+91-22-489139095 Best Ultra Short Term Debt Funds for SIP 2026
Ultra short term debt funds 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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Top 5 Best Performing Ultra Short Term Debt Funds for SIP Investment FY 26 - 27
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 ₹572.155
↑ 0.07 ₹22,857 1,000 1.3 2.8 7 7.4 7.4 6.81% 5M 19D 6M 11D ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹28.8691
↑ 0.01 ₹17,808 1,000 1.3 2.8 6.8 7.1 7.1 7.31% 5M 5D 6M 11D Kotak Savings Fund Growth ₹44.6425
↓ 0.00 ₹16,788 1,000 1.3 2.8 6.6 6.9 6.8 7.12% 5M 16D 6M 11D Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹4,193.62
↑ 1.20 ₹10,488 100 1.3 2.8 6.5 6.8 6.8 7.06% 5M 28D 8M 3D IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,424.68
↑ 0.44 ₹146 500 1.6 3.4 6.4 4.8 6.83% 2M 10D 2M 23D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 17 Mar 26 Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased
Commentary Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Kotak Savings Fund Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund Point 1 Highest AUM (₹22,857 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹17,808 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹16,788 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹10,488 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹146 Cr). Point 2 Established history (22+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: Moderately Low. Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Moderately Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Moderately Low. Point 5 1Y return: 7.02% (top quartile). 1Y return: 6.75% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.60% (lower mid). 1Y return: 6.50% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 6.39% (bottom quartile). Point 6 1M return: 0.34% (lower mid). 1M return: 0.34% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.38% (upper mid). 1M return: 0.33% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.52% (top quartile). Point 7 Sharpe: 2.17 (top quartile). Sharpe: 2.06 (upper mid). Sharpe: 1.52 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 1.65 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.57 (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% (bottom quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 7.31% (top quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (upper mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 7.06% (lower mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.83% (bottom quartile). Point 10 Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 0.43 yrs (upper mid). Modified duration: 0.46 yrs (lower mid). Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 0.19 yrs (top quartile). Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Kotak Savings Fund
Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
IDBI Ultra Short Term 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 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 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 Below is the key information for IDBI Ultra Short Term 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 (17 Mar 26) ₹572.155 ↑ 0.07 (0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹22,857 on 31 Jan 26 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.55 Sharpe Ratio 2.17 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 11 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 17 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.3% 3 Month 1.3% 6 Month 2.8% 1 Year 7% 3 Year 7.4% 5 Year 6.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.4% 2023 7.9% 2022 7.2% 2021 4.8% 2020 3.9% 2019 7% 2018 8.5% 2017 7.6% 2016 7.2% 2015 9.2% 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 Jan 26
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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 (17 Mar 26) ₹28.8691 ↑ 0.01 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹17,808 on 31 Jan 26 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.8 Sharpe Ratio 2.06 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 7.31% Effective Maturity 6 Months 11 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 5 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 17 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.3% 3 Month 1.3% 6 Month 2.8% 1 Year 6.8% 3 Year 7.1% 5 Year 6.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.1% 2023 7.5% 2022 6.9% 2021 4.5% 2020 4% 2019 6.5% 2018 8.4% 2017 7.5% 2016 6.9% 2015 9.8% 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 Jan 26
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Name Holding Value Quantity 3. Kotak Savings Fund
Kotak Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Aug 04 NAV (17 Mar 26) ₹44.6425 ↓ 0.00 (0.00 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹16,788 on 31 Jan 26 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.81 Sharpe Ratio 1.52 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.12% Effective Maturity 6 Months 11 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 16 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 17 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.4% 3 Month 1.3% 6 Month 2.8% 1 Year 6.6% 3 Year 6.9% 5 Year 5.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 6.8% 2023 7.2% 2022 6.8% 2021 4.5% 2020 3.2% 2019 5.8% 2018 7.8% 2017 7.4% 2016 6.7% 2015 8.2% Fund Manager information for Kotak Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Kotak Savings Fund as on 31 Jan 26
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Name Holding Value Quantity 4. Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Dec 01 NAV (17 Mar 26) ₹4,193.62 ↑ 1.20 (0.03 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹10,488 on 31 Jan 26 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 1.12 Sharpe Ratio 1.65 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 100 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.06% Effective Maturity 8 Months 3 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 28 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 17 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.3% 3 Month 1.3% 6 Month 2.8% 1 Year 6.5% 3 Year 6.8% 5 Year 6.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 6.8% 2023 7.2% 2022 6.7% 2021 4.6% 2020 7.8% 2019 4.9% 2018 0.9% 2017 7.3% 2016 5.8% 2015 6.8% 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 Jan 26
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Name Holding Value Quantity 5. 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.
Date Value Returns for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 17 Mar 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Fund Manager information for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund as on 30 Jun 23
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