Low Duration Mutual Funds
Low Duration Funds are a category of debt mutual funds that invest in fixed-income securities with relatively short maturities. As per SEBI guidelines, these funds maintain a portfolio duration between 6 and 12 months. Their short duration makes them less sensitive to interest rate fluctuations than long-term debt funds, offering a balanced mix of moderate returns and relatively low risk. Low-duration mutual funds are suitable for investors looking to park money for a short period—typically more than 3 months—while aiming for better returns than traditional savings accounts or fixed deposits.
List of Low Duration Mutual Funds
Fund Name | Fund Size (Cr.) | 3Y Returns | 5Y Returns | |
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580 | 8.11% | 7.14% | |
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22,934 | 8.06% | 6.66% | |
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12,913 | 7.91% | 6.66% | |
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21,198 | 7.89% | 6.80% | |
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13,528 | 7.77% | 6.69% | |
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6,600 | 7.67% | 6.40% | |
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7,663 | 7.67% | 6.71% | |
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624 | 7.67% | 6.32% | |
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247 | 7.64% | 6.34% | |
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1,838 | 7.62% | 6.35% |
What is a Low Duration Mutual Fund?
A Low Duration Fund meaning is a category of debt mutual fund that primarily invests in instruments with a short maturity profile. As per SEBI classification, these funds maintain a Macaulay duration between 6 to 12 months.
The aim of this short-term mutual fund duration with low duration is to offer a balance between return and risk.
Popular Low Duration Mutual Funds
- HSBC Low Duration Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 500
- ₹ 5800
- 8.11%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 580
- 3Y Return
- 8.11%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 580
- 3Y Return
- 8.11%
- ICICI Pru Savings Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 22,9340
- 8.06%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 22,934
- 3Y Return
- 8.06%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 22,934
- 3Y Return
- 8.06%
- Kotak Low Duration Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 12,9130
- 7.91%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 12,913
- 3Y Return
- 7.91%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 12,913
- 3Y Return
- 7.91%
- HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 21,1980
- 7.89%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 21,198
- 3Y Return
- 7.89%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 21,198
- 3Y Return
- 7.89%
- Aditya Birla SL Low Duration Fund-Dir Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 13,5280
- 7.77%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 13,528
- 3Y Return
- 7.77%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 13,528
- 3Y Return
- 7.77%
- AXIS Treasury Advantage Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 6,6000
- 7.67%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 6,600
- 3Y Return
- 7.67%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 6,600
- 3Y Return
- 7.67%
- Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 7,6630
- 7.67%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 7,663
- 3Y Return
- 7.67%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 7,663
- 3Y Return
- 7.67%
- Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Dir Growth
- ₹ 500
- ₹ 6240
- 7.67%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 624
- 3Y Return
- 7.67%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 624
- 3Y Return
- 7.67%
- Baroda BNP Paribas Low Duration Fund-Dir Growth
- ₹ 500
- ₹ 2470
- 7.64%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 247
- 3Y Return
- 7.64%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 247
- 3Y Return
- 7.64%
- Mirae Asset Low Duration Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 99
- ₹ 1,8380
- 7.62%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 99
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 1,838
- 3Y Return
- 7.62%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 99
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 1,838
- 3Y Return
- 7.62%