+91-22-48913909Accrual Mutual Funds
Accrual funds are a type of debt Mutual Funds which usually invest in short to medium maturity papers. These papers are of medium to high quality, while focusing on holding securities until the maturity. The fund ideally focuses to earn interest Income in terms of coupon offered by Bonds. Accrual funds adopt buy & hold strategy and emphases on delivering better returns compared to Bank FDs. These funds take a credit-risk and invest in slightly lower-rated securities, in order to generate higher yields. Moreover, accrual funds can make returns from the Capital gains too, but this tends to be a small portion of their total returns.
How Does Accrual Mutual Funds Work?
In the open-end Debt fund category, there are two types of long term bond funds —
1. Credit Opportunity Funds
Credit opportunities funds adopt the Accrual strategy in order to provide better returns. Typically, they invest across the credit spectrum, at times invest in bonds rated lower than “AA”. With investments in slightly lower rated securities (ensuring due-diligence is done) they are able to extract higher yields. Thereby, enabling a better return for the investors, in fact most times beating a bank FDs, in terms of returns. So, the lower the credit rate, the higher the return. They take the credit risk for the sake of generating high yields, due to which the risk of Default also increases.
Ideally, fund managers not only look for a current credit rating, but also at the fundamentals of a company. If the company has a huge opportunity to grow, then it can be the best choice for a fund manager.
2. Corporate Bond Funds
Corporate bond funds have a lower risk in comparison to credit opportunity funds. These funds invest only in the higher quality papers. Also, corporate bond funds don’t take any credit risks like credit opportunity funds. These funds can be an ideal investment at the end of the rate cut cycle or when a rate cut is expected.
Corporate bond funds are typically used for playing out a view in interest rates. Typically, the yield (ytm- Yield to Maturity) of corporate bond funds are lower than that of accrual funds. Investors who look for yield and would like to hold for long periods (i.e., 3 years or more) should go for an accrual fund. Investors who have a view on interest rates and can keenly monitor the fund’s performance can go for a corporate bond fund, taking the advantage of yield plus the returns made on Capital Gains (due to interest rate movements).
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Who should Invest?
These funds are suitable for investors who want to earn desire stable returns. But, an investor should have a view on interest rates. One should also keenly monitor the fund performances. It is advised to invest in accrual funds for least a 1-3-year horizon.
Accrual Debt Funds Taxation
Taxation for accrual funds is same like debt funds, which is computed in the following manner-
Short Term Capital Gains (STCG)
If the holding period of a debt investment is less than 36 months, then it is classified as a short-term investment and these are taxed as per individual's tax slab.
Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG)
If the holding period of debt investment is more than 36 months, then it is classified as a long-term investment and is taxed at 20% with an indexation benefit.
| Capital Gains | Investment Holding Gains | Taxation |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Capital Gains | Less than 36 months | As per individual's tax slab |
| Long Term Capital Gains | More than 36 months | 20% with indexation benefits |
Top 5 Best Accrual Funds FY 25 - 26
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹31.9837
↑ 0.01 ₹30,202 2.4 3.1 6.1 7.3 8 7.35% 3Y 5M 23D 6Y 14D BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹29.4894
↑ 0.02 ₹270 2.6 3.4 6.1 7.5 8.3 7.2% 2Y 8M 5D 3Y 7M 13D Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund Growth ₹106.771
↑ 0.04 ₹1,345 2.1 2.9 6 7.5 9.1 7.42% 1Y 11M 16D 4Y 29D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 4 Sep 26 Research Highlights & Commentary of 3 Funds showcased
Commentary ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund Point 1 Highest AUM (₹30,202 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹270 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹1,345 Cr). Point 2 Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: Moderately Low. Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Moderate. Point 5 1Y return: 6.07% (lower mid). 1Y return: 6.14% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.04% (bottom quartile). Point 6 1M return: 0.26% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.38% (lower mid). 1M return: 0.44% (upper mid). Point 7 Sharpe: 0.12 (upper mid). Sharpe: 0.02 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.05 (bottom quartile). Point 8 Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Point 9 Yield to maturity (debt): 7.35% (lower mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 7.20% (bottom quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 7.42% (upper mid). Point 10 Modified duration: 3.48 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 2.68 yrs (lower mid). Modified duration: 1.96 yrs (upper mid). ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Plan) ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Plan is an open-ended income fund that intends to generate regular income through investments in a basket of debt and money market instruments of very short maturities with a view to providing reasonable returns, while maintaining an optimum balance of safety, liquidity and yield. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized. Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income and capital gains through investments in a portfolio of debt and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized. The Scheme launched hereunder does not guarantee/indicate any returns. Research Highlights for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund Below is the key information for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Franklin India Income Builder Account - Plan A) The investment objective of the Scheme is primarily to provide investors Regular income under the Dividend Plan and Capital appreciation under the Growth Plan. Research Highlights for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund Below is the key information for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Aug 09 NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹31.9837 ↑ 0.01 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,202 on 31 Jul 26 Category Debt - Corporate Bond AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.57 Sharpe Ratio 0.12 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.35% Effective Maturity 6 Years 14 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 5 Months 23 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.3% 3 Month 2.4% 6 Month 3.1% 1 Year 6.1% 3 Year 7.3% 5 Year 6.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 8% 2023 8% 2022 7.6% 2021 4.5% 2020 4.1% 2019 10.4% 2018 9.9% 2017 6.4% 2016 6.3% 2015 9.8% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Jul 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Credit Quality
Rating Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 2. BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 8 Nov 08 NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹29.4894 ↑ 0.02 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹270 on 31 Jul 26 Category Debt - Corporate Bond AMC BNP Paribas Asset Mgmt India Pvt. Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.58 Sharpe Ratio 0.02 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 300 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12-24 Months (0.5%),24-36 Months (0.25%),36 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.2% Effective Maturity 3 Years 7 Months 13 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 8 Months 5 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.4% 3 Month 2.6% 6 Month 3.4% 1 Year 6.1% 3 Year 7.5% 5 Year 5.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 8.3% 2023 8.3% 2022 7% 2021 1.6% 2020 2.2% 2019 9.9% 2018 0.9% 2017 5.2% 2016 6.7% 2015 10.8% Fund Manager information for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Jul 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Credit Quality
Rating Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 3. Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
Growth Launch Date 23 Jun 97 NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹106.771 ↑ 0.04 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,345 on 31 Jul 26 Category Debt - Corporate Bond AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.79 Sharpe Ratio -0.05 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 10,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (0.5%),1 Years and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.42% Effective Maturity 4 Years 29 Days Modified Duration 1 Year 11 Months 16 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.4% 3 Month 2.1% 6 Month 2.9% 1 Year 6% 3 Year 7.5% 5 Year 6.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 9.1% 2023 7.6% 2022 6.5% 2021 3.2% 2020 3.8% 2019 9% 2018 9.2% 2017 7.5% 2016 7.7% 2015 9% Fund Manager information for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund as on 31 Jul 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Credit Quality
Rating Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity
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Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund