Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Datagrid
Category Dividend Yield Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 27-01-2026
NAV ₹136.48(R) +0.46% ₹149.91(D) +0.48%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 7.66% 16.5% -% -% -%
Direct 8.97% 17.96% -% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI 10.21% 16.44% 15.78% 15.65% 15.12%
SIP (XIRR) Regular 5.34% 10.07% -% -% -%
Direct 6.64% 11.5% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.84 0.42 0.59 1.13% 0.11
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
12.59% -14.95% -18.6% 0.94 9.05%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 916 Cr
Top Dividend Yield Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund -
Uti Dividend Yield Fund -

NAV Date: 27-01-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Half Yearly Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Plan 37.11
-2.4000
-6.0600%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Direct Plan - Half Yearly Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option 62.57
-3.9800
-5.9800%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)-Growth Plan 136.48
0.6300
0.4600%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option 149.91
0.7100
0.4800%

Review Date: 27-01-2026

Beginning of Analysis

The sundaram dividend yield fund has shown a poor past performence in Dividend Yield Fund. The sundaram dividend yield fund has a Jensen Alpha of 1.13% which is lower than the category average of 3.23%, showing poor performance. The sundaram dividend yield fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.84 which is lower than the category average of 0.99, showing poor performance.
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Dividend Yield Mutual Funds are ideal for income-seeking investors who want a regular income stream through dividends while also benefiting from potential capital appreciation. These funds invest in high dividend-yielding stocks, which are generally less volatile and provide stable returns. However, they may underperform in bull markets compared to growth-oriented funds and are subject to market and sector-specific risks. Investors should carefully assess their income needs, risk tolerance, and investment horizon before investing in these funds. Additionally, the tax implications of dividends and capital gains should be considered.

sundaram dividend yield fund Return Analysis

The sundaram dividend yield fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its Dividend Yield Fund peers and the Nifty 500 TRI benchmark. This analysis examines the fund’s returns over periods ranging from one month to ten years, alongside its Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) performance, highlighting its rankings within the Dividend Yield Fund category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of -1.4%, -1.77 and 3.39 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -1.73%, -2.18% and 2.49% respectively.
  • sundaram dividend yield fund has given a return of 8.97% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 10.21%. The fund has given 1.24% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 17.96% in last three years and rank 6th out of seven funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 16.44%. The fund has given 1.52% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 6.64% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.54%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 6th in 9 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 11.5% in last three years and ranks 6th in 7 funds. Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has given the highest SIP return (17.31%) in the category in last three years.

sundaram dividend yield fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 12.59 and semi deviation of 9.05. The category average standard deviation is 12.92 and semi deviation is 9.27.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -14.95 and a maximum drawdown of -18.6. The category average VaR is -14.22 and the maximum drawdown is -18.24. The fund has a beta of 0.93 which shows that fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

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 Dividend Yield Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Dividend Yield Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Dividend Yield Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Dividend Yield 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 Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -1.50 -3.60
    -1.81
    		-5.44 | 0.89 5 | 9 Good
    3M Return % -2.08 -4.19
    -2.45
    		-7.94 | 1.92 5 | 9 Good
    6M Return % 2.75 0.24
    1.92
    		-3.96 | 5.82 4 | 9 Good
    1Y Return % 7.66 10.21
    8.69
    		5.19 | 14.29 6 | 9 Good
    3Y Return % 16.50 16.44
    18.65
    		16.50 | 22.48 7 | 7 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 5.34
    5.35
    		-3.55 | 11.46 6 | 9 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 10.07
    11.97
    		9.18 | 15.76 6 | 7 Average
    Standard Deviation 12.59
    12.92
    		11.82 | 14.01 3 | 7 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.05
    9.27
    		8.24 | 10.15 3 | 7 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60
    -18.24
    		-20.26 | -15.68 4 | 7 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -14.95
    -14.22
    		-16.29 | -10.92 4 | 7 Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.87
    -5.81
    		-8.53 | -3.87 5 | 7 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.84
    0.99
    		0.83 | 1.41 6 | 7 Average
    Sterling Ratio 0.59
    0.68
    		0.59 | 0.90 7 | 7 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.42
    0.51
    		0.41 | 0.76 6 | 7 Average
    Jensen Alpha % 1.13
    3.23
    		0.69 | 8.91 6 | 7 Average
    Treynor Ratio 0.11
    0.14
    		0.11 | 0.20 6 | 7 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 17.22
    19.13
    		16.64 | 25.22 6 | 7 Average
    Alpha % 0.28
    3.22
    		0.28 | 6.22 7 | 7 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -1.40 -3.60 -1.73 -5.32 | 0.95 5 | 9 Good
    3M Return % -1.77 -4.19 -2.18 -7.57 | 2.14 5 | 9 Good
    6M Return % 3.39 0.24 2.49 -3.12 | 6.25 4 | 9 Good
    1Y Return % 8.97 10.21 9.91 6.35 | 16.18 6 | 9 Good
    3Y Return % 17.96 16.44 19.97 17.80 | 24.10 6 | 7 Average
    1Y SIP Return % 6.64 6.54 -1.86 | 12.38 6 | 9 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 11.50 13.23 10.54 | 17.31 6 | 7 Average
    Standard Deviation 12.59 12.92 11.82 | 14.01 3 | 7 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.05 9.27 8.24 | 10.15 3 | 7 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60 -18.24 -20.26 | -15.68 4 | 7 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -14.95 -14.22 -16.29 | -10.92 4 | 7 Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.87 -5.81 -8.53 | -3.87 5 | 7 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.84 0.99 0.83 | 1.41 6 | 7 Average
    Sterling Ratio 0.59 0.68 0.59 | 0.90 7 | 7 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.42 0.51 0.41 | 0.76 6 | 7 Average
    Jensen Alpha % 1.13 3.23 0.69 | 8.91 6 | 7 Average
    Treynor Ratio 0.11 0.14 0.11 | 0.20 6 | 7 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 17.22 19.13 16.64 | 25.22 6 | 7 Average
    Alpha % 0.28 3.22 0.28 | 6.22 7 | 7 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 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 Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund NAV Regular Growth Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund NAV Direct Growth
    27-01-2026 136.4843 149.9079
    23-01-2026 135.8567 149.1981
    22-01-2026 137.0713 150.5268
    21-01-2026 135.9562 149.2972
    20-01-2026 136.5812 149.9784
    19-01-2026 138.6325 152.2257
    16-01-2026 138.9823 152.5941
    14-01-2026 138.2773 151.8096
    13-01-2026 138.4578 152.0025
    12-01-2026 138.3531 151.8824
    09-01-2026 137.9381 151.4113
    08-01-2026 138.6583 152.1966
    07-01-2026 140.6127 154.3366
    06-01-2026 140.637 154.3579
    05-01-2026 140.8016 154.5333
    02-01-2026 141.3435 155.1122
    01-01-2026 140.0346 153.6705
    31-12-2025 139.9245 153.5443
    30-12-2025 138.6806 152.1742
    29-12-2025 138.5616 152.0384

    Fund Launch Date: 31/Oct/2004
    Fund Category: Dividend Yield Fund
    Investment Objective: The investment objective of the scheme would be to provide capital appreciation and/or dividend distribution by investing predominantly in a well-diversified portfolio of companies that have a relatively high dividend yield.
    Fund Description: Type: An open-ended equity scheme predominantly investing in dividend yielding stocks
    Fund Benchmark: Nifty 500 Total Return Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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