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Top 5 Debt - Ultrashort Bond Funds
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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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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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.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,505.72
↑ 0.50 ₹130 1.8 3.6 7.3 6.8 7.4 7.07% 2M 1D 2M 2D PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹337.302
↑ 0.06 ₹366 1.8 3.6 7.3 6.9 7.3 6.93% 2M 15D 2M 19D Principal Cash Management Fund Growth ₹2,285.59
↑ 0.45 ₹5,477 1.8 3.5 7.2 6.8 7.3 7.06% 2M 1D 2M 2D JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹70.693
↑ 0.01 ₹2,806 1.7 3.5 7.1 6.8 7.2 7.13% 1M 10D 1M 13D Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,884.73
↑ 0.55 ₹32,609 1.8 3.6 7.3 6.9 7.4 7.08% 2M 4D 2M 4D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 16 May 25
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.
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. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 16 Apr 03. It is a fund with Moderately Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on "The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate reasonable returns commensurate with low risk and a high degree of liquidity, from a portfolio constituted of money market securities and high quality debt securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized." DSP BlackRock Money Manager Fund is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 31 Jul 06. It is a fund with Moderately Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for DSP BlackRock Money Manager Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (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. ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 3 May 11. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Kotak Treasury Advantage Fund) The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate returns through investments in debt and money market instruments with a view to reduce the interest rate risk. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. Kotak Savings Fund is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 13 Aug 04. It is a fund with Moderately Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for Kotak Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile SBI Magnum InstaCash Fund) To provide the investors an opportunity to earn returns through investment in
debt & money market securities, while having the benefit of a very high degree of liquidity. SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 21 May 99. It is a fund with Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund Returns up to 1 year are on Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹543.904
↑ 0.23 ₹13,294 2.3 4.1 8 7.3 7.9 7.75% 6M 25D 7M 28D UTI Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹4,206.4
↑ 1.22 ₹3,143 2 3.7 7.3 6.7 7.2 7.57% 5M 23D 6M 23D BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹3,137.84
↑ 1.04 ₹155 2 3.6 7 6.4 6.7 7.19% 5M 19D 5M 12D Indiabulls Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,021.64
↑ 0.84 ₹18 0.8 1.5 4.2 6.2 3.23% 1D 1D ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹27.4792
↑ 0.01 ₹12,674 2.1 3.9 7.6 7 7.5 7.53% 5M 8D 7M 28D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 16 May 25 1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.4% since its launch. Ranked 6 in Ultrashort Bond
category. Return for 2024 was 7.9% , 2023 was 7.2% and 2022 was 4.8% . Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 16 Apr 03 NAV (16 May 25) ₹543.904 ↑ 0.23 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹13,294 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.54 Sharpe Ratio 3.09 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.75% Effective Maturity 7 Months 28 Days Modified Duration 6 Months 25 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 20 ₹10,000 30 Apr 21 ₹10,651 30 Apr 22 ₹11,083 30 Apr 23 ₹11,715 30 Apr 24 ₹12,595 30 Apr 25 ₹13,598 Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 16 May 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.7% 3 Month 2.3% 6 Month 4.1% 1 Year 8% 3 Year 7.3% 5 Year 6.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Sunaina Cunha 20 Jun 14 10.87 Yr. Kaustubh Gupta 15 Jul 11 13.8 Yr. Monika Gandhi 22 Mar 21 4.11 Yr. Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 39.41% Debt 60.27% Other 0.31% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 66.69% Cash Equivalent 20.4% Government 12.6% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 39.1% AAA 60.9% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Shriram Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹606 Cr 60,000 Nirma Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹488 Cr 48,500 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹474 Cr 47,500,000 Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -3% ₹424 Cr 9,000 Aditya BSL Liquid Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -2% ₹351 Cr 8,342,533
↑ 564,007 182 DTB 29082025
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹342 Cr 35,000,000
↑ 35,000,000 Mankind Pharma Ltd
Debentures | -2% ₹308 Cr 30,500 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -2% ₹304 Cr 30,000
↑ 30,000 Avanse Financial Services Ltd 9.40%
Debentures | -2% ₹301 Cr 30,000 ICICI Home Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹271 Cr 27,000 2. DSP BlackRock Money Manager Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 6.7% since its launch. Ranked 75 in Ultrashort Bond
category. Return for 2024 was 6.9% , 2023 was 6.7% and 2022 was 4.1% . DSP BlackRock Money Manager Fund
Growth Launch Date 31 Jul 06 NAV (16 May 25) ₹3,380.48 ↑ 0.94 (0.03 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,349 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd. Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 1.02 Sharpe Ratio 0.58 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.26% Effective Maturity 5 Months 23 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 5 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 20 ₹10,000 30 Apr 21 ₹10,384 30 Apr 22 ₹10,698 30 Apr 23 ₹11,250 30 Apr 24 ₹12,023 30 Apr 25 ₹12,899 Returns for DSP BlackRock Money Manager Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 16 May 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 2.2% 6 Month 3.8% 1 Year 7.3% 3 Year 6.6% 5 Year 5.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 6.9% 2023 6.7% 2022 4.1% 2021 2.9% 2020 4.7% 2019 7.3% 2018 5% 2017 6% 2016 7.5% 2015 7.9% Fund Manager information for DSP BlackRock Money Manager Fund
Name Since Tenure Karan Mundhra 31 May 21 3.92 Yr. Shalini Vasanta 1 Jan 25 0.33 Yr. Data below for DSP BlackRock Money Manager Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 65.9% Debt 33.74% Other 0.36% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 50.14% Cash Equivalent 32.8% Government 16.7% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 5.09% AAA 94.91% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -4% ₹158 Cr 1,500 364 DTB 06112025
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹97 Cr 10,000,000 Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -2% ₹79 Cr 750 Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -2% ₹79 Cr 750
↑ 500 182 DTB 31072025
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹64 Cr 6,500,000 Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹62 Cr 500 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -1% ₹53 Cr 5,000 LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -1% ₹53 Cr 500 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -1% ₹53 Cr 500
↑ 250 Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -1% ₹52 Cr 500
↑ 500 3. ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.5% since its launch. Ranked 27 in Ultrashort Bond
category. Return for 2024 was 7.5% , 2023 was 6.9% and 2022 was 4.5% . ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth Launch Date 3 May 11 NAV (16 May 25) ₹27.4792 ↑ 0.01 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,674 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.86 Sharpe Ratio 1.69 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 7.53% Effective Maturity 7 Months 28 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 8 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 20 ₹10,000 30 Apr 21 ₹10,634 30 Apr 22 ₹11,041 30 Apr 23 ₹11,666 30 Apr 24 ₹12,510 30 Apr 25 ₹13,448 Returns for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 16 May 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 2.1% 6 Month 3.9% 1 Year 7.6% 3 Year 7% 5 Year 6.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 15 Nov 16 8.46 Yr. Ritesh Lunawat 15 Jun 17 7.88 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 47.44% Debt 52.28% Other 0.28% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 56.44% Cash Equivalent 23.12% Government 20.17% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 21.29% AAA 78.71% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.3% Govt Stock 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹585 Cr 58,000,000 182 Days Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹488 Cr 50,000,000 LIC Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹437 Cr 4,350 Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹327 Cr 32,500
↓ -2,500 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -2% ₹307 Cr 30,500 Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -2% ₹300 Cr 3,000 L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹300 Cr 3,000 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -2% ₹251 Cr 2,500 LIC Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹226 Cr 2,250 Oberoi Realty Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹201 Cr 20,000 4. Kotak Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.2% since its launch. Ranked 44 in Ultrashort Bond
category. Return for 2024 was 7.2% , 2023 was 6.8% and 2022 was 4.5% . Kotak Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Aug 04 NAV (16 May 25) ₹42.55 ↑ 0.02 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹11,873 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.8 Sharpe Ratio 0.92 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.32% Effective Maturity 6 Months 14 Days Modified Duration 6 Months 4 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 20 ₹10,000 30 Apr 21 ₹10,487 30 Apr 22 ₹10,847 30 Apr 23 ₹11,445 30 Apr 24 ₹12,246 30 Apr 25 ₹13,146 Returns for Kotak Savings Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 16 May 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 2.1% 6 Month 3.8% 1 Year 7.4% 3 Year 6.8% 5 Year 5.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.2% 2023 6.8% 2022 4.5% 2021 3.2% 2020 5.8% 2019 7.8% 2018 7.4% 2017 6.7% 2016 8.2% 2015 8.6% Fund Manager information for Kotak Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Deepak Agrawal 15 Apr 08 17.05 Yr. Manu Sharma 1 Nov 22 2.5 Yr. Data below for Kotak Savings Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 65.31% Debt 34.4% Other 0.3% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 57.68% Cash Equivalent 25.06% Government 16.97% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 9.65% AAA 90.35% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 182 DTB 15052025
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹498 Cr 50,000,000 Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹478 Cr 47,500 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -3% ₹462 Cr 46,000 Mankind Pharma Ltd
Debentures | -2% ₹303 Cr 30,000 364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹237 Cr 25,000,000 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -2% ₹231 Cr 2,300 Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹226 Cr 2,250 Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹216 Cr 2,150 08.49 Tn SDL 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹204 Cr 20,080,000 Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -1% ₹200 Cr 20,000 5. SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.1% since its launch. Return for 2024 was 7.4% , 2023 was 7% and 2022 was 4.5% . SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund
Growth Launch Date 21 May 99 NAV (16 May 25) ₹5,927.78 ↑ 2.08 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,470 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0.54 Sharpe Ratio 1.98 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.28% Effective Maturity 8 Months 16 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 8 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 20 ₹10,000 30 Apr 21 ₹10,492 30 Apr 22 ₹10,860 30 Apr 23 ₹11,460 30 Apr 24 ₹12,284 30 Apr 25 ₹13,213 Returns for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 16 May 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 2.1% 6 Month 3.8% 1 Year 7.6% 3 Year 7% 5 Year 5.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.4% 2023 7% 2022 4.5% 2021 3.4% 2020 5.9% 2019 8% 2018 7.9% 2017 6.6% 2016 7.7% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund
Name Since Tenure Rajeev Radhakrishnan 27 Dec 24 0.34 Yr. Ardhendu Bhattacharya 1 Dec 23 1.41 Yr. Data below for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 62.76% Debt 37.01% Other 0.22% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 43.04% Corporate 36.98% Government 19.76% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 5.63% Govt Stock 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹583 Cr 58,500,000
↑ 57,500,000 HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹472 Cr 10,000
↓ -2,000 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -3% ₹424 Cr 4,250 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -3% ₹416 Cr 4,150
↑ 2,150 Hdb Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹345 Cr 34,500 INDIA UNIVERSAL TRUST AL2
Unlisted bonds | -2% ₹302 Cr 400 Citicorp Finance (India) Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹251 Cr 25,000 Rec Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹243 Cr 2,450 05.95 Tn SDL 2025
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹230 Cr 23,000,000 Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -1% ₹221 Cr 2,200
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