SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund Delivers 32% CAGR in 5 Years: ₹10,000 SIP Grows to ₹10.7 Lakh

At a time when investors usually depend on equity funds for high long-term growth, one hybrid fund has outperformed every equity scheme in the market. SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund – Investment Plan (Direct) has delivered exceptional returns over 5 years, making it one of the strongest performers across all categories.

5-Year Performance: Better Than Every Equity Fund

This hybrid fund has delivered a remarkable 32.61% CAGR in the last 5 years, something even top equity funds haven’t achieved.

• A ₹1 lakh lump sum invested 5 years ago is now worth ₹4.10 lakh.
• A ₹10,000 monthly SIP has grown to ₹10.77 lakh, giving a 24.13% CAGR.

Such performance is rare for a hybrid fund designed as a "solution-oriented" product.

What Makes This Fund Unique?

Launched in September 2020, the fund aims to help parents build long-term savings for their children. Despite this specific category, it has attracted all types of investors because of its strong growth record.

The fund follows an aggressive hybrid model, investing heavily in equities while keeping some allocation in debt. Since launch, it has delivered 35.19% returns, beating its benchmark and category peers. It tracks the CRISIL Hybrid 35+65 Aggressive Index and carries a Very High risk rating.

The fund manages ₹5,053 crore (as of Nov 2025) and maintains a low 0.82% expense ratio.

Efficient Risk Management

Despite its aggressive nature, the fund has delivered excellent risk-adjusted returns:

• Mean return: 23.73%
• Standard deviation: 12.92%
• Sharpe ratio: 1.35
• Sortino ratio: 1.84
• Beta: 0.93 (slightly less volatile than market)
• Alpha: 10.55 (significant outperformance)

These metrics show that the fund generates strong returns without taking unnecessary risk.

Smart Portfolio Strategy

The fund’s success comes from its bold sector allocations, different from typical conservative hybrid funds.

Sector Allocation

• Consumer Discretionary: 29.54%
• Financials: 17.41%
• Materials: 9.73%
• Consumer Staples: 7.48%
• Industrials: 7%

The high allocation to consumer-focused and financial companies has played a key role in boosting returns.

Top Stock Holdings

The fund holds a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio. Top stocks include:

• Hatsun Agro – 5.20%
• Muthoot Finance – 5.19%
• Thangamayil Jewellery – 4.78%
• State Bank of India – 4.07%
• Privi Speciality Chemicals – 3.82%

This mix of strong consumer brands, financial leaders, and niche chemical companies has helped generate consistent alpha.

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Conclusion

SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund – Investment Plan has proven that hybrid funds can sometimes beat even the best-performing equity funds. With its aggressive strategy, smart sector bets, and excellent risk-adjusted performance, it stands out as one of the most powerful long-term wealth creators in today’s mutual fund market.

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