Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Overview
Category Gilt Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 9
Rating
Growth Option 18-07-2025
NAV ₹24.74(R) +0.22% ₹26.32(D) +0.22%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 7.91% 7.88% 6.2% 7.99% -%
Direct 8.61% 8.59% 6.89% 8.63% -%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular -9.17% 2.5% 5.1% 6.41% -%
Direct -8.6% 3.21% 5.82% 7.11% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.63 0.3 0.66 -% -
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
2.89% -1.71% -1.58% - 2.06%
Fund AUM As on: 30/06/2025 177 Cr

NAV Date: 18-07-2025

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Weekly - IDCW Option 10.26
0.0200
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Monthly - IDCW Option 10.42
0.0200
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan weekly - IDCW Option 14.89
0.0300
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan Monthly - IDCW Option 16.49
0.0400
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 24.74
0.0500
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW Option 24.75
0.0500
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan - Annual - IDCW Option 24.75
0.0500
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW Option 26.22
0.0600
0.2200%
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option 26.32
0.0600
0.2200%

Review Date: 18-07-2025

Beginning of Analysis

In the Gilt Fund category, Edelweiss Government Securities Fund is the 9th ranked fund. The category has total 18 funds. The 3 star rating shows an average past performance of the Edelweiss Government Securities Fund in Gilt Fund. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.63 which is lower than the category average of 0.71.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Gilt Mutual Funds are ideal for risk-averse investors seeking safety and stability in their debt portfolio. These funds are highly sensitive to interest rate changes and are best suited for long-term investors who can tolerate volatility. While they offer zero credit risk, their performance is closely tied to interest rate movements, making them less suitable for short-term goals. Investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing in Gilt Funds. Additionally, choosing funds managed by experienced professionals can help navigate interest rate cycles effectively.

Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Return Analysis

  • The fund has given a return of 0.74%, 0.01 and 4.7 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.88%, 0.21% and 4.93% respectively.
  • Edelweiss Government Securities Fund has given a return of 8.61% in last one year. In the same period the Gilt Fund category average return was 8.94%.
  • The fund has given a return of 8.59% in last three years and ranked 9.0th out of 18 funds in the category. In the same period the Gilt Fund category average return was 8.55%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.89% in last five years and ranked 2nd out of 18 funds in the category. In the same period the Gilt Fund category average return was 6.15%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -8.6% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is -8.17%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 15th in 21 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 3.21% in last three years and ranks 11th in 18 funds. Tata Gilt Securities Fund has given the highest SIP return (4.04%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 5.82% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 5.68%.

Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 2.89 and semi deviation of 2.06. The category average standard deviation is 2.71 and semi deviation is 1.91.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -1.71 and a maximum drawdown of -1.58. The category average VaR is -1.64 and the maximum drawdown is -1.5.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in Gilt Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Gilt Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Gilt Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Gilt Fund Category

  • Investors beware: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme related documents carefully.

    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.69
    0.83
    0.34 | 1.51 14 | 21 Average
    3M Return % -0.14
    0.05
    -0.52 | 1.23 11 | 21 Good
    6M Return % 4.37
    4.58
    3.86 | 5.76 11 | 21 Good
    1Y Return % 7.91
    8.21
    7.15 | 10.15 12 | 21 Good
    3Y Return % 7.88
    7.85
    6.68 | 8.83 10 | 18 Good
    5Y Return % 6.20
    5.46
    4.63 | 6.33 2 | 18 Very Good
    7Y Return % 7.99
    7.47
    6.35 | 8.33 6 | 18 Good
    1Y SIP Return % -9.17
    -8.77
    -9.85 | -6.91 13 | 21 Average
    3Y SIP Return % 2.50
    2.58
    1.65 | 3.50 11 | 18 Average
    5Y SIP Return % 5.10
    4.97
    4.13 | 5.85 7 | 18 Good
    7Y SIP Return % 6.41
    5.99
    4.99 | 6.90 5 | 18 Very Good
    Standard Deviation 2.89
    2.71
    1.60 | 3.70 11 | 18 Average
    Semi Deviation 2.06
    1.91
    1.07 | 2.64 12 | 18 Average
    Max Drawdown % -1.58
    -1.50
    -2.21 | -0.25 10 | 18 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -1.71
    -1.64
    -3.12 | 0.00 10 | 18 Good
    Average Drawdown % -0.50
    -0.57
    -0.90 | -0.24 6 | 18 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.63
    0.71
    0.28 | 1.87 10 | 18 Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.66
    0.67
    0.55 | 0.87 9 | 18 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.30
    0.37
    0.13 | 1.31 10 | 18 Good
    Return data last Updated On : July 18, 2025.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.74 0.88 0.37 | 1.56 14 | 21
    3M Return % 0.01 0.21 -0.29 | 1.35 12 | 21
    6M Return % 4.70 4.93 4.32 | 6.33 13 | 21
    1Y Return % 8.61 8.94 7.81 | 10.56 13 | 21
    3Y Return % 8.59 8.55 7.22 | 9.40 9 | 18
    5Y Return % 6.89 6.15 5.13 | 6.92 2 | 18
    7Y Return % 8.63 8.17 6.92 | 8.96 5 | 18
    1Y SIP Return % -8.60 -8.17 -9.13 | -6.11 15 | 21
    3Y SIP Return % 3.21 3.27 2.20 | 4.04 11 | 18
    5Y SIP Return % 5.82 5.68 4.66 | 6.43 8 | 18
    7Y SIP Return % 7.11 6.70 5.52 | 7.50 4 | 18
    Standard Deviation 2.89 2.71 1.60 | 3.70 11 | 18
    Semi Deviation 2.06 1.91 1.07 | 2.64 12 | 18
    Max Drawdown % -1.58 -1.50 -2.21 | -0.25 10 | 18
    VaR 1 Y % -1.71 -1.64 -3.12 | 0.00 10 | 18
    Average Drawdown % -0.50 -0.57 -0.90 | -0.24 6 | 18
    Sharpe Ratio 0.63 0.71 0.28 | 1.87 10 | 18
    Sterling Ratio 0.66 0.67 0.55 | 0.87 9 | 18
    Sortino Ratio 0.30 0.37 0.13 | 1.31 10 | 18
    Return data last Updated On : July 18, 2025.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

    Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Edelweiss Government Securities Fund NAV Regular Growth Edelweiss Government Securities Fund NAV Direct Growth
    18-07-2025 24.7351 26.3241
    17-07-2025 24.6806 26.2657
    16-07-2025 24.6617 26.2451
    15-07-2025 24.6672 26.2505
    14-07-2025 24.6712 26.2543
    11-07-2025 24.6409 26.2207
    10-07-2025 24.5571 26.131
    09-07-2025 24.5718 26.1462
    08-07-2025 24.5909 26.1661
    07-07-2025 24.6062 26.1819
    04-07-2025 24.5979 26.1717
    03-07-2025 24.5995 26.1729
    02-07-2025 24.6114 26.1852
    01-07-2025 24.5776 26.1487
    30-06-2025 24.5261 26.0935
    27-06-2025 24.502 26.0664
    26-06-2025 24.5375 26.1038
    25-06-2025 24.5402 26.1062
    24-06-2025 24.5877 26.1563
    23-06-2025 24.5216 26.0855
    20-06-2025 24.5059 26.0674
    19-06-2025 24.4831 26.0427
    18-06-2025 24.5662 26.1306

    Fund Launch Date: 05/Feb/2014
    Fund Category: Gilt Fund
    Investment Objective: The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income through investment in Securities of various maturities issued and/or created by the Central Government and State Governments of India. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized.
    Fund Description: An open ended debt scheme investing in government securities across maturity
    Fund Benchmark: CRISIL Dynamic Gilt Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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