes is same that is, INR 500. However, in case of Minimum Lumpsum investment, the amount is different for both the schemes. The minimum lump sum amount for HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund is INR 5,000 and for SBI Equity Hybrid Fund is INR 1,000. The AUM of both the schemes is also different though the difference isn’t much. As on February 28, 2018, the AUM of HDFC is approximately INR 20,191 crores and of SBI is approximately INR 21,404 crores. The summary of other details section is as follows.

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