Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Datagrid
Category Dividend Yield Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 04-12-2025
NAV ₹139.53(R) -0.06% ₹152.97(D) -0.05%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular -0.24% 15.53% -% -% -%
Direct 0.97% 17.0% -% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI 3.82% 15.22% 17.88% 15.87% 14.96%
SIP (XIRR) Regular 10.17% 13.04% -% -% -%
Direct 11.5% 14.49% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.77 0.38 0.57 0.81% 0.11
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
12.81% -14.95% -18.6% 0.93 9.26%
Fund AUM As on: 30/06/2025 884 Cr
Top Dividend Yield Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund -

NAV Date: 04-12-2025

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 40.57
-0.0200
-0.0600%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Direct Plan - Half Yearly Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option 68.23
-0.0400
-0.0500%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)-Growth Plan 139.53
-0.0800
-0.0600%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option 152.97
-0.0800
-0.0500%

Review Date: 04-12-2025

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 0.81% which is lower than the category average of 3.5%, showing poor performance. The sundaram dividend yield fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.77 which is lower than the category average of 0.97, 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 1.11%, 5.02 and 5.63 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.51%, 4.27% and 5.06% respectively.
  • sundaram dividend yield fund has given a return of 0.97% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 3.82%. The fund has given 2.85% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 17.0% in last three years and rank 7th out of seven funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.22%. The fund has given 1.78% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 11.5% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 11.84%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 5th in 9 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 14.49% in last three years and ranks 6th in 7 funds. Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has given the highest SIP return (21.24%) in the category in last three years.

sundaram dividend yield fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 12.81 and semi deviation of 9.26. The category average standard deviation is 13.09 and semi deviation is 9.46.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -14.95 and a maximum drawdown of -18.6. The category average VaR is -14.38 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 % 1.01 0.33
    0.42
    		-2.09 | 2.15 4 | 9 Good
    3M Return % 4.70 4.18
    3.99
    		2.14 | 5.83 4 | 9 Good
    6M Return % 4.99 4.72
    4.47
    		1.46 | 7.22 4 | 9 Good
    1Y Return % -0.24 3.82
    0.79
    		-2.18 | 7.85 6 | 9 Good
    3Y Return % 15.53 15.22
    17.77
    		15.53 | 22.06 7 | 7 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 10.17
    10.60
    		5.01 | 15.35 5 | 9 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 13.04
    14.86
    		12.39 | 19.65 6 | 7 Average
    Standard Deviation 12.81
    13.09
    		11.97 | 14.13 3 | 7 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.26
    9.46
    		8.48 | 10.28 3 | 7 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60
    -18.24
    		-20.26 | -15.68 4 | 7 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -14.95
    -14.38
    		-16.29 | -12.00 4 | 7 Good
    Average Drawdown % -6.52
    -6.40
    		-9.28 | -4.55 5 | 7 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.77
    0.97
    		0.77 | 1.38 7 | 7 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.57
    0.68
    		0.57 | 0.90 7 | 7 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.38
    0.49
    		0.38 | 0.73 7 | 7 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.81
    3.50
    		0.81 | 9.19 7 | 7 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.11
    0.14
    		0.11 | 0.20 7 | 7 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 16.62
    19.18
    		16.62 | 25.36 7 | 7 Poor
    Alpha % -0.18
    3.33
    		-0.18 | 6.38 7 | 7 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Dec. 4, 2025.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Oct. 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 % 1.11 0.33 0.51 -1.96 | 2.21 4 | 9 Good
    3M Return % 5.02 4.18 4.27 2.55 | 6.26 3 | 9 Very Good
    6M Return % 5.63 4.72 5.06 2.35 | 7.89 3 | 9 Very Good
    1Y Return % 0.97 3.82 1.93 -1.40 | 9.18 7 | 9 Average
    3Y Return % 17.00 15.22 19.08 17.00 | 23.70 7 | 7 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 11.50 11.84 5.90 | 17.00 5 | 9 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 14.49 16.15 13.37 | 21.24 6 | 7 Average
    Standard Deviation 12.81 13.09 11.97 | 14.13 3 | 7 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.26 9.46 8.48 | 10.28 3 | 7 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.60 -18.24 -20.26 | -15.68 4 | 7 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -14.95 -14.38 -16.29 | -12.00 4 | 7 Good
    Average Drawdown % -6.52 -6.40 -9.28 | -4.55 5 | 7 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.77 0.97 0.77 | 1.38 7 | 7 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.57 0.68 0.57 | 0.90 7 | 7 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.38 0.49 0.38 | 0.73 7 | 7 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.81 3.50 0.81 | 9.19 7 | 7 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.11 0.14 0.11 | 0.20 7 | 7 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 16.62 19.18 16.62 | 25.36 7 | 7 Poor
    Alpha % -0.18 3.33 -0.18 | 6.38 7 | 7 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Dec. 4, 2025.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Oct. 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
    04-12-2025 139.5251 152.9668
    03-12-2025 139.1715 152.5741
    02-12-2025 139.6079 153.0474
    01-12-2025 139.9054 153.3685
    28-11-2025 139.7804 153.216
    27-11-2025 139.9194 153.3633
    26-11-2025 139.8735 153.3078
    25-11-2025 138.552 151.8544
    24-11-2025 138.8103 152.1323
    21-11-2025 139.3474 152.7056
    20-11-2025 140.1262 153.554
    19-11-2025 139.6282 153.0032
    18-11-2025 139.0329 152.3458
    17-11-2025 139.5408 152.8972
    14-11-2025 138.8214 152.0937
    13-11-2025 138.8826 152.1556
    12-11-2025 139.0388 152.3217
    11-11-2025 138.5753 151.8088
    10-11-2025 138.0733 151.2538
    07-11-2025 137.4735 150.5816
    06-11-2025 137.3917 150.4871
    04-11-2025 138.1344 151.2904

    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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