Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) is a below-average performer in its category with a BullWiser Honest Score of 4.7/10 — above the Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage category median of 3.9/10 across 72 funds. Its 3-year CAGR of 10.3% outperforms the Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage category average of 8.7% by +1.6 percentage points. As a Direct plan, Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) eliminates the distributor commission built into Regular plans, maximising the net return to the investor.
Fund Details
Fund Name
Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund)
Plan Type
Direct · Growth
Expense Ratio
--
Verdict
🟠 Below Avg
1Y Return
0.7%
3Y CAGR
10.3%
vs Category Average — Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage
3Y CAGR
This fund+1.6% vs category avg
Expense Ratio (lower is better)
TER data not available
Honest Score
This fund+0.8 vs category avg
Category: Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage · 72 Direct-plan funds compared · 0% are High Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BullWiser Honest Score of Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund)?
Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) has a BullWiser Honest Score of 4.7/10 (BELOW AVERAGE).
The score rates the fund across four pillars: returns quality, expense ratio, risk-adjusted performance (Sharpe ratio & max drawdown), and overall fund quality (AUM, age, consistency).
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund)?
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) Direct Plan is --.
Choosing the Direct plan saves you the distributor commission baked into Regular plans — typically 0.5–1% per year — which compounds significantly over time.
What are the returns of Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund)?
Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) has delivered 0.7% 1-year returns and
10.3% 3-year CAGR. For a full NAV history and comparison with category peers,
use BullWiser's MF Analyser.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Is Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) a good investment?
BullWiser rates Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) as BELOW AVERAGE (Honest Score 4.7/10).
Always match a fund to your own risk profile and investment horizon.
Use the MF Analyser to compare it with peers in the Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage category.
How does Direct Plan differ from Regular Plan for Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund)?
The Direct plan of Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund ( Formerly Known as Principal Balanced Advantage Fund) has a lower expense ratio than the Regular plan because no distributor commission is paid. On a ₹10 lakh investment over 20 years, even a 0.5% lower TER can save ₹5–10 lakh in compounded wealth. BullWiser always recommends Direct plans for cost-conscious investors.
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