Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Datagrid
Category Dividend Yield Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 13-03-2026
NAV ₹129.14(R) -1.97% ₹142.05(D) -1.97%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 6.18% 14.65% -% -% -%
Direct 7.48% 16.07% -% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI 7.03% 15.05% 12.45% 13.56% 14.3%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -6.41% 4.9% -% -% -%
Direct -5.23% 6.28% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.83 0.41 0.58 -0.7% -0.43
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
12.59% -14.95% -18.6% 0.95 9.04%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 916 Cr
Top Dividend Yield Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund -

NAV Date: 13-03-2026

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 35.11
-0.7100
-1.9700%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Direct Plan - Half Yearly Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option 59.29
-1.1900
-1.9700%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)-Growth Plan 129.14
-2.6000
-1.9700%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option 142.05
-2.8500
-1.9700%

Review Date: 13-03-2026

Beginning of Analysis

The 2 star rating shows a poor past performance of the sundaram dividend yield fund in Dividend Yield Fund. The sundaram dividend yield fund has a Jensen Alpha of -0.7% which is lower than the category average of 1.45%, reflecting poor performance. The sundaram dividend yield fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.83 which is lower than the category average of 0.98, 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 -5.9%, -6.85 and -3.99 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -6.73%, -6.97% and -4.62% respectively.
  • sundaram dividend yield fund has given a return of 7.48% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 7.03%. The fund has given 0.45% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 16.07% in last three years and rank 6th out of seven funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.05%. The fund has given 1.02% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -5.23% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is -5.55%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 6th in 10 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 6.28% in last three years and ranks 6th in 7 funds. Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has given the highest SIP return (11.48%) 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 9.04. The category average standard deviation is 12.93 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 % -5.98 -8.21
    -6.81
    		-7.97 | -5.62 3 | 10 Very Good
    3M Return % -7.12 -9.72
    -7.23
    		-9.46 | -5.13 5 | 10 Good
    6M Return % -4.56 -7.62
    -5.15
    		-9.54 | -2.12 4 | 10 Good
    1Y Return % 6.18 7.03
    7.14
    		3.26 | 12.84 6 | 10 Good
    3Y Return % 14.65 15.05
    16.60
    		14.65 | 20.32 7 | 7 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % -6.41
    -6.66
    		-11.75 | -2.71 6 | 10 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 4.90
    6.55
    		3.50 | 9.99 6 | 7 Average
    Standard Deviation 12.59
    12.93
    		11.88 | 13.92 3 | 7 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.04
    9.27
    		8.15 | 10.10 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 % -5.48
    -5.61
    		-7.71 | -4.05 4 | 7 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.83
    0.98
    		0.83 | 1.38 7 | 7 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.58
    0.68
    		0.58 | 0.89 7 | 7 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.41
    0.50
    		0.41 | 0.74 7 | 7 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -0.70
    1.45
    		-0.85 | 6.60 6 | 7 Average
    Treynor Ratio -0.43
    -0.42
    		-0.49 | -0.38 5 | 7 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 16.79
    18.78
    		16.79 | 24.15 7 | 7 Poor
    Alpha % -1.14
    1.83
    		-1.14 | 4.75 7 | 7 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -5.90 -8.21 -6.73 -7.86 | -5.56 3 | 10 Very Good
    3M Return % -6.85 -9.72 -6.97 -9.21 | -4.94 5 | 10 Good
    6M Return % -3.99 -7.62 -4.62 -8.84 | -1.71 4 | 10 Good
    1Y Return % 7.48 7.03 8.40 4.13 | 14.72 7 | 10 Average
    3Y Return % 16.07 15.05 17.89 15.73 | 21.90 6 | 7 Average
    1Y SIP Return % -5.23 -5.55 -10.46 | -1.88 6 | 10 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 6.28 7.77 4.78 | 11.48 6 | 7 Average
    Standard Deviation 12.59 12.93 11.88 | 13.92 3 | 7 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.04 9.27 8.15 | 10.10 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 % -5.48 -5.61 -7.71 | -4.05 4 | 7 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.83 0.98 0.83 | 1.38 7 | 7 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.58 0.68 0.58 | 0.89 7 | 7 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.41 0.50 0.41 | 0.74 7 | 7 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -0.70 1.45 -0.85 | 6.60 6 | 7 Average
    Treynor Ratio -0.43 -0.42 -0.49 | -0.38 5 | 7 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 16.79 18.78 16.79 | 24.15 7 | 7 Poor
    Alpha % -1.14 1.83 -1.14 | 4.75 7 | 7 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 2026
    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
    13-03-2026 129.1375 142.0527
    12-03-2026 131.7357 144.9059
    11-03-2026 131.8548 145.0322
    10-03-2026 133.0513 146.3434
    09-03-2026 131.8021 144.9646
    06-03-2026 134.3518 147.7544
    05-03-2026 135.286 148.7768
    04-03-2026 133.8355 147.1768
    02-03-2026 135.9465 149.4883
    27-02-2026 137.633 151.3279
    26-02-2026 138.8722 152.6853
    25-02-2026 138.6742 152.4626
    24-02-2026 137.808 151.5053
    23-02-2026 139.108 152.9295
    20-02-2026 138.5851 152.3395
    19-02-2026 138.0066 151.6986
    18-02-2026 139.6097 153.4557
    17-02-2026 139.4049 153.2255
    16-02-2026 138.6616 152.4034
    13-02-2026 137.3543 150.9513

    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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