Ultra short term Debt fund are a type of Mutual Funds that are highly suitable for a short-term Investment plan. These funds invest in debt instruments that have an average maturity of more than 91 days. These funds provide better returns and have a higher maturity than liquid debt funds, but are more volatile than Liquid Funds. Investors with a low-risk appetite tend to invest in ultra short term funds, as they have higher yields than other Money market funds. Thus, investors who are looking to park their money for a year or less can ideally invest in this scheme. To earn better returns, one can choose funds for the below listed Best Ultra Short term SIP funds.
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Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹563.59
↑ 0.11 ₹22,389 1,000 1.6 3.4 7.6 7.5 7.9 6.81% 5M 19D 6M 22D ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹28.435
↑ 0.01 ₹17,841 1,000 1.6 3.2 7.2 7.2 7.5 6.64% 4M 24D 6M 11D Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,763.76
↑ 0.40 ₹1,259 1,000 1.4 3 7 7 7.5 6.37% 4M 23D 5M 2D Kotak Savings Fund Growth ₹43.9517
↑ 0.01 ₹15,149 1,000 1.5 3.1 7 7 7.2 6.49% 5M 12D 6M 11D Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹4,129.67
↑ 0.84 ₹12,641 100 1.5 3.1 6.9 6.9 7.2 6.81% 5M 17D 7M 19D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased
Commentary Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund Kotak Savings Fund Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Point 1 Highest AUM (₹22,389 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹17,841 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,259 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹15,149 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹12,641 Cr). Point 2 Established history (22+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: Moderately Low. Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Moderately Low. Risk profile: Low. Point 5 1Y return: 7.64% (top quartile). 1Y return: 7.24% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.99% (lower mid). 1Y return: 6.95% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 6.94% (bottom quartile). Point 6 1M return: 0.60% (top quartile). 1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.53% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.54% (lower mid). 1M return: 0.55% (upper mid). Point 7 Sharpe: 3.40 (top quartile). Sharpe: 2.79 (upper mid). Sharpe: 2.37 (lower mid). Sharpe: 1.86 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 2.13 (bottom quartile). Point 8 Information 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 9 Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (top quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.64% (lower mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.37% (bottom quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (bottom quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid). Point 10 Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (upper mid). Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (top quartile). Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (lower mid). Modified duration: 0.46 yrs (bottom quartile). Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
Kotak Savings Fund
Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
*Above is list of best Ultra-Short funds are having AUM/Net Assets above 100 Crore. Sorted on Last 1 Year Return.
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. Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings 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. Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Invesco India Medium Term Bond Fund) The objective is to generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of medium term debt and money market instruments. Research Highlights for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund Below is the key information for Invesco India 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. Research Highlights for Kotak Savings Fund Below is the key information for Kotak Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Reliance Liquid Fund - Cash Plan) The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate levels of risk and high liquidity. Accordingly, investments shall predominantly be made in Debt and Money Market Instruments. Research Highlights for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Below is the key information for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 16 Apr 03 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹563.59 ↑ 0.11 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹22,389 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.55 Sharpe Ratio 3.4 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.81% Effective Maturity 6 Months 22 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 19 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 1.6% 6 Month 3.4% 1 Year 7.6% 3 Year 7.5% 5 Year 6.2% 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 Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund as on 31 Oct 25
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Name Holding Value Quantity 2. ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth Launch Date 3 May 11 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹28.435 ↑ 0.01 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹17,841 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.8 Sharpe Ratio 2.79 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 6.64% Effective Maturity 6 Months 11 Days Modified Duration 4 Months 24 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.6% 6 Month 3.2% 1 Year 7.2% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% 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 Data below for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund as on 31 Oct 25
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Name Holding Value Quantity 3. Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth Launch Date 30 Dec 10 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹2,763.76 ↑ 0.40 (0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,259 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.74 Sharpe Ratio 2.37 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.37% Effective Maturity 5 Months 2 Days Modified Duration 4 Months 23 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.4% 6 Month 3% 1 Year 7% 3 Year 7% 5 Year 5.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.5% 2023 6.6% 2022 4.1% 2021 3% 2020 5.1% 2019 7.6% 2018 7.3% 2017 7.1% 2016 9.1% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund as on 31 Oct 25
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Name Holding Value Quantity 4. Kotak Savings Fund
Kotak Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Aug 04 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹43.9517 ↑ 0.01 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹15,149 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.81 Sharpe Ratio 1.86 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.49% Effective Maturity 6 Months 11 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 12 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for Kotak Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.5% 6 Month 3.1% 1 Year 7% 3 Year 7% 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 Data below for Kotak Savings Fund as on 31 Oct 25
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Name Holding Value Quantity 5. Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Dec 01 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹4,129.67 ↑ 0.84 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,641 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 1.12 Sharpe Ratio 2.13 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 100 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.81% Effective Maturity 7 Months 19 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 17 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.5% 6 Month 3.1% 1 Year 6.9% 3 Year 6.9% 5 Year 6.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.2% 2023 6.7% 2022 4.6% 2021 7.8% 2020 4.9% 2019 0.9% 2018 7.3% 2017 5.8% 2016 6.8% 2015 7.6% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund as on 31 Oct 25
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