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  • English (United States) Scheme Details (2)

    Mr. Dinesh Balachandran

    Managing this fund since Oct 2021.

    Total experience 17 years .

    See all Open-Ended funds managed by Mr. Dinesh Balachandran

    Mr. Dinesh Balachandran

    Description :

    Dinesh joined SBI FM in 2012 as a Senior Credit Analyst. He is now the Head of Research. Dinesh started his career with Fidelity in Boston USA in 2001 where as an analyst he covered Structured Finance, and local US fixed income market over 10 years. Dinesh holds a B.Tech degree from IIT, Mumbai and M.S degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also a Charter holder of the CFA Institute, USA.

    Total experience: 17 years

    Open-Ended funds Managed by Mr. Dinesh Balachandran

    • - SBI Long Term Equity Fund (Previously Known as SBI Magnum Taxgain Scheme)
    • - SBI Contra Fund
    • - SBI Multi Asset Allocation Fund
    • - SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
  • English (United States) Scheme Details (3)

    Mr. Dinesh Ahuja - Debt

    Managing this fund since Oct 2021.

    Total experience 20 years .

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    See all Open-Ended funds managed by Mr. Dinesh Ahuja - Debt

    Mr. Dinesh Ahuja - Debt

    Description :

    Dinesh Ahuja joined SBIFM in 2010. Prior to joining SBIFM, Dinesh was a fund manager with L&T Investment Management and Reliance Group for four years. Dinesh started his career in 1998 as a fixed income dealer on the sell side. Thereafter he worked in leading broking outfits for eight years before moving on the buy side in 2006. Dinesh is a Commerce graduate and holds his Masters degree in Finance from Mumbai University.

    Total experience: 20 years

    Open-Ended funds Managed by Mr. Dinesh Ahuja - Debt

    • - SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
    • - SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Fund- Investment Plan
    • - SBI Retirement Benefit Fund Aggressive Plan
    • - SBI Retirement Benefit Fund - Aggressive Hybrid Plan
    • - SBI Retirement Benefit Fund - Conservative Hybrid Plan
    • - SBI Retirement Benefit Fund - Conservative Plan
    • - SBI CPSE Bond Plus SDL Sep 2026 50-50 Index Fund
    • Category

      HYBRID

    • AUM ():

      English (United States) Scheme Details (4) 24053.01 Cr as on 31 Mar 2022

    • Risk

      MODERATELY HIGH

      English (United States) Scheme Details (5)

      • Long term capital appreciation
      • Dynamic Asset allocation between equity and equity related Instruments including derivatives and fixed income instruments
    • Benchmark

      CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 – Moderate Index TRI

    • Exit Load

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      - NIL - If units purchased or switched in from another scheme of the Fund are redeemed or switched out upto 10% of the units (the limit) purchased or switched on or before 1 year from the date of allotment.

      - 1% of the applicable NAV - If units purchased or switched in from another scheme of the Fund are redeemed or switched out in excess of the limit on or before 1 year from the date of allotment

      - NIL - If units purchased or switched in from another scheme of the Fund are redeemed or switched out after 1 year from the date of allotment

    • Type of Scheme

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      An open-ended dynamic asset allocation fund

    • Launch Date

      August 12, 2021

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    Returns

    as onMay 31, 2022

    1.56%

    * for Regular Growth

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    Min Lumpsum ()

    5000 & in multiples of 1

    Min Additional Lumpsum ()

    1000 & in multiples of 1

    • Fund Overview
    • Portfolio
    • Historical NAV
    • Documents
    • TAX Status
    • Performance
    • Fund Overview
    • Portfolio
    • Historical NAV
    • Documents
    • TAX Status
    • Performance
    • Index Constituent

    To provide long term capital appreciation / income from a dynamic mix of equity and debt investments.

    The scheme will invest in a well-diversified portfolio of equity & equity related instruments . The fund manager while selecting stocks will focus on the fundamentals of the business, the quality of management, the financial strength of the company, market leadership etc. The scheme will invest across sectors without any market cap or sectoral bias.

    The Scheme will invest in a diversified range of debt and money market instruments. The fund manager will allocate the assets of the scheme taking into consideration the prevailing interest rate scenario, yield curve, yield spread & the liquidity of the different instruments.

    The Scheme may invest in derivatives such as Futures & Options and such other derivative instruments like Stock/ Index Futures, Interest Rate Swaps, Forward Rate Agreements or such
    other derivative instruments as may be introduced and permitted by SEBI from time to time.

    Compounded Annualized Growth Rate Performance

    th > Last 1 Year Last 3 Year Last 5 Year Since Inception(12/08/2021)
    SBI Balanced Advantage FundN.A.N.A.N.A.1.56%
    Scheme Benchmark: - NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index

    Benchmark

    N.A.N.A.N.A.-1.2%
    Additional Benchmark: - Crisil 10 Yr Gilt Index

    Additional Benchmark

    N.A.N.A.N.A.-3.65%

    Current Value of Standard Investment of Rs 10,000

    th > Last 1 Year Last 3 Year Last 5 Year Since Inception(12/08/2021)
    SBI Balanced Advantage FundN.A.N.A.N.A. 10156.1
    Scheme Benchmark: - NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index

    Benchmark

    N.A.N.A.N.A. 9879.97
    Additional Benchmark: - Crisil 10 Yr Gilt Index

    Additional Benchmark

    N.A.N.A.N.A. 9634.85
    Notes:
    • Different plans shall have different expense structure. In case of return calculated the dividend option, it is assumed that dividend declared under the schemes have been reinvested at the prevailing NAV
    • Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and same may not necessarily provide the basis for comparison with other investment
    • Load is not considered for computation of returns
    • Period for which scheme’s performance has been provided is computed basis last day of the month-end preceding the date of advertisement. In case, the start/end date of the concerned period is a non-business day, the NAV of the previous date is considered for computation of returns
    • The data of the last working day has been considered for the calculation of performance
    • Wherever TRI data since inception for benchmarks is not available, benchmark performance is calculated using composite of CAGR and TRI values of the benchmark
    • The performance of the schemes is benchmarked to the Total Return variant of the Index
    • To view other open ended funds managed by the fund manager go to the Fund Manager section
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    • NAV

    Quantitative Data As on 31-Mar-2022

    Expense Ratio**:

    **Expense ratio exclusive of Service Tax on Management Fees

    Portfolio Holdings

    As on 31/03/2022

    Stock Name (%) Of Total AUM
    GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 14.85
    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, DERIVATIVE MARGIN AND OTHERS 6.45
    AXIS BANK LTD. 3.23
    HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. 3.20
    ICICI BANK LTD. 3.18
    NATIONAL HIGHWAYS INFRA TRUST 2.75
    ITC LTD. 2.60
    TECH MAHINDRA LTD. 2.43
    BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. 2.39
    KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD. 2.37

    Sectoral Breakdown (in %)

    • English (United States) Scheme Details (6)Scheme Annual Report 2020-2021
    • English (United States) Scheme Details (7)SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
    • English (United States) Scheme Details (8)SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
    • English (United States) Scheme Details (9)SID - SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
    • English (United States) Scheme Details (10)KIM - SBI Balanced Advantage Fund
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    Visa typesVisa application fee (USD)
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    Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years)418
    Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years)745
    Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years)930
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    Make your ESTA payment. At the time of writing it costs $21 if you do it directly via the ESTA website. You'll probably pay more if you do it through a travel agent. If you're refused entry to the United States you'll be refunded most of the cost.

    How much is an ESTA visa in pounds? ›

    Going to America is about to get that bit more expensive, as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to raise the cost of an ESTA by £5.60. Currently, anybody wishing to enter the States for a stay of fewer than 90 days has to pay $14 (£11.10), which includes a $4 (£3.18) handling fee, for the privilege.

    Is the cost of an ESTA increasing? ›

    US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that the fee for an ESTA US visa waiver has risen from $14 to $21, taking effect on May 26. The new fee will reportedly be in place until September 2027 and includes a $4 operational fee.

    How much is ESTA visa waiver? ›

    Traveler's home address and phone number. Traveler's emergency point of contact phone and email. Payment method: Fee for application is $21.00 USD.

    Who is eligible for ESTA? ›

    Who is eligible to submit an application? You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you: Intend to enter the United States for 90 days or less for business, pleasure or transit. Have a valid passport lawfully issued to you by a Visa Waiver Program country.

    Who should apply for ESTA? ›

    If you are a citizen of one of the countries included in the Visa Waiver Program and you plan on traveling to the United States under the regulations of VWP, you do not need to obtain a Visa. Instead, you need to apply for an ESTA.

    What reasons can you be refused an ESTA? ›

    The most common reasons for rejection of ESTA application

    Had serious criminal records in the past and convicted, therefore under an appeal or discussion. In the past, applied for VISA or ESTA and it had been rejected. In the past, overstayed when visited the US.

    How do I pay my ESTA fee? ›

    You can pay for your ESTA safely with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal. Once your application has been approved you will receive an email and text message. On average this takes 3 days. You do not need to print anything.

    How do I complete an ESTA? ›

    1. Go to the official website.
    2. Validate access to the form.
    3. Accept waivers and general conditions.
    4. Fill in the applicant's data.
    5. Check your e-mail.
    6. Complete the personal identity information.
    7. Enter travel information.
    8. Respond to eligibility questions.

    Do I have to pay for ESTA? ›

    Since 8 September 2010, the ESTA is no longer free of charge. The U. S. Department of Homeland Security charges travellers from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program a fee of $14 USD.

    Do airlines check ESTA? ›

    Your ESTA will get checked as you go through the Border Control when you land in the US. It is not possible to board a plane to the US without an ESTA, as the airline will usually check whether you have a valid ESTA attached to your passport and if not, they will not allow you on the plane.

    How far in advance can you apply for an ESTA? ›

    ESTA applications are accepted 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. Apply for ESTA as soon as possible after you have decided to travel to the U.S.

    What happens if my ESTA is denied? ›

    If travel authorization under ESTA has been denied, you are required to apply for a visa.

    How long can I stay in the US without a visa? ›

    The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens of 40 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.

    Can you work on an ESTA visa? ›

    When entering the U.S. with ESTA it is not permissible to work for a U.S. company (for example the subsidiary of a foreign employer) or to perform the actual work in the U.S. even if the work is subject to an agreement with a foreign client outside the U.S.

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