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News18•19-10-2026, 12:45
Top Multi Asset Allocation Funds Ranked by 1-Year Returns in 2026
  • •Kotak Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct-Growth topped the rankings with a 1-year return of 9.71% and an AUM of ₹15,282.90 crore.
  • •DSP Multi Asset Allocation Fund secured second place with a 7.79% return, followed by Nippon India at 7.18% and SBI at 6.50%.
  • •ICICI Prudential Multi Asset Allocation Fund recorded a -0.09% return while holding the largest AUM among the group at ₹87,833.10 crore.
  • •Multi Asset Allocation Funds are gaining popularity due to their ability to spread investments across equities, debt, gold, and other instruments.
  • •Experts advise looking beyond short-term returns and evaluating consistency, risk-adjusted performance, and fund strategy before investing.

Key Questions Answered

Kotak Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct-Growth ranked first among the largest schemes, delivering a 1-year return of 9.71% as of October 9, 2026.

Under SEBI regulations, multi asset allocation funds must invest in a minimum of three asset classes, with each asset class accounting for at least 10% of the portfolio.

ICICI Prudential Multi Asset Allocation Fund Direct-Growth had the largest assets under management among the top five schemes, standing at ₹87,833.10 crore.