How to Pick a Multi-Asset Fund in 2026

Over the past year, multi-asset allocation funds have outperformed pure equity funds, thanks to the rally in gold and silver. The category's 1-year average return is 13% versus just 1.5% for flexi-cap funds. Their AUM has also jumped a staggering 70% during the same time to over Rs 2 lakh crore. However, the returns of these funds range from 3% to 25%. Why such a wide gap? Because every multi-asset fund follows a different strategy underneath. In this video, we dig into the portfolios of 19 multi-asset funds to understand how they're actually managed. We look at their equity vs net equity exposure, allocations to gold/silver, REITs/InvITs and foreign equity, and how dynamically they shift between asset classes. This video will help you pick the right multi-asset allocation fund and understand what to expect from the one you already own. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Our universe of multi-asset funds 03:25 - Investment styles & taxation angle 07:29 - Gold, silver, REITs & foreign equity exposure 10:00 - How dynamic is your multi-asset fund? 13:13 - Conclusion Related videos: The Secret To ICICI Prudential Multi Asset Fund's Outperformance:    • The Secret To ICICI Prudential Multi Asset...   Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds: Did They Really Buy the Dip?    • Dynamic Asset Allocation Funds: Did They R...   #MultiAssetFunds #MutualFunds #ETMoney #Investing #AssetAllocation #DSPMultiAssetAllocation #ICICIMultiAssetAllocationfund #bestmultiassetfund