Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund
The fund has aggressively tilted toward equity at 84.5%, signaling confidence in market strength despite its dynamic allocation mandate. Banking and infrastructure stocks dominate the portfolio, with a fresh rotation into cyclical names like Vedanta and steel holdings suggesting the manager expects an economic upturn. The rapid portfolio churn—12 new entries and 9 exits in a month—reflects an active, tactical approach prioritizing near-term sector momentum over stability.
Portfolio analysis · April 2026
NAV & Returns
| Plan | NAV | 1M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Growth | ₹27.7606 | — | — | — | — |
| Regular Growth | ₹25.1709 | +1.88% | +5.54% | +13.26% | +11.72% |
| Direct IDCW | ₹17.7512 | — | — | — | — |
| Regular IDCW | ₹16.0559 | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio Metrics(latest month)
vs Category Peers
Active Stock PickerActive Share = ½Σ|wfund − wpeer|, computed using leave-one-out peer portfolio within SEBI category.
Similar Funds in Category
What Changed2026-03-31 → 2026-04-30
| Stock | Weight |
|---|---|
| Titan Company Limited | 0.97% |
| Polycab India Limited | 0.68% |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Limited | 0.29% |
| Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited ** | 0.31% |
| Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited ** | 0.31% |
| Malco Energy Limited ** | 0.31% |
| Talwandi Sabo Power Limited ** | 0.31% |
| 7.58% National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (31/07/2026) | 0.59% |
| 6.4% LIC Housing Finance Limited (30/11/2026) | 0.38% |
| 6.9% Government of India (15/04/2065) | 0.29% |
| 8.15% PNB Housing Finance Limited (29/07/2027) | 0.21% |
| 8.60% Manappuram Finance Limited (24/03/2028) | 0.11% |
Full Holdings
| # | Holding | % to NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDFC Bank Limited INE040A01034 | 4.38% |
| 2 | Reliance Industries Limited INE002A01018 | 3.61% |
| 3 | Bharti Airtel Limited INE397D01024 | 2.68% |
| 4 | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited INE257A01026 | 2.59% |
| 5 | Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited INE745G01043 | 2.44% |
| 6 | Clearing Corporation of India Ltd nan | 2.42% |
| 7 | Larsen & Toubro Limited INE018A01030 | 2.28% |
| 8 | IndusInd Bank Limited INE095A01012 | 2.22% |
| 9 | JSW Steel Limited INE019A01038 | 2.13% |
| 10 | Hitachi Energy India Limited INE07Y701011 | 2.12% |
| 11 | Infosys Limited INE009A01021 | 2.11% |
| 12 | Bharat Electronics Limited INE263A01024 | 1.90% |
| 13 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited INE044A01036 | 1.90% |
| 14 | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited INE752E01010 | 1.84% |
| 15 | Radico Khaitan Limited INE944F01028 | 1.74% |
| 16 | UltraTech Cement Limited INE481G01011 | 1.71% |
| 17 | Samvardhana Motherson International Limited INE775A01035 | 1.68% |
| 18 | The Federal Bank Limited INE171A01029 | 1.63% |
| 19 | Marico Limited INE196A01026 | 1.63% |
| 20 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited INE237A01036 | 1.62% |
Sector Allocation
Top 10 sectors by % to NAV. Excludes derivatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stocks does Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund hold?
Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund holds 111 stocks as per the latest AMFI portfolio disclosure. The top 5 positions account for 15.70% of NAV.
What is the largest holding in Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund?
The largest position in Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund is HDFC Bank Limited, accounting for 4.38% of NAV in the Banks sector.
Is Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund a concentrated or diversified fund?
With a Gini coefficient of 0.462, Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund is moderately concentrated. The HHI concentration index is 16,076 bps, which is above the 2500 bps threshold for high concentration. The top 5 holdings together make up 15.70% of the portfolio.
What is the market cap allocation of Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund?
Based on SEBI's AMFI classification, Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund's equity portfolio is split as: Large Cap: 47.69%, Mid Cap: 18.76%, Small Cap: 6.75%. This reflects the fund's positioning within the market cap spectrum.
Which sectors does Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund invest in most?
Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund has the highest allocation to Banks (14.95%), Electrical Equipment (6.21%), Power (5.36%). The fund is invested across 45 sectors in total.
How actively managed is Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund compared to other Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund funds?
Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund has an Active Share of 63.18%, classifying it as "Active Stock Picker" among 35 Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund peers. This indicates a moderate level of differentiation from category peers.
What changed in Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund's portfolio in the latest month?
Between 2026-03-31 and 2026-04-30, Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund added 12 new stocks (including Titan Company Limited) and exited 9 stocks (including ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited). Total holding count increased from 111 to 114 stocks.