Sharpe ratio
0.22Return earned for the risk taken.
Moderate
Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.
+4.91%1Y Absolute Return
-0.06%1D
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Returns calculator comparison
Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.
| Asset | Projected corpus | Total invested | Gain | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaram Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Short Term Debt Fund)- Direct Plan - Growth OptionFund 3Y annualised return · 5Y history unavailable | ₹8,74,806 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,42,194 | +7.33% |
| 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₹1.07
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.07 Lakh
Fund age4.9 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code149587
ISININF173K01GP0
BenchmarkNIFTY SD Debt Index A-II
CategoryDebt Scheme - Short Duration Fund
Expense ratio0.28%
Exit loadNil
Minimum SIP₹250 SIP
Return comparison
9th / 172 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | +6.19% | — | — |
| 3M | +2.45% | — | — |
| 6M | +6.09% | — | — |
| 1Y | +4.91% | — | +2.20% |
| 3Y | +7.33% | — | +4.12% |
| Since Launch | +6.64% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
0.43Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Moderate
Moderate downside risk-adjusted performance.
Standard deviation
1.03%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
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Calmar ratio
9.86How 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%
Debt97.30%
Cash2.70%
Market cap allocation
Market-cap classifications were not present in the latest portfolio disclosure.
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 28 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 35697 TN 12MR29 7 FV RS 100 | Unspecified | State Development Loan | 8.1965% |
| Union Bank of India (16/03/2027) ** # | Financial | Commercial Paper | 7.7749% |
| GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 37080 GOI 16FB31 6.36 FV RS 100 | Entities | GOI Securities | 5.9608% |
| POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. SR BS227B 7.77 BD 15AP28 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Debenture | 5.486% |
| EXPORT IMPORT BANK OF INDIA SR AA02 7.35 BD 27JL28 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Bonds | 5.4725% |
| PNB HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED SR LXV 8.15 NCD 29JL27 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Debenture | 5.4636% |
| NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 26A 6.66 BD 12OT28 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Debenture | 5.3726% |
| PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK CD 05FEB27 | Financial | Certificate of Deposit | 5.2197% |
| SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA SR V 7.22 BD 10AP29 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Debenture | 4.3449% |
| GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 33618 GOI 13NV30 7.32 FV RS 100 | Entities | GOI Securities | 2.8084% |
Fund management
SA
Sandeep Agarwal
Since 2021 · Prior to joining Sundaram Mutual Fund he has worked with Deutsche AMC.
Mr. Agarwal is a B.Com (H) from University of Kota, Chartered Accountant and CS.
KU
Kumaresh Ramakrishnan
Since 2026 · Prior to joining Sundaram Mutual Fund he has worked with PGIM India Mutual Fund, DWS AMC, Societe Generale and CARE.
Mr. Ramakrishnan is a B.E from Mumbai University and MBA from NMIMS (Mumbai).
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Summary
A low to moderate-risk debt scheme - short duration fund. Losses and swings stayed contained — worst fall -0.7%, volatility 1.0%. Financial makes up 75% — trouble in that sector hits the whole fund.
Strengths
- Losses and swings stayed contained — worst fall -0.7%, volatility 1.0%.
- Recovered from its worst fall in 2 months.
- Ranks 9 of 172 in its category over 1 year.
Weaknesses
- None
Ideal investor
- Needs a 1–3 years depending on duration horizon to ride out its low to moderate risk level.
Risk drivers
- Financial makes up 75% — trouble in that sector hits the whole fund.