Low Duration Mutual Funds

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Annual Returns 6.96%
Average Risk Low
Total Funds 22

What is Low Duration Mutual Fund?

Low-Duration Mutual Funds are those that invest in the debt and money market instruments such that the macaulay duration of the fund lies between 6 to 12 months. These funds are those, which, as the name suggests invest for short term, therefore these are apt for such investors who are ready to invest for small duration. The risk involved in low-duration funds are generally moderate on the principal amount invested.

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LIC MF LOW DURATION FUND-Regular Plan-Growth 3Y Returns 5.67% VS

Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 3Y Returns 5.99%

Mirae Asset Low Duration Fund- Growth 3Y Returns 5.82% VS

Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 3Y Returns 5.99%

DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth 3Y Returns 6.02% VS

Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 3Y Returns 5.99%

Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 3Y Returns 6.2% VS

UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 3Y Returns 6.27%

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Who should invest in Low Duration Mutual Funds?

Low Duration funds are suitable for the investors who can digest high risk in search for higher returns. Moreover, these funds are not suitable for the investors who are stepping in the finance market with a short term investment perspective as they might end up delivering negative returns.

What is the minimum investment required for investing in Low Duration funds?

The minimum investment depends from one scheme to another. In general, for lumpsum investment the minimum investment can range from Rs. 500 to Rs. 5000. Whereas, in case of SIP, the range may vary between Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000. For authentic information, never forget to check the scheme related documents.

What is the investment philosophy followed by Low Duration companies?

The fund manager of Low Duration fund targets the best small sized companies having the potential to generate excellent gains in the future. Such companies do not have much resources as the large cap or mid cap companies but have high potential to outperform many big companies.

Why to invest in Low Duration funds?

Low Duration funds have more tendency of providing exceptional returns than the other categories of funds. Moreover, they can also be a suitable option for providing diversification to your portfolio.

How risky are Low Duration funds?

Low Duration funds are one of the riskiest mutual funds. But at the same time rewards are also high. Therefore, an investor who is willing to expose his corpus towards risk for fetching higher returns should invest in Low Duration funds.

Are Low Duration Funds for long term investment?

Yes, Low Duration funds are a suitable choice for generating long term capital appreciation. Moreover, in short term these funds can cause double digit losses to the investors. Thus, always maintain a long term investment perspective while investing in Low Duration mutual funds.

What is the benchmark of Low Duration Fund?

Benchmark is a standard with which a mutual fund competes in terms of growth & performance. Different Low Duration funds have different benchmark. Thus, read the mutual fund document carefully to know the benchmark.

What are the taxes applied on Low Duration Mutual Funds?

Low Duration funds are eligible for two types of taxes- STCG (Short Term Capital Gain) and LTCG (Long Term Capital Gain). STCG is the capital gain generated on the units which are hold for up to 1 year. The STCG tax imposed by the Government of India is 15%. LTCG is the profit generated on the units which are hold for more than one years. The LTCG levied is 10% for the profit above Rs. 1 Lakh.

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ICICI Prudential Savings Fund - Growth Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 6.44%	SIP 3Y P.a. 7.46%	Return Vs Category High	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 6.27%	SIP 3Y P.a. 7.06%	Return Vs Category High	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Option Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 6.2%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.99%	Return Vs Category Medium	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 6.2%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.99%	Return Vs Category Medium	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 6.02%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.8%	Return Vs Category Low	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Growth Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 6.02%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.88%	Return Vs Category Low	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
HSBC Low Duration Fund - Regular Growth Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 6.02%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.9%	Return Vs Category Low	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 5.99%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.8%	Return Vs Category Low	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 5.98%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.77%	Return Vs Category Low	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option Debt	Lumpsum 3Y P.a 5.94%	SIP 3Y P.a. 6.72%	Return Vs Category Low	Risk Vs Category Above Average	Invest

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund - Growth Debt	1 Week 0.12%	1 Month 0.67%	3 Months 1.97%	6 Months 4.05%	1 Year 7.99%	Invest
UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Week 0.11%	1 Month 0.59%	3 Months 1.95%	6 Months 3.92%	1 Year 7.7%	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Week 0.12%	1 Month 0.63%	3 Months 1.89%	6 Months 3.87%	1 Year 7.67%	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Week 0.12%	1 Month 0.63%	3 Months 1.89%	6 Months 3.87%	1 Year 7.67%	Invest
DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Debt	1 Week 0.11%	1 Month 0.58%	3 Months 1.82%	6 Months 3.75%	1 Year 7.4%	Invest
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Growth Debt	1 Week 0.1%	1 Month 0.59%	3 Months 1.81%	6 Months 3.78%	1 Year 7.43%	Invest
HSBC Low Duration Fund - Regular Growth Debt	1 Week 0.12%	1 Month 0.58%	3 Months 1.82%	6 Months 3.75%	1 Year 7.51%	Invest
Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Week 0.12%	1 Month 0.57%	3 Months 1.79%	6 Months 3.73%	1 Year 7.4%	Invest
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Week 0.1%	1 Month 0.58%	3 Months 1.81%	6 Months 3.74%	1 Year 7.42%	Invest
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Week 0.1%	1 Month 0.58%	3 Months 1.86%	6 Months 3.74%	1 Year 7.36%	Invest

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund - Growth Debt	2 Years 7.73%	3 Years 6.44%	5 Years 6.46%	Annual Rt 7.71%	Invest
UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	2 Years 7.38%	3 Years 6.27%	5 Years 7.04%	Annual Rt 7.16%	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Option Debt	2 Years 7.31%	3 Years 6.2%	5 Years 6.02%	Annual Rt 7.15%	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	2 Years 7.31%	3 Years 6.2%	5 Years 5.98%	Annual Rt 7.42%	Invest
DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Debt	2 Years 7.16%	3 Years 6.02%	5 Years 5.67%	Annual Rt 6.79%	Invest
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Growth Debt	2 Years 7.21%	3 Years 6.02%	5 Years 6.04%	Annual Rt 7.06%	Invest
HSBC Low Duration Fund - Regular Growth Debt	2 Years 7.27%	3 Years 6.02%	5 Years 5.74%	Annual Rt 7.38%	Invest
Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	2 Years 7.17%	3 Years 5.99%	5 Years 5.53%	Annual Rt 7.38%	Invest
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	2 Years 7.11%	3 Years 5.98%	5 Years 5.83%	Annual Rt 7.12%	Invest
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option Debt	2 Years 7.04%	3 Years 5.94%	5 Years 5.89%	Annual Rt 7.47%	Invest

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund - Growth Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Growth Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
HSBC Low Duration Fund - Regular Growth Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year -	2 Years -	3 Years -	5 Years -	Invest

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund - Growth Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Growth Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
HSBC Low Duration Fund - Regular Growth Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option Debt	1 Year 0%	3 Years 0%	5 Years 0%	Invest

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ICICI Prudential Savings Fund - Growth Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
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Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Growth Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
HSBC Low Duration Fund - Regular Growth Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option Debt	Standard Deviation -	Alpha -	Beta -	Sharpe Ratio -	Invest

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund - Growth Debt	Min SIP ₹100	Min Lumpsum ₹100	Expense Ratio 0.53%	Fund Manager Rohan Maru	Launch Date 27-Sep 2002	Invest
UTI Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Min SIP ₹500	Min Lumpsum ₹500	Expense Ratio 0.44%	Fund Manager Anurag Mittal	Launch Date 21-Mar 2003	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Option Debt	Min SIP ₹1000	Min Lumpsum ₹5000	Expense Ratio 0.63%	Fund Manager Devang Shah	Launch Date 15-Mar 2010	Invest
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Min SIP ₹1000	Min Lumpsum ₹5000	Expense Ratio 0.63%	Fund Manager Devang Shah	Launch Date 05-Oct 2009	Invest
DSP Low Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Debt	Min SIP ₹100	Min Lumpsum ₹100	Expense Ratio 0.62%	Fund Manager Karan Mundhra	Launch Date 01-Mar 2015	Invest
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Growth Debt	Min SIP ₹100	Min Lumpsum ₹100	Expense Ratio 1.06%	Fund Manager Anupam Joshi	Launch Date 05-Nov 1999	Invest
HSBC Low Duration Fund - Regular Growth Debt	Min SIP ₹1000	Min Lumpsum ₹5000	Expense Ratio 0.64%	Fund Manager Shriram Ramanathan	Launch Date 01-Jan 2013	Invest
Canara Robeco Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Min SIP ₹1000	Min Lumpsum ₹5000	Expense Ratio 0.59%	Fund Manager Avnish Jain	Launch Date 05-Mar 2005	Invest
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option Debt	Min SIP ₹500	Min Lumpsum ₹5000	Expense Ratio 0.57%	Fund Manager Akhil Mittal	Launch Date 06-Sep 2005	Invest
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option Debt	Min SIP ₹100	Min Lumpsum ₹500	Expense Ratio 0.95%	Fund Manager Anju Chhajer	Launch Date 10-Mar 2007	Invest