1. August 2011
FOR PROFESSIONAL INTERMEDIARIES ONLY
Reasons to Buy
DSP BlackRock Balanced Fund
Why this Scheme? Why Invest?
Benefits of Asset Allocation Peak interest rates
• Combines wealth preservation effects of debt with high- • Interest rates in the economy are expected to reach the
growth potential of equity peak of the cycle and it is a good time to get double-digit
• Takes advantage of the low correlation between debt and yields on debt instruments
equity • As RBI enters into monetary loosening mode eventually,
• Fund manager dynamically rebalances the portfolio at one can benefit from capital gains on the debt portfolio
regular intervals or when required to ensure that there is no
undue exposure to either asset class Attractive equity valuations, growth still robust
• With recent corrections in equity markets, valuations
Actively managed portfolio have become attractive (1 year forward Sensex P/E at
• Equity allocation is well-diversified and debt allocation is into 14.1x is below the 15-year average)
high credit quality, short term papers to minimise credit and • Corporate earnings growth expectations of 17-18% for
interest rate risk FY2012 still intact
Favourable tax treatment
• Balanced funds are taxed at the same rates as equity mutual
funds
Advantages Over Asset Allocation by Investor
An investor can construct a portfolio similar to this fund by
Consistent performance across market cycles allocating monies to equity and debt mutual funds. However,
• Strong, long-term track record (since 1999) in both absolute investment in this scheme has advantages over such an
terms and relative to the benchmark approach.
• Assigned CRISIL Mutual Fund Rank 1 under the Open-end • Investment and risk management processes ensure that the
Consistent Balanced Scheme category, ranks within Top 10 mandated asset allocation is always followed
percentile of the 14 schemes considered, 5 year period • Asset class risk is kept under control by ensuring that there is
ending June 30, 2011. Past performance is no guarantee no undue exposure to either asset class
of future results. • No additional costs of switching between funds during points
of rebalancing
Backed by strong investment team • Favourable tax treatment for balanced fund ensures that its
• Stable team of experienced fund managers tax treatment is similar to that of equity mutual funds
Performance During Different Market Phases Superior Risk-return Profile
30 Mar 02 Jan 24 Oct 04 Nov 29 Jul
40%
2002 2008 2008 2010 2011
800
700 (7%) DSP BlackRock BSE100
108% Balanced Fund Index
DSP BlackRock Balanced Fund CRISIL Balanced Fund Index 30%
600
(42%)
500
Return
CRISIL Balanced
20% Fund Index
400
506% (7%)
300
92%
10%
(42%) CRISIL Composite
200
Bond Fund Index
235%
100
0%
0 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Risk
Sep-02
Sep-03
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Sep-10
Mar-02
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Mar-11
Source: Internal
Return is the average of 1 year rolling returns taken with daily
Source: Internal
periodicity and Risk is the standard deviation of these datapoints. The
period for which the data has been considered is from March 30, 2002
Performance of the Scheme and its benchmark have been normalized to
till July 29, 2011. March 30, 2002 is the date of inception of the CRISIL
100 from the date of inception of the benchmark. The period for which the
Balanced Fund Index and hence this has been considered. BSE 100
data has been has been considered is from March 30, 2002 till July 29,
Index has been used as representative of equity asset class and debt
2011. March 30, 2002 is the date of inception of the CRISIL Balanced Fund
has been represented by CRISIL Composite Bond Index. Past
Index and hence this has been considered. Past performance is no
performance is no guarantee of future results and should not be
guarantee of future results and should not be used as a basis for
used as a basis for comparison with other investments.
comparison with other investments.

2. Scheme Objective Scheme Performance as on July 29, 2011
An Open Ended balanced Scheme, seeking to generate long
Compounded Annualized Return
term capital appreciation and current income from a portfolio
constituted of equity and equity related securities as well as DSP BlackRock CRISIL
Period
fixed income securities (debt and money market securities). Balanced Fund – Balanced
Asset Allocation Growth Option Fund Index
Equity & equity related securities : 65% - 75% Last 1 year 4.30% 3.60%
Fixed income securities (debt securities, securitised debt & Last 3 years 13.98% 9.08%
money market securities) : 25% - 35% Last 5 years 16.05% 10.66%
Since inception 16.81% NA#
Investment Team
NAV/Index Value Rs. 66.350 3478.18
• Combined expertise of 11 member equity team and 4 member
Date of allotment 27th May 1999
fixed income team with active participation of the Chief
“Since inception” returns are calculated on Rs. 10/- invested at
Investment Officer
inception, viz. date of allotment. #Since historical data for the
• Fixed income team aided by 5 member Risk & Quantitative benchmark is not available performance has not been compared. Past
Analysis team performance is no guarantee of future results and should not be
• Closely integrated with BlackRock’s global investment, used as a basis for comparison with other investments.
research and risk teams
Risk Management
DSP BlackRock has developed robust risk management
practices to ensure strict regulatory compliance and adherence
to its strong internal policies. Independent Risk & Quantitative
Analysis team ensures unbiased assessment of risk outside of
the investment management team. This helps to ensure a strong
risk control and compliance environment. In addition, the Risk &
Quantitative Analysis team of DSP BlackRock works closely with
the global risks team of BlackRock Inc. to adopt the best
practices developed by them worldwide.
Disclaimer
CRISIL Mutual Fund Rank – The composite performance of DSP BlackRock Balanced Fund is “Very Good performance" performance in the Open End
Consistent Balanced category, and ranks within Top 10 percentile of the 14 schemes ranked in this category. The criteria used in computing the CRISIL
Composite Performance Rank are Superior Return Score, based on NAVs over the 5-year period ended June 30, 2011, Sectoral concentration, Company
concentration and Liquidity of the scheme. The methodology does not take into account the entry and exit loads levied by the scheme. The CRISIL Mutual Fund
Rank is no indication of the performance that can be expected from the scheme in future. Ranking Source: CRISIL Fund Services, CRISIL Limited. DSP
BlackRock Balanced Fund (DSPBRBalF) is an open ended balanced Scheme, seeking to generate long term capital appreciation and current income from a
portfolio constituted of equity and equity related securities as well as fixed income securities (debt and money market securities. Entry load: - Not Applicable. Exit
load: Holding Period < 12 months: 1%, Holding Period >= 12 months: NIL Statutory Details: DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund was set up as a Trust and the
settlors/sponsors are DSP ADIKO Holdings Pvt. Ltd. & DSP HMK Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (collectively) and BlackRock Inc. (Combined liability restricted to Rs. 1 lakh).
Trustee: DSP BlackRock Trustee Company Pvt. Ltd. Investment Manager: DSP BlackRock Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. Risk Factors: Mutual funds, like
securities investments, are subject to market and other risks and there can be no assurance that the Scheme’s objectives will be achieved. As with any
investment in securities, the NAV of Units issued under the Scheme can go up or down depending on the factors and forces affecting capital markets.
Past performance of the sponsor/AMC/mutual fund does not indicate the future performance of the Scheme. Investors in the Scheme are not being offered a
guaranteed or assured rate of return. DSPBRBalF is the name of the Scheme and does not in any manner indicate the quality of the Schemes, their future
prospects or returns. For scheme specific risk factors, please refer the Scheme Information Document (SID). For more details, please refer the Key Information
Memorandum cum Application Forms, which are available on the website, www.dspblackrock.com, and at the ISCs/Distributors. Please read the Scheme
Information Document and Statement of Additional Information carefully before investing.