Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Datagrid
Category Dividend Yield Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 16-06-2026
NAV ₹130.78(R) +0.53% ₹144.3(D) +0.53%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular -2.8% 11.8% -% -% -%
Direct -1.62% 13.19% -% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI 0.5% 13.47% 12.33% 14.56% 14.16%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -6.38% 2.78% -% -% -%
Direct -5.25% 4.1% -% -% -%
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: 16-06-2026

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 35.56
0.1900
0.5300%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)- Direct Plan - Half Yearly Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option 60.23
0.3200
0.5300%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)-Growth Plan 130.78
0.6900
0.5300%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option 144.3
0.7700
0.5300%

Review Date: 16-06-2026

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 0.54% 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 0.31%, 1.46 and -4.85 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 1.85%, 6.15% and -0.53% respectively.
  • sundaram dividend yield fund has given a return of -1.62% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 0.5%. The fund has given 2.12% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 13.19% in last three years and rank 7th out of eight funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 13.47%. The fund has given 0.28% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -5.25% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 1.7%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 10th in 10 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 4.1% in last three years and ranks 8th in 8 funds. Tata Dividend Yield Fund has given the highest SIP return (12.22%) 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 % 0.22 2.52
    1.76
    		0.22 | 4.46 10 | 10 Poor
    3M Return % 1.16 7.19
    5.86
    		1.16 | 13.00 10 | 10 Poor
    6M Return % -5.42 -2.10
    -1.08
    		-5.42 | 4.86 10 | 10 Poor
    1Y Return % -2.80 0.50
    1.02
    		-2.80 | 8.66 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y Return % 11.80 13.47
    14.82
    		11.80 | 18.82 8 | 8 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % -6.38
    0.57
    		-6.38 | 10.77 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 2.78
    6.42
    		2.78 | 10.40 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 : June 16, 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 % 0.31 2.52 1.85 0.31 | 4.58 10 | 10 Poor
    3M Return % 1.46 7.19 6.15 1.46 | 13.43 10 | 10 Poor
    6M Return % -4.85 -2.10 -0.53 -4.85 | 5.69 10 | 10 Poor
    1Y Return % -1.62 0.50 2.18 -1.62 | 10.42 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y Return % 13.19 13.47 16.06 13.15 | 20.35 7 | 8 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % -5.25 1.70 -5.25 | 12.52 10 | 10 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 4.10 7.59 4.10 | 12.22 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 : June 16, 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
    16-06-2026 130.781 144.2974
    15-06-2026 130.0918 143.5324
    12-06-2026 129.1812 142.5142
    11-06-2026 127.5813 140.7447
    10-06-2026 128.1784 141.3989
    09-06-2026 128.7592 142.0352
    08-06-2026 128.4293 141.6667
    05-06-2026 129.2675 142.5778
    04-06-2026 129.5984 142.9382
    03-06-2026 129.2461 142.5451
    02-06-2026 129.7967 143.1479
    01-06-2026 129.5703 142.8936
    29-05-2026 130.0322 143.3894
    27-05-2026 132.0639 145.6206
    26-05-2026 131.6468 145.1561
    25-05-2026 131.896 145.4262
    22-05-2026 130.7087 144.1034
    21-05-2026 130.9233 144.3355
    20-05-2026 131.0751 144.4982
    19-05-2026 131.0155 144.428
    18-05-2026 130.4905 143.8447

    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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