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Best Bond Mutual Funds 2019
Bond Mutual Funds offer higher returns than bank accounts and are highly liquid in nature, which means that investors can redeem their investment at any point of time. Some of the best major benefits of investing in Bond Funds are low-cost structure, relatively higher returns, high liquidity and reasonable safety.
Bond Funds also known as Debt fund. It’s a type of Mutual Fund scheme that invests in fixed income instruments such as government & corporate Bonds, money market instruments, corporate debt securities, etc., that offer capital appreciation. Bond Funds are an ideal investment for average risk-averse investors who are looking for stable & regular income. These funds are less volatile and hence are less risky than Equity Funds. Moreover, Bond Funds can be a better alternative to a bank Fixed Deposit.
Following are the best Bond Funds as per the category ranking that can help you achieve your Financial goals and can help you earn better returns.
Why to Invest in Bond Mutual Funds?
Some of the important benefits of these funds are:
- Bond Funds are a good option for earning regular income. For instance, choosing dividend payout can be an option for regular income.
- It is a good option to plan short financial goals. In a shorter duration, these funds ensure safety returns and as highly liquid as well.
- In Bond Funds, you can withdraw/redeem even partial money from your investment at any point and can let the remaining money stay invested.
- As, Bond Funds majorly invest in government securities they are not affected by the volatility of the equity market. Hence, it’s an optimal investment avenue for those who are risk-averse.
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Bond Funds to Invest for < 1 year
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2018 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan Growth ₹27.5857
↑ 0.01 ₹19,751 2.2 4.5 10.1 8.8 8.7 9.71% 5M 19D 7M 10D Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹386.697
↑ 0.08 ₹15,421 2.1 4.4 9.1 7.8 7.6 6.71% 5M 12D 5M 26D DHFL Pramerica Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹250.951
↑ 0.03 ₹689 1.5 3.3 7.2 7 7.4 5.58% 1M 2D 1M 2D JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹52.7838
↑ 0.01 ₹1,294 1.5 3.2 7.1 7 7.4 5.76% 13D 13D Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹1,879.7
↑ 0.26 ₹2,208 1.5 3.2 7 7 7.3 5.62% 22D 22D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Oct 19
Bond Funds to Invest for > 1 year
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2018 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund Growth ₹32.6581
↑ 0.02 ₹111 7.4 -2.5 0.8 4.2 5.5 34.98% 2M 5D 2M 19D Reliance Short Term Fund Growth ₹36.5416
↑ 0.02 ₹6,234 2.3 5 10.2 6.8 5.5 7.92% 2Y 1M 10D 2Y 7M 10D Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund Growth ₹32.5669
↑ 0.04 ₹3,131 2 5.3 10 7 6.5 8.59% 2Y 4M 2D 3Y 11D ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Growth ₹40.6155
↑ 0.02 ₹9,645 2 5 10 7.1 5.8 7.73% 1Y 11M 12D 2Y 6M 7D Axis Strategic Bond Fund Growth ₹18.6664
↑ 0.01 ₹1,185 1.8 2.6 7.6 6.8 6.7 8.59% 2Y 4M 24D 3Y Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Oct 19
Bond Funds to Invest for > 3 years
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2018 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Reliance Gilt Securities Fund Growth ₹26.9624
↑ 0.02 ₹1,089 0.6 9 15.7 8.3 8 6.54% 5Y 9M 18D 8Y 1M 10D SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Growth ₹44.4505
↑ 0.01 ₹1,639 0.2 9.5 15.2 7.9 5.1 6.4% 5Y 11D 7Y 2M 5D Aditya Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund Growth ₹56.3601
↑ 0.02 ₹262 0 8.6 14.9 7.7 6.9 6.63% 5Y 9M 8Y 2M 8D UTI Gilt Fund Growth ₹44.398
↑ 0.03 ₹556 0.1 8.7 14.4 8.4 6.3 6.45% 5Y 5M 16D 8Y 11M 18D Canara Robeco Gilt Fund Growth ₹54.3532
↑ 0.01 ₹84 -0.1 8.1 12.2 6.7 4.9 6.53% 5Y 9M 25D 8Y 8M 26D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Oct 19
Best 10-Year Govt. Bond Funds
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2018 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund Growth ₹44.1573
↑ 0.01 ₹445 0.4 9.4 16.1 9.9 9.9 6.56% 6Y 5M 5D 9Y 6M 22D IDFC Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan Growth ₹31.2849
↑ 0.02 ₹116 0.5 10.3 19.2 10.7 11.8 0.07% 7Y 1M 10D 10Y 6M 22D ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund Growth ₹16.6181
↑ 0.00 ₹90 0.5 9.8 17.2 8.5 9.7 6.86% 6Y 10M 20D 10Y DSP BlackRock 10Y G-Sec Fund Growth ₹15.5082
↑ 0.01 ₹46 -0.2 8.4 14.6 6.8 5.9 6.54% 6Y 7M 20D 9Y 2M 26D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Oct 19
*Below is the list of Bond Mutual Funds having net assets 50 Crore and having managed assets for over 3 Years. Based on heighest Yield to Maturity (ytm)
To generate steady returns with low to medium market risk for investors by investing in a portfolio of short -medium term debt and money market securities. DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund is a Debt - Short term Bond fund was launched on 21 Jan 03. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to generate regular income through investments in debt & money market instruments in order to make regular dividend payments to unit holders & secondary objective is growth of capital. Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 25 Mar 09. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan Returns up to 1 year are on The objective of the Scheme is to provide investors stable returns by investing in fixed income securities. Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan is a Debt - Short term Bond fund was launched on 31 Jan 02. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan Returns up to 1 year are on The Fund seeks to provide regular income and capital appreciation by investing in fixed income securities across the yield curve. Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 12 Nov 09. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Reliance Classic Bond Fund) To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximizing income while
maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. The scheme would focus its investments predominantly in corporate bonds of various maturities and across ratings for the purpose of achieving regular income and
capital appreciation. Reliance Strategic Debt Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 26 Jun 14. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Reliance Strategic Debt Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund) To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximizing income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 15 Sep 04. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.3% since its launch. Ranked 5 in Short term Bond category. Return for 2018 was 5.5% , 2017 was 6.8% and 2016 was 10% . DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund
Growth Launch Date 21 Jan 03 NAV (18 Oct 19) ₹32.6581 ↑ 0.02 (0.08 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹111 on 31 Aug 19 Category Debt - Short term Bond AMC DHFL Pramerica Asset Managers Private Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.45 Sharpe Ratio -0.3 Information Ratio -0.53 Alpha Ratio -25.05 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-6 Months (0.5%),6 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 34.98% Effective Maturity 2 Months 19 Days Modified Duration 2 Months 5 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 14 ₹10,000 30 Sep 15 ₹10,983 30 Sep 16 ₹12,011 30 Sep 17 ₹13,004 30 Sep 18 ₹13,529 30 Sep 19 ₹13,617 Returns for DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Oct 19 Duration Returns 1 Month 51.8% 3 Month 7.4% 6 Month -2.5% 1 Year 0.8% 3 Year 4.2% 5 Year 6.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 5.5% 2017 6.8% 2016 10% 2015 8.3% 2014 10.6% 2013 8.1% 2012 9.8% 2011 8.9% 2010 4.9% 2009 7.7% Fund Manager information for DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund
Name Since Tenure Kumaresh Ramakrishnan 13 Dec 17 1.8 Yr. Puneet Pal 13 Dec 17 1.8 Yr. Data below for DHFL Pramerica Short Maturity Fund as on 31 Aug 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 65.61% Debt 34.39% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 65.61% Government 27.08% Corporate 7.31% Credit Quality
Rating Value BBB 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd.
CBLO | -78% ₹77 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -12% -₹12 Cr GOVT STOCK
Sovereign Bonds | -11% ₹10 Cr 1,000,000
↑ 1,000,000 BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED
Debentures | -9% ₹9 Cr 830,000
↑ 830,000 Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -7% ₹7 Cr 830,000
↓ -160,000 GOVT STOCK
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹5 Cr 500,000
↑ 500,000 7.26% Govt Stock 2029
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹3 Cr 250,000
↑ 250,000 2. Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.3% since its launch. Ranked 6 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2018 was 5.6% , 2017 was 7% and 2016 was 10.9% . Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Growth Launch Date 25 Mar 09 NAV (18 Oct 19) ₹23.2276 ↑ 0.07 (0.29 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,590 on 31 Aug 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.65 Sharpe Ratio 0.3 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 17.89% Effective Maturity 4 Years 2 Months 8 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 11 Months 1 Day Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 14 ₹10,000 30 Sep 15 ₹11,150 30 Sep 16 ₹12,301 30 Sep 17 ₹13,332 30 Sep 18 ₹13,857 30 Sep 19 ₹14,706 Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Oct 19 Duration Returns 1 Month -1.5% 3 Month -0.3% 6 Month 2% 1 Year 4% 3 Year 5.3% 5 Year 7.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 5.6% 2017 7% 2016 10.9% 2015 9.5% 2014 12% 2013 10.2% 2012 11.1% 2011 9.4% 2010 5.9% 2009 Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Name Since Tenure Maneesh Dangi 1 Sep 14 5 Yr. Sunaina Cunha 1 Apr 17 2.42 Yr. Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan as on 31 Aug 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.52% Equity 0.57% Debt 95.92% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 77.52% Government 19.13% Cash Equivalent 2.8% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 11.47% AA 25.06% AAA 40.65% B 0.37% BBB 5.62% Below B 7.48% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Adilink Infra & Multitrading Private Limited
Debentures | -9% ₹583 Cr 5,215 SP Imperial Star Private Limited
Unlisted bonds | -7% ₹430 Cr 325 Sprit Textiles Private Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹350 Cr 2,531
↓ -1,917 Air India Assets Holding Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹275 Cr 2,750
↑ 2,750 LIC Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹250 Cr 2,500
↑ 2,500 Sugee Builders Private Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹225 Cr 200 REC LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹178 Cr 1,761
↓ -1,310 7.26% Govt Stock 2029
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹178 Cr 17,112,750
↓ -23,290,850 Adani Transmission Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹175 Cr 1,766 LIC Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹151 Cr 1,500
↑ 1,500 3. Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.3% since its launch. Ranked 19 in Short term Bond category. Return for 2018 was 8.8% , 2017 was 8.6% and 2016 was 8.3% . Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan
Growth Launch Date 31 Jan 02 NAV (18 Oct 19) ₹4,074.26 ↑ 2.27 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹13,156 on 31 Aug 19 Category Debt - Short term Bond AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.57 Sharpe Ratio 1.68 Information Ratio 0.55 Alpha Ratio -3.57 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (0.5%),1 Years and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 12.11% Effective Maturity 2 Years 10 Months 28 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 1 Month 20 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 14 ₹10,000 30 Sep 15 ₹11,079 30 Sep 16 ₹11,939 30 Sep 17 ₹13,128 30 Sep 18 ₹13,917 30 Sep 19 ₹15,037 Returns for Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Oct 19 Duration Returns 1 Month 0% 3 Month 0.5% 6 Month 2% 1 Year 7.6% 3 Year 7.8% 5 Year 8.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 8.8% 2017 8.6% 2016 8.3% 2015 9.1% 2014 11.7% 2013 9% 2012 10% 2011 9% 2010 5.6% 2009 12% Fund Manager information for Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan
Name Since Tenure Santosh Kamath 24 Jun 16 2.93 Yr. Kunal Agrawal 24 Jun 16 2.93 Yr. Data below for Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan as on 31 Aug 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.42% Debt 93.57% Other 2.01% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 87.98% Government 5.82% Cash Equivalent 3.88% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 44.01% AA 35.75% AAA 13.71% BBB 5.45% Below B 1.08% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED
Debentures | -6% ₹775 Cr 7,700
↑ 100 SHRIRAM TRANSPORT FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Debentures | -5% ₹666 Cr 7,200 ADANI RAIL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
Debentures | -4% ₹536 Cr 480 Idea Cellular Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹481 Cr 5,230 PIRAMAL CAPITAL & HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹365 Cr 4,813 Rishanth Wholesale Trading Private Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹353 Cr 350 DOLVI Minerals & Metals Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹328 Cr 1,830 Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
Debentures | -2% ₹324 Cr 3,135 Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹309 Cr 3,523 Call, Cash & Other Assets
Receivables | -2% ₹305 Cr 4. Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.9% since its launch. Ranked 15 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2018 was 8% , 2017 was 8.6% and 2016 was 8.4% . Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
Growth Launch Date 12 Nov 09 NAV (18 Oct 19) ₹22.7696 ↑ 0.01 (0.03 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,587 on 31 Aug 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.7 Sharpe Ratio 1.34 Information Ratio 0.32 Alpha Ratio -5.11 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-12 Months (3%),12-18 Months (2%),18-24 Months (1%),24 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 11.69% Effective Maturity 4 Years 5 Months 24 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 25 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 14 ₹10,000 30 Sep 15 ₹11,086 30 Sep 16 ₹11,971 30 Sep 17 ₹13,145 30 Sep 18 ₹13,902 30 Sep 19 ₹14,976 Returns for Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Oct 19 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.1% 3 Month 0.3% 6 Month 2.5% 1 Year 7.2% 3 Year 7.5% 5 Year 8.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 8% 2017 8.6% 2016 8.4% 2015 9.3% 2014 11.6% 2013 8.6% 2012 10.2% 2011 9.1% 2010 7.1% 2009 Fund Manager information for Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
Name Since Tenure Santosh Kamath 1 Jun 16 3 Yr. Kunal Agrawal 25 Oct 18 0.6 Yr. Data below for Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund as on 31 Aug 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Debt 97.12% Other 2.88% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 89.1% Government 8.02% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 40.78% AA 42.74% AAA 13.03% BBB 2.48% Below B 0.97% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Parimal Finance Private Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹233 Cr 2,797 Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
Debentures | -5% ₹196 Cr 1,890 Coastal Gujarat Power Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹191 Cr 1,910 Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹140 Cr 1,550 Rivaaz Trade Ventures Private Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹137 Cr 1,400 Idea Cellular Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹133 Cr 1,450 DCB Bank Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹118 Cr 12,100 Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority
Debentures | -3% ₹116 Cr 5,858 Sadbhav Infrastructure Project Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹113 Cr 1,000 ADANI RAIL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹112 Cr 100 5. Reliance Strategic Debt Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 6.6% since its launch. Ranked 7 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2018 was 4.7% , 2017 was 6.9% and 2016 was 11.1% . Reliance Strategic Debt Fund
Growth Launch Date 26 Jun 14 NAV (18 Oct 19) ₹14.0114 ↑ 0.01 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,456 on 31 Aug 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.82 Sharpe Ratio -0.94 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 11.36% Effective Maturity 4 Years 2 Months 16 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 10 Months 6 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 14 ₹10,000 30 Sep 15 ₹11,125 30 Sep 16 ₹12,338 30 Sep 17 ₹13,382 30 Sep 18 ₹13,811 30 Sep 19 ₹13,671 Returns for Reliance Strategic Debt Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Oct 19 Duration Returns 1 Month 0% 3 Month 0.1% 6 Month -4.8% 1 Year -1.2% 3 Year 3.2% 5 Year 6.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.6% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 4.7% 2017 6.9% 2016 11.1% 2015 9% 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Fund Manager information for Reliance Strategic Debt Fund
Name Since Tenure Prashant Pimple 26 Jun 14 5.27 Yr. Kinjal Desai 25 May 18 1.35 Yr. Data below for Reliance Strategic Debt Fund as on 31 Aug 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.11% Debt 95.88% Other 0% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 95.06% Cash Equivalent 4.11% Government 0.83% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 12.92% AA 58.03% AAA 9.95% BBB 16.22% Below B 2.88% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -14% ₹475 Cr 5,700 Nirma Limited
Debentures | -8% ₹272 Cr 2,750 U.P. Power Corporation Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹197 Cr 1,975 INDIAN RECEIVABLE TRUST 19 FEB - 2019
Unlisted bonds | -6% ₹197 Cr 2,282 Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹162 Cr 1,765 L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹110 Cr 1,050 Indian Hospitals Corporation Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹100 Cr 914 INDIAN RECEIVABLE TRUST 19 FEB - 2019
Unlisted bonds | -3% ₹97 Cr 1,100 U.P. Power Corporation Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹94 Cr 950
↓ -50 Ahmedabad-Maliya Tollway Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹82 Cr 850 6. ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.5% since its launch. Ranked 23 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2018 was 5.1% , 2017 was 6.5% and 2016 was 10.2% . ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 15 Sep 04 NAV (18 Oct 19) ₹29.7477 ↑ 0.03 (0.10 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,988 on 31 Aug 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.6 Sharpe Ratio 2.05 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 9.86% Effective Maturity 2 Years 6 Months 29 Days Modified Duration 1 Year 10 Months 13 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Sep 14 ₹10,000 30 Sep 15 ₹11,079 30 Sep 16 ₹12,142 30 Sep 17 ₹13,133 30 Sep 18 ₹13,596 30 Sep 19 ₹14,697 Returns for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Oct 19 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 2% 6 Month 4.5% 1 Year 8.4% 3 Year 6.5% 5 Year 7.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 5.1% 2017 6.5% 2016 10.2% 2015 8.4% 2014 12.4% 2013 5.9% 2012 9.7% 2011 8.1% 2010 4.9% 2009 6.7% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 7 Nov 16 2.39 Yr. Shadab Rizvi 3 Jun 17 1.82 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund as on 31 Aug 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.05% Debt 95.95% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 86.98% Government 8.22% Cash Equivalent 4.05% Securitized 0.76% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 75.15% AAA 23.22% BBB 1.63% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Welspun Renewables Energy Private Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹356 Cr 3,660 Coastal Gujarat Power Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹302 Cr 3,000 Bangalore Airport Hotel Ltd.
Debentures | -4% ₹239 Cr 2,500 ICICI Bank Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹201 Cr 2,000 Godrej Properties Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹185 Cr 1,880 MUTHOOT FINANCE LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹178 Cr 1,800
↑ 1,800 GMR Aero Technic Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹171 Cr 1,750 Housing And Urban Development Corporation Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹159 Cr 1,500 TGS Investment And Trade Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹140 Cr 140 National Highways Authority Of India
Debentures | -2% ₹139 Cr 1,350
↑ 350
Bond Funds Taxation
Tax implication on Bond Funds or Debt Funds is computed in the following manner-
Short Term Capital Gains
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
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 |
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