These aggressive hybrid mutual funds managed to beat benchmarks in 2024: Do you own any?

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Aggressive hybrid funds, which typically invest around 65-80% of their assets in equities, have shown decent performance in 2024. These funds aim to strike a balance between risk and return, blending equity and debt instruments to cater to investors seeking higher returns with a moderate level of risk.

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Scheme Name 1-Year Return Invest Now Fund Category Expense Ratio
Axis Nifty 50 Index Fund +32.80% Invest Now Equity: Large Cap 0.12%
Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund +38.59% Invest Now Equity: Large Cap 0.21%
Axis Nifty Next 50 Index Fund +71.83% Invest Now Equity: Large Cap 0.25%
Axis Nifty 500 Index Fund Invest Now Equity: Flexi Cap 0.10%
Axis Nifty Midcap 50 Index Fund +46.03% Invest Now Equity: Mid Cap 0.28%

As per the latest data from AMFI, several aggressive hybrid funds have exceeded their respective benchmark returns over the past year.

Below is a table showing the one-year returns for various aggressive hybrid funds compared to their benchmark returns:

Fund Name 1-Year Return (Regular) 1-Year Return (Direct) Benchmark Return
Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Hybrid Fund 16.94% 17.84% 14.44%
Axis Aggressive Hybrid Fund 16.26% 17.52% 14.44%
Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund 22.02% 23.61% 14.44%
Bank of India Mid & Small Cap Equity & Debt Fund 27.04% 28.59% 21.64%
Baroda BNP Paribas Aggressive Hybrid Fund 20.64% 22.62% 14.44%
Canara Robeco Equity Hybrid Fund 16.84% 18.16% 14.44%
DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund 19.07% 20.32% 14.44%
Edelweiss Aggressive Hybrid Fund 20.93% 22.97% 14.44%
Franklin India Equity Hybrid Fund 19.00% 20.23% 14.44%
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund 14.20% 14.95% 11.32%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund 18.98% 19.70% 14.44%
Invesco India Aggressive Hybrid Fund 27.17% 29.26% 14.44%
JM Aggressive Hybrid Fund 27.59% 29.87% 14.44%
Kotak Equity Hybrid Fund 23.04% 24.69% 11.32%
LIC MF Aggressive Hybrid Fund 18.35% 19.63% 14.44%
Mahindra Manulife Aggressive Hybrid Fund 21.69% 23.70% 14.44%

(Source: AMFI)

While these aggressive hybrid funds have outperformed their benchmarks in the past year, it’s crucial for investors to approach them with caution.

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The equity portion of these funds adds volatility, especially in market corrections. While returns can be higher, the risk of short-term losses also increases.

Investors should ensure these funds align with their financial goals and risk appetite before investing.

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