Short Duration Mutual Funds
If you’re looking for a way to invest that offers a good balance between safety and returns, short duration funds are worth considering. These funds typically invest in fixed-income securities that mature within 1 to 3 years. Because of their shorter time frame, they handle interest rate changes more smoothly than longer-term debt funds, making them a solid choice for investors who prefer a cautious approach. View More
List of Short Duration Mutual Funds
Fund Name | Fund Size (Cr.) | 3Y Returns | 5Y Returns | |
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137 | 10.43% | 10.75% | |
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21,284 | 8.78% | 7.57% | |
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9,193 | 8.41% | 7.72% | |
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7,058 | 8.36% | 7.27% | |
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199 | 8.34% | 6.84% | |
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9,494 | 8.31% | 7.08% | |
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15,486 | 8.27% | 7.17% | |
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17,541 | 8.27% | 6.92% | |
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77 | 8.21% | - | |
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10,116 | 8.18% | 6.58% |
What is a Short Duration Mutual Fund?
Short Duration Mutual Fund meaning are a category of debt funds that invest in fixed income instruments with Macaulay duration between 1 to 3 years. As per SEBI guidelines, these funds must maintain this duration range at all times. They primarily invest in corporate bonds, government securities, commercial papers, and certificates of deposit.
They are considered low to moderate risk and offer higher returns than liquid or ultra-Short Duration Funds, typically in the range of 6.5% to 7.5% annually. Their risk-reward profile makes them ideal for investors with a short to medium investment horizon who seek better returns than savings accounts or FDs.
Popular Short Duration Mutual Funds
- Bank of India Short Term Income - Direct Growth
- ₹ 1000
- ₹ 1370
- 10.43%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 1000
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 137
- 3Y Return
- 10.43%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 1000
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 137
- 3Y Return
- 10.43%
- ICICI Pru Short Term Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 1000
- ₹ 21,2840
- 8.78%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 1000
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 21,284
- 3Y Return
- 8.78%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 1000
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 21,284
- 3Y Return
- 8.78%
- Aditya Birla SL Short Term Fund-DirGrowth
- ₹ 1000
- ₹ 9,1930
- 8.41%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 1000
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 9,193
- 3Y Return
- 8.41%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 1000
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 9,193
- 3Y Return
- 8.41%
- Nippon India Short Term Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 7,0580
- 8.36%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 7,058
- 3Y Return
- 8.36%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 7,058
- 3Y Return
- 8.36%
- Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund-Dir Growth
- ₹ 500
- ₹ 1990
- 8.34%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 199
- 3Y Return
- 8.34%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 199
- 3Y Return
- 8.34%
- AXIS Short Duration Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 9,4940
- 8.31%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 9,494
- 3Y Return
- 8.31%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 9,494
- 3Y Return
- 8.31%
- HDFC Short Term Debt Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 15,4860
- 8.27%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 15,486
- 3Y Return
- 8.27%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 15,486
- 3Y Return
- 8.27%
- Kotak Bond - Short Term Fund - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 17,5410
- 8.27%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 17,541
- 3Y Return
- 8.27%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 17,541
- 3Y Return
- 8.27%
- Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Dir Growth
- ₹ 500
- ₹ 770
- 8.21%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 77
- 3Y Return
- 8.21%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 500
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 77
- 3Y Return
- 8.21%
- Bandhan Bond Fund - STP - Direct Growth
- ₹ 100
- ₹ 10,1160
- 8.18%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 10,116
- 3Y Return
- 8.18%
- Min SIP Investment Amt
- ₹ ₹ 100
- AUM (Cr.)
- ₹ 10,116
- 3Y Return
- 8.18%