Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund
The fund has shifted decisively towards large-cap financials and quality cyclicals, maintaining an aggressive 80% equity stance that suggests confidence in market strength. The sharp increase in Clearing Corporation of India and meaningful additions in autos and steel signal the manager is rotating into economic reopening plays while trimming defensive liquid funds. This month's activity reveals conviction in domestic growth narratives over protective positioning, though the 6% cash buffer provides modest downside flexibility.
Portfolio analysis · April 2026
NAV & Returns
| Plan | NAV | 1M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Growth | ₹58.9300 | -0.51% | — | — | — |
| Regular Growth | ₹51.3300 | -0.60% | +2.15% | +11.03% | +10.08% |
Portfolio Metrics(latest month)
vs Category Peers
Balanced ApproachActive 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 |
|---|---|
| VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED | 0.60% |
| Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. | 0.52% |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. | 0.33% |
| Vedanta Iron And Steel Ltd. | 0.19% |
| Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd. | 0.19% |
| Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd. | 0.19% |
| Malco Energy Ltd. | 0.19% |
| PUT NIFTY 26-May-2026 | 0.92% |
| CALL ICICIBANK 26-May-2026 | 0.00% |
| CALL AXISBANK 26-May-2026 | 0.00% |
| CALL SBIN 26-May-2026 | 0.00% |
| CALL BAJFINANCE 26-May-2026 | -0.01% |
| CALL LT 26-May-2026 | -0.02% |
| 7.51% SIDBI SR V NCD RED 12-06-2028** | 0.97% |
| 7.68% NABARD NCD SR 24F RED 30-04-2029 | 0.39% |
| PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK CD RED 15-09-2026# | 0.76% |
| NABARD CD RED 28-01-2027#** | 0.74% |
| BANK OF BARODA CD RED 03-02-2027#** | 0.73% |
| UNION BANK OF INDIA CD RED 10-12-2026#** | 0.56% |
| HDFC BANK CD RED 11-09-2026#** | 0.38% |
| CANARA BANK CD RED 14-09-2026# | 0.38% |
Full Holdings
| # | Holding | % to NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. | 6.20% |
| 2 | ICICI Bank Ltd. INE090A01021 | 4.22% |
| 3 | Reliance Industries Ltd. INE002A01018 | 4.21% |
| 4 | HDFC Bank Ltd. INE040A01034 | 3.32% |
| 5 | Larsen & Toubro Ltd. INE018A01030 | 3.23% |
| 6 | Bharti Airtel Ltd. INE397D01024 | 2.93% |
| 7 | State Bank of India INE062A01020 | 2.59% |
| 8 | TVS Motor Company Ltd. INE494B01023 | 2.35% |
| 9 | Infosys Ltd. INE009A01021 | 2.30% |
| 10 | Axis Bank Ltd. INE238A01034 | 1.48% |
| 11 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. INE296A01032 | 1.48% |
| 12 | Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd. INE745G01043 | 1.41% |
| 13 | GE Vernova T&D India Limited INE200A01026 | 1.38% |
| 14 | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. INE101A01026 | 1.38% |
| 15 | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. INE467B01029 | 1.35% |
| 16 | Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. INE585B01010 | 1.32% |
| 17 | Tech Mahindra Ltd. INE669C01036 | 1.29% |
| 18 | 7.65% HDB FIN SERV NCD 10-09-27** INE756I07EJ2 | 1.24% |
| 19 | Titan Company Ltd. INE280A01028 | 1.21% |
| 20 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. INE044A01036 | 1.17% |
Sector Allocation
Top 10 sectors by % to NAV. Excludes derivatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stocks does Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund hold?
Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund holds 135 stocks as per the latest AMFI portfolio disclosure. The top 5 positions account for 21.18% of NAV.
What is the largest holding in Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund?
The largest position in Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund is Clearing Corporation of India Ltd., accounting for 6.20% of NAV.
Is Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund a concentrated or diversified fund?
With a Gini coefficient of 0.485, Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund is moderately concentrated. The HHI concentration index is 17,603 bps, which is above the 2500 bps threshold for high concentration. The top 5 holdings together make up 21.18% of the portfolio.
What is the market cap allocation of Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund?
Based on SEBI's AMFI classification, Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund's equity portfolio is split as: Large Cap: 58.46%, Mid Cap: 13.94%, Small Cap: 4.40%. This reflects the fund's positioning within the market cap spectrum.
Which sectors does Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund invest in most?
Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund has the highest allocation to Banks (14.61%), Finance (6.41%), IT - Software (6.23%). The fund is invested across 45 sectors in total.
How actively managed is Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund compared to other Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund funds?
Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund has an Active Share of 48.73%, classifying it as "Balanced Approach" among 35 Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund peers. This indicates a moderate level of differentiation from category peers.
What changed in Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund's portfolio in the latest month?
Between 2026-03-31 and 2026-04-30, Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund added 21 new stocks (including VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED) and exited 6 stocks (including Granules India Ltd.). Total holding count increased from 129 to 143 stocks.