Helios Balanced Advantage Fund- Regular Plan- Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 52% limits losses during market corrections.
- Generated +2.3% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Expense ratio (2.81%) is higher than category median (2.4%), which creates fee drag over time.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +7.71% | +5.51% | +2.20% |
| 3 Months | +3.53% | +1.29% | +2.24% |
| 6 Months | +6.09% | +5.25% | +0.84% |
| 1 Year | +3.18% | +2.38% | +0.80% |
| Since Inception | +6.78% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.65% | +1.91% | +0.74% |
| 2025 | +5.02% | +5.68% | -0.66% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -5.44% | +3.44% | +3.31% | +13.07% | 89.5% | 53.8% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-16 | 2025-02-28 | -11.4% | 2 months | 7 months |
| 2026-01-02 | 2026-03-30 | -11.3% | 3 months | 7 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity & Equity related instruments | 0%-100%, Debt Securities$ and Money Market Instruments, cash, and cash equivalents: 0% to 100% |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to capitalize on the potential upside of equities while attempting to limit the downside by dynamically managing the portfolio through investment in equity & equity related instruments and active use of debt, money market instruments and derivatives. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 281 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as small relative to Balanced Advantage schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Balanced Advantage Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finserv Balanced Advantage Fund | 4.2 | - | 2.63% | 64.9% | Rs 1,296 cr | Compare → |
| Canara Robeco Balanced Advantage Fund | 3.6 | - | 2.37% | 64.3% | Rs 1,057 cr | Compare → |
| Unifi Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund | 9.8 | - | - | -15.6% | Rs 1,560 cr | Compare → |
| Samco Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund | 2.5 | - | 3.44% | 23.5% | Rs 57.0 cr | Compare → |
| Motilal Oswal Balanced Advantage Fund MOFDYNAMIC | 0.7 | +3.17% | - | 88.2% | Rs 738 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Helios Balanced Advantage Fund
What is the expense ratio of Helios Balanced Advantage Fund?
Helios Balanced Advantage Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.81% with a base expense ratio of 2.09%, compared to the Balanced Advantage category median of 2.40%.
Who manages Helios Balanced Advantage Fund?
Helios Balanced Advantage Fund is managed by Alok Bahl.
What are the historical returns of Helios Balanced Advantage Fund?
Helios Balanced Advantage Fund has a 1-year return of +3.18%.
How large is Helios Balanced Advantage Fund?
Helios Balanced Advantage Fund manages assets of Rs 281 cr, placing it in the 'small' size band relative to Balanced Advantage peers.
How is Helios Balanced Advantage Fund scored on MFIQ?
Helios Balanced Advantage Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 4.4/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Helios Balanced Advantage Fund?
Helios Balanced Advantage Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 11.74% with a maximum historical drawdown of -11.36%.