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Top 5 Best Low Risk Mutual Funds to Invest in 2025

Updated on December 28, 2025 , 77224 views

Generally, a newbie to investment or a senior citizen who wants to secure their funds look for low-risk Mutual Funds. When an investor wants to invest in a low-risk mutual funds it's usually because he needs to secure his money or earn optimal returns in a short duration.

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What are Low Risk Investment Funds?

Many investors look forward to Investing in mutual funds as these offer higher returns and also are more tax efficient than other instruments like fixed deposits. But, when it comes to risk-averse investors, these are investors who are looking for secure returns and can’t tolerate risk in investments. Also, a risk-averse investor won’t prefer investing in equities, as they are highly risky funds.

Debt fund are suited for risk-averse or even a newbie investor who is willing to invest in Mutual Funds. As debt funds invest in government Bonds, Money market funds, etc., they are relatively safer. There are various types of debt funds like Liquid Funds, ultra-short term funds, short term funds, dynamic bonds, gilts funds, etc., that vary in risks. long term debt funds are risky funds, thus investors with a low-risk appetite should avoid investing in these funds.

Liquid funds and ultra-short term funds are the lowest risky funds that’s aims at generating optimal returns for a short duration. Thus a newbies investor who wants to earn good returns on their idle money within a shorter tenure can invest here.

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Best Low Risk Mutual Funds FY 25 - 26

Liquid Funds

Liquid funds invest in securities that have a low maturity period, usually less than 91 days. These funds provide easy liquidity and are least volatile than the other types of debt instruments. Also, liquids are a better option than traditional Bank Savings Account. In comparison to bank account, liquid funds provide 7-8% of annual interest. Investors who want risk-free investment can ideally prefer investing in these funds. Here are the top 5 Best Liquid Funds.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,597.59
↓ 0.00
₹1831.42.96.56.97.45.88%1M 20D1M 21D
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹349.639
↑ 0.01
₹5571.42.96.56.97.35.96%1M 11D1M 13D
JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹73.2551
↑ 0.00
₹2,8511.42.86.46.97.25.91%1M 10D1M 14D
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,990.86
↓ -0.01
₹37,3581.42.96.677.45.98%1M 9D1M 12D
Invesco India Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,691.87
↑ 0.17
₹15,7091.42.96.56.97.45.94%1M 10D1M 10D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 30 Dec 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryIndiabulls Liquid Fund PGIM India Insta Cash FundJM Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundInvesco India Liquid Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹183 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹557 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹2,851 Cr).Highest AUM (₹37,358 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹15,709 Cr).
Point 2Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (19+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 6.55% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.52% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.40% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.55% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.52% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.45% (lower mid).1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.45% (upper mid).1M return: 0.45% (top quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.30 (upper mid).Sharpe: 3.19 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.52 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.40 (top quartile).Sharpe: 3.20 (lower mid).
Point 8Information ratio: -0.88 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.18 (lower mid).Information ratio: -1.88 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 5.88% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.91% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.98% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.94% (lower mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹183 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.55% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.30 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.88 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.88% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (bottom quartile).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹557 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.52% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.19 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.18 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile).

JM Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,851 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.40% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.52 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.88 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.91% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (upper mid).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹37,358 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.55% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.40 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.98% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (top quartile).

Invesco India Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹15,709 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.52% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.20 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.94% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid).

Ultra Short Term Funds

These funds invest in a combination of debt instruments like treasury bills, commercial papers, certificate of deposits, and corporate bonds. The funds have a lower residual maturity, ranging from 6 months to 1 year. Ultra Short Term fund offer good returns with very less Market Volatility. Newbie investors who are looking for better returns than Liquid Funds should prefer investing in these funds, as they provide better returns than liquid funds. Here are the top 5 best ultra-short term funds.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹565.956
↓ -0.04
₹24,1291.53.17.47.57.96.66%5M 23D6M 18D
UTI Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹4,360.1
↓ -0.27
₹4,7881.32.86.66.87.26.53%5M 9D6M 2D
BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹3,248.78
↓ -0.04
₹1661.32.76.46.46.76.24%4M 6D4M 13D
Indiabulls Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,021.64
↑ 0.84
₹180.81.54.26.2 3.23%1D1D
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹28.5565
↓ 0.00
₹19,7381.437.17.17.56.55%4M 13D5M 26D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 30 Dec 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Savings FundUTI Ultra Short Term FundBOI AXA Ultra Short Duration FundIndiabulls Ultra Short Term FundICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Point 1Highest AUM (₹24,129 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹4,788 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹166 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹18 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹19,738 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (13+ yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.
Point 51Y return: 7.39% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.65% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.45% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 4.17% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.08% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: 0.40% (upper mid).1M return: 0.39% (lower mid).1M return: 0.39% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.24% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.41% (top quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.69 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.99 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.20 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.98 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.17 (upper mid).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.53% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.24% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 3.23% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.55% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.48 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.44 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.35 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.37 yrs (lower mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹24,129 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.39% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.40% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.69 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.48 yrs (bottom quartile).

UTI Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹4,788 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.65% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.39% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.99 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.53% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.44 yrs (bottom quartile).

BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹166 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.45% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.39% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.20 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.24% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.35 yrs (upper mid).

Indiabulls Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹18 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.17% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.24% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.98 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 3.23% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹19,738 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.08% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.41% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.17 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.55% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.37 yrs (lower mid).

1. IDBI Liquid Fund

The investment objective of the Scheme will be to provide investors with high level of liquidity along with regular income for their investment. The Scheme will endeavour to achieve this objective through an allocation of the investment corpus in a low risk portfolio of money market and debt instruments with maturity of up to 91 days. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for IDBI Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹503 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.20 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -5.96 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.11 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for IDBI Liquid Fund

IDBI Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Jul 10
NAV (28 Jul 23) ₹2,454.04 ↑ 0.35   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹503 on 30 Jun 23
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.17
Sharpe Ratio 0.2
Information Ratio -5.96
Alpha Ratio -0.21
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.66%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 10 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 7 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,335
30 Nov 22₹10,812

IDBI Liquid Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for IDBI Liquid Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.4%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 4.5%
5 Year 5.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for IDBI Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for IDBI Liquid Fund as on 30 Jun 23

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

2. IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund

The objective of the Scheme will be to provide investors with regular income for their investment by investing in debt and money market instruments with relatively lower interest rate risk, such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is maintained between 3 months to 6 months. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹146 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.39% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.52% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.57 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.83% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.19 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.23 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund

IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Sep 10
NAV (28 Jul 23) ₹2,424.68 ↑ 0.44   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹146 on 30 Jun 23
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.6
Sharpe Ratio -0.57
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.83%
Effective Maturity 2 Months 23 Days
Modified Duration 2 Months 10 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,403
30 Nov 22₹10,847

IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.4%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 4.8%
5 Year 5.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund as on 30 Jun 23

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

3. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

The primary objective of the schemes is to generate regular income through investments in debt and money market instruments. Income maybe generated through the receipt of coupon payments or the purchase and sale of securities in the underlying portfolio. The schemes will under normal market conditions, invest its net assets in fixed income securities, money market instruments, cash and cash equivalents.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹24,129 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.39% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.40% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.69 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.48 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.55 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~49%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Shriram Finance Limited (~2.5%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Apr 03
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹565.956 ↓ -0.04   (-0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹24,129 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.55
Sharpe Ratio 3.69
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.66%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 23 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,392
30 Nov 22₹10,859
30 Nov 23₹11,636
30 Nov 24₹12,535
30 Nov 25₹13,491

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.4%
3 Month 1.5%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 7.4%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.9%
2023 7.2%
2022 4.8%
2021 3.9%
2020 7%
2019 8.5%
2018 7.6%
2017 7.2%
2016 9.2%
2015 8.9%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sunaina Cunha20 Jun 1411.46 Yr.
Kaustubh Gupta15 Jul 1114.39 Yr.
Monika Gandhi22 Mar 214.7 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash48.92%
Debt50.85%
Other0.23%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate49.49%
Cash Equivalent33.01%
Government17.27%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA28.14%
AAA71.86%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Shriram Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹613 Cr60,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹547 Cr54,000
↑ 31,500
Nirma Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹486 Cr48,500
07.22 GJ Sdl 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹376 Cr37,500,000
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹352 Cr35,000
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹350 Cr35,000
↑ 35,000
Mankind Pharma Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹347 Cr34,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
1%₹304 Cr30,000
↑ 15,000
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹301 Cr30,000
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹297 Cr30,000

4. BOI AXA Liquid Fund

Objective The Scheme seeks to deliver reasonable market related returns with lower risk and higher liquidity through a portfolio of debt and money market instruments. However there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for BOI AXA Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,426 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.56% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.84 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 1.15 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.94% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.14 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~100%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Repo (~7.1%).

Below is the key information for BOI AXA Liquid Fund

BOI AXA Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Jul 08
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹3,093.96 ↑ 0.07   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,426 on 30 Nov 25
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC BOI AXA Investment Mngrs Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.13
Sharpe Ratio 3.84
Information Ratio 1.15
Alpha Ratio 0.07
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 5.94%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 20 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 20 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,320
30 Nov 22₹10,799
30 Nov 23₹11,556
30 Nov 24₹12,418
30 Nov 25₹13,245

BOI AXA Liquid Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for BOI AXA Liquid Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.4%
2023 7%
2022 4.9%
2021 3.3%
2020 4.1%
2019 6.4%
2018 7.4%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.6%
2015 8.3%
Fund Manager information for BOI AXA Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure
Mithraem Bharucha17 Aug 214.29 Yr.

Data below for BOI AXA Liquid Fund as on 30 Nov 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.62%
Other0.38%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent54.05%
Corporate24.38%
Government21.19%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
7%₹101 Cr
India (Republic of)
- | -
7%₹99 Cr10,000,000
↑ 10,000,000
Bank of Baroda
Debentures | -
7%₹99 Cr10,000,000
↓ -500,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
5%₹74 Cr7,500,000
↑ 7,500,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
4%₹55 Cr5,500,000
↑ 5,500,000
Indian Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Punjab National Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Canara Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
3%₹50 Cr5,000,000

5. ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Regular Income Fund)

The fund’s objective is to generate regular income through investments primarily in debt and money market instruments. As a secondary objective, the Scheme also seeks to generate long term capital appreciation from the portion of equity investments under the Scheme.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹19,738 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.08% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.41% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.17 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.55% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.37 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Months (0.5%),1 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Energy.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~60%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~95%).
  • Largest holding National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (~3.4%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 May 11
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹28.5565 ↓ 0.00   (-0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹19,738 on 30 Nov 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.8
Sharpe Ratio 3.17
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.5%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.55%
Effective Maturity 5 Months 26 Days
Modified Duration 4 Months 13 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,401
30 Nov 22₹10,849
30 Nov 23₹11,599
30 Nov 24₹12,460
30 Nov 25₹13,360

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
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Returns for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.4%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 7.1%
3 Year 7.1%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.5%
2023 6.9%
2022 4.5%
2021 4%
2020 6.5%
2019 8.4%
2018 7.5%
2017 6.9%
2016 9.8%
2015 9.1%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia15 Nov 169.05 Yr.
Ritesh Lunawat15 Jun 178.47 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund as on 30 Nov 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash60.04%
Debt39.73%
Other0.23%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate48.02%
Cash Equivalent38.64%
Government13.1%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA16.09%
AAA79.1%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
3%₹662 Cr66,000
6.22% Govt Stock 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹632 Cr62,685,100
↓ -107,200
364 DTB 15012026
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹498 Cr50,000,000
RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
2%₹461 Cr450
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹375 Cr3,750
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹351 Cr35,000
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹301 Cr30,000
Piramal Finance Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹277 Cr27,500
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹230 Cr2,300
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
1%₹225 Cr2,250

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All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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