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Best Bond Mutual Funds 2020
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 (%) 2019 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹393.756
↑ 0.06 ₹15,847 1.7 3.8 8.3 7.7 8.5 6.31% 5M 16D 6M 7D PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹254.61
↑ 0.04 ₹503 1.3 2.8 6.5 6.9 6.7 5.35% 1M 2D 1M 2D JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹53.5277
↑ 0.01 ₹1,841 1.3 2.7 6.4 6.9 6.6 5.14% 24D 24D Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹1,906.94
↑ 0.27 ₹611 1.3 2.8 6.4 6.8 6.6 5.42% 1M 20D 1M 20D Principal Cash Management Fund Growth ₹1,734.22
↑ 0.24 ₹213 1.2 2.7 6 3.6 6.2 5.03% 18D 19D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 28 Jan 20
Bond Funds to Invest for > 1 year
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2019 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity PGIM India Short Maturity Fund Growth ₹32.8333
↑ 0.02 ₹46 0.3 7 -1.1 3.6 -0.5 7.98% 2Y 29D 2Y 6M 14D ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Growth ₹41.6086
↑ 0.00 ₹12,354 2.2 4.6 9.8 7.1 9.7 7.4% 2Y 2M 12D 2Y 11M 8D Nippon India Short Term Fund Growth ₹37.3355
↑ 0.01 ₹7,027 1.9 4.6 9.5 6.8 9.4 7.25% 1Y 11M 8D 2Y 3M 18D Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund Growth ₹32.9352
↑ 0.01 ₹3,141 0.9 3.3 8.4 6.6 8.5 8.57% 1Y 11M 12D 2Y 5M 26D Axis Strategic Bond Fund Growth ₹19.1566
↑ 0.00 ₹1,233 2.4 4.6 7.3 7 7.1 8.54% 3Y 4Y 2M 12D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 28 Jan 20
Bond Funds to Invest for > 3 years
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2019 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Growth ₹45.3594
↓ -0.05 ₹1,945 1.9 2.8 14 7.1 13.1 5.87% 3Y 9M 29D 5Y 11M 19D Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund Growth ₹27.4061
↓ -0.05 ₹1,118 1.4 3.1 12.9 7.5 12.4 6.86% 6Y 8M 23D 10Y 14D SBI Magnum Income Fund Growth ₹49.4583
↓ -0.01 ₹1,239 3.5 5.6 12.5 7.4 11.7 7.64% 3Y 9M 11D 5Y 6M 11D UTI Gilt Fund Growth ₹44.8905
↓ -0.02 ₹531 0.9 2.1 12.5 6.8 11.8 6.35% 3Y 8M 26D 5Y 4M 17D Aditya Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund Growth ₹57.1529
↓ -0.05 ₹231 1.3 2.2 11.7 7.2 11 6.87% 5Y 10M 6D 8Y 3M 18D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 28 Jan 20
Best 10-Year Govt. Bond Funds
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2019 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund Growth ₹44.9418
↓ -0.07 ₹500 1.6 3 13.1 9.3 11.9 6.67% 6Y 4M 24D 9Y 10M 2D IDFC Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan Growth ₹32.0026
↓ -0.06 ₹132 2.1 3.8 15.5 10.7 14.2 7.05% 7Y 4M 20D 11Y 4M 2D ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund Growth ₹16.942
↓ -0.02 ₹88 1.8 3.3 14 8.1 12.8 7.02% 7Y 10Y 1M 6D DSP BlackRock 10Y G-Sec Fund Growth ₹15.8273
↓ -0.02 ₹44 1.9 2.2 12.1 6.1 10.8 6.87% 6Y 10M 6D 9Y 9M 25D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 28 Jan 20
*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)
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 (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. Nippon India 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 Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund 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 The investment objective of the scheme is to generate steady and reasonable income, with low risk and high level of liquidity from a portfolio of money market securities and high quality debt. UTI Medium Term Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 31 Mar 15. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for UTI Medium Term Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile UTI - Bond Fund) The Scheme will retain the flexibility to invest in the entire range of debt and money market instruments. The flexibility is being retained to adjust the portfolio in response to a change in the risk to return equation for asset classes under investment, with a view to maintain risks within manageable limits. UTI Bond Fund is a Debt - Medium to Long term fund was launched on 4 May 98. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for UTI Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.5% since its launch. Ranked 6 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2019 was -4.4% , 2018 was 5.6% and 2017 was 7% . Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Growth Launch Date 25 Mar 09 NAV (28 Jan 20) ₹21.8528 ↑ 0.00 (0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹4,814 on 31 Dec 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.67 Sharpe Ratio -1.1 Information Ratio -1.08 Alpha Ratio -9.27 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 16.08% Effective Maturity 3 Years 9 Months 18 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 9 Months 11 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 14 ₹10,000 31 Dec 15 ₹10,952 31 Dec 16 ₹12,142 31 Dec 17 ₹12,995 31 Dec 18 ₹13,724 31 Dec 19 ₹13,121 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 28 Jan 20 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.4% 3 Month -5.2% 6 Month -6% 1 Year -3.5% 3 Year 2.4% 5 Year 5.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2019 -4.4% 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% Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Name Since Tenure Maneesh Dangi 1 Sep 14 5.17 Yr. Sunaina Cunha 1 Apr 17 2.58 Yr. Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan as on 31 Dec 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 10.24% Equity 0.66% Debt 89.1% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 67.82% Government 24.55% Cash Equivalent 7.04% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 13.44% AA 28.49% AAA 46.96% BBB 1.4% Below B 9.72% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SP Imperial Star Private Limited
Unlisted bonds | -9% ₹441 Cr 325 Air India Assets Holding Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹278 Cr 2,750 Clearing Corporation Of India Limited
CBLO | -4% ₹224 Cr Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
Debentures | -4% ₹202 Cr 2,000 Adani Transmission Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹176 Cr 1,766 GOVT STOCK
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹160 Cr 16,000,000
↑ 16,000,000 REC LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹157 Cr 1,511
↓ -250 7.72% GS 2025
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹137 Cr 13,000,000
↓ -2,000,000 06.70 TN SDL 2024
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹131 Cr 13,100,000
↑ 5,000,000 Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹127 Cr 1,200 2. Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 6.2% since its launch. Ranked 7 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2019 was -3.4% , 2018 was 4.7% and 2017 was 6.9% . Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
Growth Launch Date 26 Jun 14 NAV (28 Jan 20) ₹14.0108 ↑ 0.02 (0.12 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,306 on 31 Dec 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.7 Sharpe Ratio -1.18 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 13.62% Effective Maturity 3 Years 10 Months 2 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 6 Months 14 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 14 ₹10,000 31 Dec 15 ₹10,900 31 Dec 16 ₹12,111 31 Dec 17 ₹12,947 31 Dec 18 ₹13,556 31 Dec 19 ₹13,093 Returns for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jan 20 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month -0.3% 6 Month 0.8% 1 Year -3.4% 3 Year 2.4% 5 Year 5.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2019 -3.4% 2018 4.7% 2017 6.9% 2016 11.1% 2015 9% 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Fund Manager information for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
Name Since Tenure Prashant Pimple 26 Jun 14 5.52 Yr. Kinjal Desai 25 May 18 1.6 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund as on 31 Dec 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.74% Debt 95.26% Other 0% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 95.27% Cash Equivalent 4.74% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 14.75% AA 59.45% AAA 3.91% BBB 18.69% Below B 2.75% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -18% ₹415 Cr 5,700 INDIAN RECEIVABLE TRUST 19 FEB - 2019
Unlisted bonds | -8% ₹189 Cr 2,282 U.P. Power Corporation Limited
Debentures | -8% ₹183 Cr 1,825 Reverse Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -7% ₹152 Cr Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹116 Cr 1,255
↓ -510 INDIAN RECEIVABLE TRUST 19 FEB - 2019
Unlisted bonds | -4% ₹93 Cr 1,100 Ahmedabad-Maliya Tollway Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹83 Cr 850 INDIAN RECEIVABLE TRUST 2019 SERIES 3
Unlisted bonds | -3% ₹74 Cr 1,100 Aarish Solar Power Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹56 Cr 6,500 Aashman Energy Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹56 Cr 6,500 3. Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.9% since its launch. Ranked 19 in Short term Bond category. Return for 2019 was 4.2% , 2018 was 8.8% and 2017 was 8.6% . Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan
Growth Launch Date 31 Jan 02 NAV (28 Jan 20) ₹3,930.51 ↑ 5.52 (0.14 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹10,964 on 31 Dec 19 Category Debt - Short term Bond AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.57 Sharpe Ratio 0.42 Information Ratio -0.15 Alpha Ratio -5.56 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (0.5%),1 Years and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 13.01% Effective Maturity 2 Years 5 Months 19 Days Modified Duration 1 Year 10 Months 10 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 14 ₹10,000 31 Dec 15 ₹10,906 31 Dec 16 ₹11,815 31 Dec 17 ₹12,834 31 Dec 18 ₹13,961 31 Dec 19 ₹14,552 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 28 Jan 20 Duration Returns 1 Month -3.4% 3 Month -3.6% 6 Month -2.9% 1 Year -0.2% 3 Year 5.6% 5 Year 6.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2019 4.2% 2018 8.8% 2017 8.6% 2016 8.3% 2015 9.1% 2014 11.7% 2013 9% 2012 10% 2011 9% 2010 5.6% Fund Manager information for Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan
Name Since Tenure Santosh Kamath 24 Jun 16 3.52 Yr. Kunal Agrawal 24 Jun 16 3.52 Yr. Data below for Franklin India Short Term Income Plan - Retail Plan as on 31 Dec 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.16% Debt 97.74% Other 1.1% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 95.38% Cash Equivalent 1.56% Government 0.3% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 40.37% AA 38.71% AAA 7.34% B 1.16% BBB 8.07% Below B 1.59% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED
Debentures | -7% ₹773 Cr 7,700 SHRIRAM TRANSPORT FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Debentures | -6% ₹670 Cr 7,200 ADANI RAIL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
Debentures | -5% ₹557 Cr 480 Idea Cellular Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹397 Cr 5,230 PIRAMAL CAPITAL & HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹366 Cr 4,813 Rishanth Wholesale Trading Private Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹352 Cr 350 Call, Cash & Other Assets
Receivables | -3% ₹302 Cr Edelweiss Agri Value Chain Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹298 Cr 3,100 Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹283 Cr 3,523 EDELWEISS COMMODITIES SERVICES LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹277 Cr 2,800 4. Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.9% since its launch. Ranked 15 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2019 was 5.2% , 2018 was 8% and 2017 was 8.6% . Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
Growth Launch Date 12 Nov 09 NAV (28 Jan 20) ₹22.0707 ↑ 0.03 (0.11 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,100 on 31 Dec 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.7 Sharpe Ratio 0.81 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 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 12.48% Effective Maturity 3 Years 11 Months 19 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 8 Months 12 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 14 ₹10,000 31 Dec 15 ₹10,930 31 Dec 16 ₹11,853 31 Dec 17 ₹12,867 31 Dec 18 ₹13,897 31 Dec 19 ₹14,620 Returns for Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jan 20 Duration Returns 1 Month -3.8% 3 Month -3.2% 6 Month -2.5% 1 Year 0.2% 3 Year 5.5% 5 Year 6.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2019 5.2% 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% Fund Manager information for Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund
Name Since Tenure Santosh Kamath 1 Jun 16 3.58 Yr. Kunal Agrawal 25 Oct 18 1.18 Yr. Data below for Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund as on 31 Dec 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.24% Debt 92.76% Other 4% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 89.87% Cash Equivalent 3.24% Government 2.89% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 35.98% AA 46.25% AAA 6.84% BB 1.69% BBB 4.68% Below B 0.62% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Parimal Finance Private Limited
Debentures | -7% ₹231 Cr 2,797 Coastal Gujarat Power Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹195 Cr 1,910 Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹141 Cr 1,550 Rivaaz Trade Ventures Private Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹137 Cr 1,400 Call, Cash & Other Assets
Receivables | -4% ₹124 Cr DCB Bank Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹117 Cr 12,100 Sadbhav Infrastructure Project Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹117 Cr 1,000 ADANI RAIL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
Debentures | -4% ₹116 Cr 100 Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority
Debentures | -4% ₹113 Cr 5,858 Idea Cellular Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹110 Cr 1,450 5. UTI Medium Term Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.2% since its launch. Return for 2019 was 6.1% , 2018 was 5.5% and 2017 was 6.9% . UTI Medium Term Fund
Growth Launch Date 31 Mar 15 NAV (28 Jan 20) ₹14.0161 ↓ 0.00 (-0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹232 on 31 Dec 19 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd Rating Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.57 Sharpe Ratio 0.94 Information Ratio -0.94 Alpha Ratio -3.43 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365-548 Days (0.5%),548 Days and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 10.43% Effective Maturity 1 Year 9 Months 24 Days Modified Duration 1 Year 4 Months 13 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 15 ₹10,589 31 Dec 16 ₹11,756 31 Dec 17 ₹12,572 31 Dec 18 ₹13,259 31 Dec 19 ₹14,064 Returns for UTI Medium Term Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jan 20 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.3% 3 Month 0.3% 6 Month 2.6% 1 Year 5.2% 3 Year 5.7% 5 Year 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2019 6.1% 2018 5.5% 2017 6.9% 2016 11% 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Fund Manager information for UTI Medium Term Fund
Name Since Tenure Amandeep Chopra 31 Mar 15 4.76 Yr. Ritesh Nambiar 1 Jul 15 4.5 Yr. Data below for UTI Medium Term Fund as on 31 Dec 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 43.94% Debt 56.06% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 45.62% Cash Equivalent 43.94% Government 10.44% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 11.42% AA 47.7% AAA 32.59% BBB 8.29% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -44% ₹102 Cr 00 Green Infra Wind Energy Limited
Debentures | -9% ₹20 Cr 200 Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -7% ₹15 Cr 150 U.P. Power Corporation Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹15 Cr 150 GOVT STOCK
Sovereign Bonds | -6% ₹15 Cr 150,000,000
↑ 150,000,000 AMBA River Coke Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹15 Cr 150 Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹15 Cr 150 INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED
Debentures | -2% ₹5 Cr 50 ZEE Learn Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹5 Cr 50 Essar Oil Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹5 Cr 05 6. UTI Bond Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.5% since its launch. Ranked 11 in Medium to Long term category. Return for 2019 was -5.8% , 2018 was 4% and 2017 was 3.6% . UTI Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 4 May 98 NAV (28 Jan 20) ₹47.9787 ↑ 0.01 (0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹501 on 31 Dec 19 Category Debt - Medium to Long term AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.72 Sharpe Ratio -1.18 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 10.25% Effective Maturity 4 Years 10 Months 6 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 4 Months 20 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 14 ₹10,000 31 Dec 15 ₹10,631 31 Dec 16 ₹12,109 31 Dec 17 ₹12,544 31 Dec 18 ₹13,050 31 Dec 19 ₹12,288 Returns for UTI Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jan 20 Duration Returns 1 Month -4.3% 3 Month -4.2% 6 Month -4.8% 1 Year -8% 3 Year -1.3% 5 Year 2.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2019 -5.8% 2018 4% 2017 3.6% 2016 13.9% 2015 6.3% 2014 15.6% 2013 4% 2012 10.5% 2011 11.2% 2010 5.2% Fund Manager information for UTI Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Amandeep Chopra 1 Feb 12 7.83 Yr. Data below for UTI Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 19
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 35.43% Debt 64.57% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 40.03% Cash Equivalent 35.43% Corporate 24.54% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 9.26% AAA 74.21% BBB 8.65% Below B 7.88% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.26% Govt Stock 2029
Sovereign Bonds | -22% ₹109 Cr 1,050,000,000
↑ 1,050,000,000 NHPC LIMITED (NATIONAL HYDROELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION LTD)
Debentures | -8% ₹43 Cr 400
↓ -100 Idea Cellular Limited
Debentures | -8% ₹41 Cr 615 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -5% ₹26 Cr 250 INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED
Debentures | -5% ₹26 Cr 250
↓ -50 GOVT STOCK
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹26 Cr 250,000,000
↓ -350,000,000 GOVT STOCK
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹26 Cr 250,000,000
↓ -250,000,000 NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Debentures | -5% ₹25 Cr 250
↓ -100 Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -5% ₹25 Cr 00 Jorabat Shillong Expressway Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹25 Cr 4,942
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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