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DSP Short Term Fund - Direct Plan - Growth

DSP Asset Managers Private Limited

NAV

₹54.1213

NAV as of 13 Nov 2026

-0.0312 (-0.0576%)
Returns, 3Y

+7.02%

Annualised return

AUM (FUND SIZE)

₹3,549 Cr

Assets Under Mgmt

SINCE INCEPTION

+7.61%

Launched 02 Jan 2013

₹1 SINCE LAUNCH

₹2.76

Indexed wealth

MAX DRAWDOWN

-2.75%

Historical peak to trough

RECOVERY TIME

0.8 mo

To previous peak

CONSISTENCY

13 positive yrs

0 negative yrs

Category

DebtShort DurationModerate Risk

Fund Info

INF740K01NJ5DSP Asset Managers Private Limited
+4.19%1Y Absolute Return
-0.06%1D
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Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.

Returns calculator comparison

Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.

AssetProjected corpusTotal investedGainAnnual return
DSP Short Term Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthFund 5Y annualised return
₹8,51,705
₹7,32,612₹1,19,093+6.25%
EPFIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,95,132
₹7,32,612₹1,62,520+8.25%
Residential propertyIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,67,662
₹7,32,612₹1,35,050+7.00%
PPFIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,69,819
₹7,32,612₹1,37,207+7.10%
Bank fixed depositIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,56,981
₹7,32,612₹1,24,369+6.50%
GoldIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,67,662
₹7,32,612₹1,35,050+7.00%
Savings accountIllustrative annual assumption
₹7,86,827
₹7,32,612₹54,215+3.00%

Illustration only. Fund results use the available NAV-derived annualised return and can be negative. Reference rows are assumptions, not current quoted rates or guaranteed returns; property excludes transaction costs, taxes, and liquidity constraints. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk.

Wealth multiple

₹1 became₹1.08
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.08 Lakh
Fund age13.9 yrs

Fund information

Scheme code119226
ISININF740K01NJ5
BenchmarkCRISIL Short Duration Debt A-II Index
CategoryDebt Scheme - Short Duration Fund
Expense ratio0.37%
Exit loadNil
Minimum SIP₹100 SIP

Return comparison

52nd / 172 in category
PeriodFundBenchmarkCategory avg
1M+5.63%——
3M+0.13%——
6M+5.72%——
1Y+4.19%—+2.20%
3Y+7.02%—+4.12%
5Y+6.25%—+3.81%
10Y+6.82%——
Since Launch+7.61%——

Risk-adjusted performance

Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.

Sharpe ratio

0.85

Return earned for the risk taken.

Moderate

Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.

Sortino ratio

1.41

Return earned while limiting downside risk.

Good

Good downside protection with strong returns.

Standard deviation

1.34%

How much the fund’s returns fluctuate over time.

Low volatility

Returns have been relatively stable.

Beta

—

How closely the fund moves with the market.

Unavailable

This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.

Alpha

—

Extra return generated above the benchmark.

Unavailable

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Treynor ratio

—

Return earned for each unit of market risk taken.

Unavailable

This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.

Calmar ratio

2.77

How well the fund rewarded investors relative to its biggest decline.

Excellent

Excellent balance between returns and drawdowns.

Information ratio

—

How consistently the fund outperformed its benchmark.

Unavailable

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Portfolio allocation

Latest disclosed portfolio mix

Asset allocation

Portfolio100%
Debt98.15%
Cash1.85%

Market cap allocation

Market-cap classifications were not present in the latest portfolio disclosure.

Sector allocation

Equity exposure by sector

Financial
54.61%
Industrials
14.05%
Entities
11.55%
Unspecified
9.07%
Technology
4.19%
Real Estate
3.53%
Energy & Utilities
1.72%
Healthcare
1.28%

Top holdings

10 of 68 disclosed positions

HoldingSectorInstrument typeWeight
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 37426 GOI 11MY36 6.94 FV RS 100EntitiesGOI Securities7.21%
India Universal Trust AL1 Sec. Debt 8.20 20/09/2030UnspecifiedSecuritised Debt3.84%
BHARTI TELECOM LIMITED SR XXV 7.35 NCD 15OT27 FVRS1LACTechnologyDebenture3.83%
NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 26F 7.44 BD 17JL29 FVRS1LACFinancialBonds3.62%
STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 35431 GUJ 08JN32 7.01 FV RS 100IndustrialsState Development Loan3.5%
SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA SR III 7.40 BD 18JU31 FVRS1LACFinancialBonds/NCDs2.84%
REC LIMITED SR 232 A 7.59 BD 31MY27 FVRS1LACFinancialDebenture2.84%
KNOWLEDGE REALTY TRUST 7.5378 NCD 08MY29 FVRS1LACReal EstateNon Convertible Debenture2.83%
Muthoot Finance Ltd.**FinancialDebenture2.43%
JAMNAGAR UTILITIES & POWER PRIVATE LIMITED SR PPD7 7.90 LOA 10AG28 FVRS1LACIndustrialsDebenture2.28%

Fund management

SH
Shantanu Godambe

Since 2024 · Prior to joining DSP Mutual Fund, he has worked with Yes Bank, Prebon Yamane and ICAP India Private Limited

Mr. Godambehas done B.Com, MS (Finance) and CFA

KA
Karan Mundhra

Since 2024 · He is working with DSP Mutual Fund since april 2012, he has Over 9 years of experience.

Mr. Mundra is a B. COM. and Charted Accountant (CA)

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Summary

A moderate-risk debt scheme - short duration fund. Losses and swings stayed contained — worst fall -2.8%, volatility 1.3%. Financial makes up 55% — trouble in that sector hits the whole fund.

Strengths
  • Losses and swings stayed contained — worst fall -2.8%, volatility 1.3%.
  • Recovered from its worst fall in 1 months.
Weaknesses
  • None
Ideal investor
  • Needs a 1–3 years depending on duration horizon to ride out its moderate risk level.
Risk drivers
  • Financial makes up 55% — trouble in that sector hits the whole fund.