Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Datagrid
Category Dividend Yield Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 30-04-2026
NAV ₹133.16(R) -0.5% ₹146.71(D) -0.5%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 1.47% 14.64% -% -% -%
Direct 2.71% 16.06% -% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI 3.96% 15.33% 14.04% 14.14% 14.43%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -2.1% 5.5% -% -% -%
Direct -0.9% 6.86% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.5 0.24 0.46 0.54% -0.47
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
13.98% -23.29% -18.6% 0.92 10.45%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 916 Cr
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NAV Date: 30-04-2026

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 36.21
-0.1800
-0.5000%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Direct Plan - Half Yearly Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option 61.23
-0.3100
-0.5000%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)-Growth Plan 133.16
-0.6700
-0.5000%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option 146.71
-0.7300
-0.5000%

Review Date: 30-04-2026

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 0.54% which is lower than the category average of 1.59%, showing poor performance. The sundaram dividend yield fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.5 which is lower than the category average of 0.56, 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 6.8%, -3.38 and -3.79 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 9.27%, -1.58% and -2.51% respectively.
  • sundaram dividend yield fund has given a return of 2.71% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 3.96%. The fund has given 1.25% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 16.06% in last three years and rank 6th out of eight funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.33%. The fund has given 0.73% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -0.9% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 1.94%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 10th in 10 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 6.86% in last three years and ranks 7th in 8 funds. Tata Dividend Yield Fund has given the highest SIP return (12.37%) in the category in last three years.

sundaram dividend yield fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 13.98 and semi deviation of 10.45. The category average standard deviation is 14.41 and semi deviation is 10.88.
  • 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 -18.11. 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 % 6.70 10.52
    9.17
    		6.70 | 13.36 10 | 10 Poor
    3M Return % -3.66 -1.59
    -1.85
    		-3.78 | 2.76 8 | 10 Average
    6M Return % -4.37 -4.64
    -3.06
    		-5.59 | 0.93 8 | 10 Average
    1Y Return % 1.47 3.96
    4.64
    		0.86 | 12.65 9 | 10 Average
    3Y Return % 14.64 15.33
    16.65
    		12.94 | 20.52 7 | 8 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % -2.10
    0.79
    		-2.10 | 10.33 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 5.50
    7.75
    		5.50 | 10.57 8 | 8 Poor
    Standard Deviation 13.98
    14.41
    		13.51 | 15.35 4 | 8 Good
    Semi Deviation 10.45
    10.88
    		10.00 | 11.59 2 | 8 Very Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60
    -18.11
    		-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
    -7.42
    		-11.49 | -5.13 4 | 8 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.50
    0.56
    		0.37 | 0.86 5 | 8 Average
    Sterling Ratio 0.46
    0.51
    		0.41 | 0.71 6 | 8 Average
    Sortino Ratio 0.24
    0.27
    		0.17 | 0.40 5 | 8 Average
    Jensen Alpha % 0.54
    1.59
    		-1.42 | 5.93 6 | 8 Average
    Treynor Ratio -0.47
    -0.46
    		-0.51 | -0.43 6 | 8 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 13.52
    14.52
    		11.47 | 19.11 5 | 8 Average
    Alpha % 0.09
    2.00
    		-1.08 | 4.84 7 | 8 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : April 30, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : March 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 % 6.80 10.52 9.27 6.80 | 13.51 10 | 10 Poor
    3M Return % -3.38 -1.59 -1.58 -3.59 | 3.16 8 | 10 Average
    6M Return % -3.79 -4.64 -2.51 -5.06 | 1.73 8 | 10 Average
    1Y Return % 2.71 3.96 5.85 1.71 | 14.48 9 | 10 Average
    3Y Return % 16.06 15.33 17.92 14.10 | 22.08 6 | 8 Average
    1Y SIP Return % -0.90 1.94 -0.90 | 12.09 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 6.86 8.94 6.67 | 12.37 7 | 8 Poor
    Standard Deviation 13.98 14.41 13.51 | 15.35 4 | 8 Good
    Semi Deviation 10.45 10.88 10.00 | 11.59 2 | 8 Very Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60 -18.11 -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 -7.42 -11.49 | -5.13 4 | 8 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.50 0.56 0.37 | 0.86 5 | 8 Average
    Sterling Ratio 0.46 0.51 0.41 | 0.71 6 | 8 Average
    Sortino Ratio 0.24 0.27 0.17 | 0.40 5 | 8 Average
    Jensen Alpha % 0.54 1.59 -1.42 | 5.93 6 | 8 Average
    Treynor Ratio -0.47 -0.46 -0.51 | -0.43 6 | 8 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 13.52 14.52 11.47 | 19.11 5 | 8 Average
    Alpha % 0.09 2.00 -1.08 | 4.84 7 | 8 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : April 30, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : March 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
    30-04-2026 133.1627 146.7067
    29-04-2026 133.8314 147.4387
    28-04-2026 133.2729 146.8188
    27-04-2026 133.5315 147.099
    24-04-2026 132.3449 145.778
    23-04-2026 133.6706 147.2337
    22-04-2026 134.7142 148.3783
    21-04-2026 135.4523 149.1866
    20-04-2026 134.6991 148.3524
    17-04-2026 134.5347 148.1572
    16-04-2026 133.4798 146.9908
    15-04-2026 133.5626 147.0774
    13-04-2026 131.6526 144.9651
    10-04-2026 132.374 145.7456
    09-04-2026 131.4828 144.7598
    08-04-2026 131.8404 145.149
    07-04-2026 128.4907 141.4566
    06-04-2026 127.6647 140.5428
    02-04-2026 126.4915 139.2336
    01-04-2026 126.2519 138.9655
    30-03-2026 124.8026 137.3613

    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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