Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Datagrid
Category Dividend Yield Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 11-09-2026
NAV ₹128.38(R) -0.47% ₹142.04(D) -0.47%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular -4.84% 7.68% -% -% -%
Direct -3.7% 9.02% -% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI -0.12% 10.06% 10.12% 15.39% 13.13%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -8.28% -0.09% -% -% -%
Direct -7.19% 1.17% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.33 0.17 0.38 -1.9% 0.06
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
14.3% -23.29% -18.6% 0.91 10.36%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 916 Cr

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NAV Date: 11-09-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Plan 34.91
-0.1700
-0.4700%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Direct Plan - Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option 59.29
-0.2800
-0.4700%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)-Growth Plan 128.38
-0.6100
-0.4700%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option 142.04
-0.6700
-0.4700%

Review Date: 11-09-2026

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 -1.9% which is lower than the category average of 1.82%, showing poor performance. The sundaram dividend yield fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.33 which is lower than the category average of 0.52, 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 -3.61%, 0.92 and -2.06 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -2.99%, 3.32% and 3.48% respectively.
  • sundaram dividend yield fund has given a return of -3.7% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was -0.12%. The fund has given 3.58% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 9.02% in last three years and rank 9th out of nine funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 10.06%. The fund has given 1.04% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -7.19% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 0.9%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 10th in 10 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 1.17% in last three years and ranks 9th in 9 funds. LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund has given the highest SIP return (11.86%) in the category in last three years.

sundaram dividend yield fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 14.3 and semi deviation of 10.36. The category average standard deviation is 14.99 and semi deviation is 10.93.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -23.29 and a maximum drawdown of -18.6. The category average VaR is -22.44 and the maximum drawdown is -18.14. 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 % -3.70 -3.39
    -3.08
    		-4.91 | -1.16 9 | 11 Average
    3M Return % 0.63 3.88
    3.04
    		0.04 | 6.10 10 | 11 Poor
    6M Return % -2.63 4.42
    2.89
    		-2.63 | 12.31 11 | 11 Poor
    1Y Return % -4.84 -0.12
    0.83
    		-4.84 | 10.06 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y Return % 7.68 10.06
    11.15
    		7.68 | 16.68 9 | 9 Average
    1Y SIP Return % -8.28
    -0.20
    		-8.28 | 10.51 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % -0.09
    4.52
    		-0.09 | 10.16 9 | 9 Average
    Standard Deviation 14.30
    14.99
    		13.92 | 16.53 4 | 8 Good
    Semi Deviation 10.36
    10.93
    		10.22 | 11.75 2 | 8 Very Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60
    -18.15
    		-20.26 | -15.74 5 | 8 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -23.29
    -22.45
    		-23.74 | -20.72 7 | 8 Poor
    Average Drawdown % 7.08
    7.43
    		5.19 | 11.49 5 | 8 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.33
    0.52
    		0.33 | 0.82 8 | 8 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.38
    0.50
    		0.38 | 0.70 8 | 8 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.17
    0.25
    		0.17 | 0.39 8 | 8 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -1.90
    1.82
    		-1.90 | 5.46 8 | 8 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.06
    0.09
    		0.06 | 0.14 8 | 8 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 5.12
    7.90
    		5.12 | 12.52 8 | 8 Poor
    Alpha % -3.14
    1.48
    		-3.14 | 4.79 8 | 8 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Sept. 11, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -3.61 -3.39 -2.99 -4.82 | -1.04 9 | 11 Average
    3M Return % 0.92 3.88 3.32 0.31 | 6.49 9 | 11 Average
    6M Return % -2.06 4.42 3.48 -2.06 | 13.16 11 | 11 Poor
    1Y Return % -3.70 -0.12 1.96 -3.70 | 11.82 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y Return % 9.02 10.06 12.39 9.02 | 18.33 9 | 9 Average
    1Y SIP Return % -7.19 0.90 -7.19 | 12.18 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 1.17 5.70 1.17 | 11.86 9 | 9 Average
    Standard Deviation 14.30 14.99 13.92 | 16.53 4 | 8 Good
    Semi Deviation 10.36 10.93 10.22 | 11.75 2 | 8 Very Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60 -18.15 -20.26 | -15.74 5 | 8 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -23.29 -22.45 -23.74 | -20.72 7 | 8 Poor
    Average Drawdown % 7.08 7.43 5.19 | 11.49 5 | 8 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.33 0.52 0.33 | 0.82 8 | 8 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.38 0.50 0.38 | 0.70 8 | 8 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.17 0.25 0.17 | 0.39 8 | 8 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -1.90 1.82 -1.90 | 5.46 8 | 8 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.06 0.09 0.06 | 0.14 8 | 8 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 5.12 7.90 5.12 | 12.52 8 | 8 Poor
    Alpha % -3.14 1.48 -3.14 | 4.79 8 | 8 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Sept. 11, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 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
    11-09-2026 128.3827 142.0421
    10-09-2026 128.993 142.7128
    09-09-2026 128.8584 142.5593
    08-09-2026 129.6864 143.4709
    07-09-2026 129.966 143.7756
    04-09-2026 130.5961 144.4589
    03-09-2026 130.689 144.5571
    02-09-2026 130.6792 144.5417
    01-09-2026 131.1693 145.0792
    31-08-2026 131.0179 144.9072
    28-08-2026 131.4133 145.3307
    27-08-2026 130.9923 144.8604
    26-08-2026 131.7103 145.6499
    25-08-2026 132.2293 146.2192
    24-08-2026 132.0053 145.9669
    21-08-2026 131.8204 145.7486
    20-08-2026 131.7832 145.7028
    19-08-2026 131.2923 145.1554
    18-08-2026 131.8918 145.8136
    17-08-2026 132.5484 146.5349
    14-08-2026 133.0104 147.0317
    13-08-2026 133.4006 147.4583
    12-08-2026 133.1462 147.1724
    11-08-2026 133.3199 147.3598

    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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