Sundaram Low Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Low Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 18
Rating
Growth Option 27-07-2026
NAV ₹3666.13(R) +0.08% ₹3963.21(D) +0.08%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 5.22% 6.56% -% -% -%
Direct 6.03% 7.34% -% -% -%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 5.54% 6.34% -% -% -%
Direct 6.35% 7.14% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
1.17 0.61 0.66 0.2% 0.03
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
0.64% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3 0.44%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 412 Cr
Top Low Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
ICICI Prudential Savings Fund 1
UTI Low Duration Fund 2
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund 3
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund 4

NAV Date: 27-07-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Sundaram Low Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Low Duration Fund)- Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option (IDCW) 1091.59
0.8500
0.0800%
Sundaram Low Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Low Duration Fund) - Direct Plan - Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option (IDCW) 1113.71
0.9300
0.0800%
Sundaram Low Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Low Duration Fund)- Growth Option 3666.13
2.8400
0.0800%
Sundaram Low Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Low Duration Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option 3963.21
3.3100
0.0800%

Review Date: 27-07-2026

Beginning of Analysis

In the Low Duration Fund category, Sundaram Low Duration Fund is the 15th ranked fund. The category has total 19 funds. The Sundaram Low Duration Fund has shown a poor past performence in Low Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 0.2% which is lower than the category average of 0.36%, showing poor performance. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 1.17 which is lower than the category average of 1.6.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Low Duration Mutual Funds are a category of debt mutual funds that invest in debt and money market instruments with a portfolio duration of 6 to 12 months. These funds aim to provide relatively stable returns with lower interest rate risk compared to longer-duration debt funds. They invest in a mix of instruments such as government securities, corporate bonds, and money market instruments. Low Duration Mutual Funds are ideal for conservative investors seeking stable returns with lower interest rate risk. These funds invest in debt and money market instruments with a portfolio duration of 6 to 12 months, making them less sensitive to interest rate changes compared to long-duration funds. While they offer moderate returns with relatively lower risk, they may underperform in a falling interest rate environment. Investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals before investing in these funds. Additionally, choosing funds managed by experienced professionals can help optimize risk-adjusted returns.

Sundaram Low Duration Fund Return Analysis

  • The fund has given a return of 0.51%, 1.71 and 3.25 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.46%, 1.73% and 3.35% respectively.
  • Sundaram Low Duration Fund has given a return of 6.03% in last one year. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 6.21%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.34% in last three years and ranked 11.0th out of nineteen funds in the category. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 7.38%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 6.35% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.55%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 19th in 22 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 7.14% in last three years and ranks 13th in 19 funds. Kotak Low Duration Fund has given the highest SIP return (7.41%) in the category in last three years.

Sundaram Low Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 0.64 and semi deviation of 0.44. The category average standard deviation is 0.64 and semi deviation is 0.42.
  • The fund has a beta of 0.17 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 Low Duration Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Low Duration Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Low Duration Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Low Duration 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 Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.45
    0.42
    		0.35 | 0.49 4 | 22 Very Good
    3M Return % 1.52
    1.61
    		1.45 | 1.74 20 | 22 Poor
    6M Return % 2.86
    3.09
    		2.75 | 3.32 19 | 21 Poor
    1Y Return % 5.22
    5.62
    		5.05 | 6.24 19 | 21 Poor
    3Y Return % 6.56
    6.82
    		6.28 | 7.41 18 | 19 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 5.54
    5.97
    		5.34 | 6.56 19 | 21 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 6.34
    6.65
    		6.08 | 7.21 18 | 19 Poor
    Standard Deviation 0.64
    0.64
    		0.59 | 0.70 12 | 19 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.44
    0.42
    		0.39 | 0.47 16 | 19 Poor
    Sharpe Ratio 1.17
    1.60
    		0.85 | 2.49 18 | 19 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.66
    0.69
    		0.63 | 0.75 18 | 19 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.61
    0.99
    		0.44 | 1.87 18 | 19 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.20
    0.36
    		-0.07 | 0.82 16 | 19 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.03
    0.04
    		0.02 | 0.05 16 | 19 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 1.07
    1.47
    		0.78 | 2.28 18 | 19 Poor
    Alpha % -1.19
    -0.97
    		-1.45 | -0.35 17 | 19 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : July 27, 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 Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.51 0.46 0.41 | 0.55 2 | 24 Very Good
    3M Return % 1.71 1.73 1.55 | 1.83 16 | 24 Average
    6M Return % 3.25 3.35 3.11 | 3.50 20 | 23 Poor
    1Y Return % 6.03 6.21 5.83 | 6.47 18 | 22 Average
    3Y Return % 7.34 7.38 7.18 | 7.56 11 | 19 Average
    1Y SIP Return % 6.35 6.55 6.09 | 6.75 19 | 22 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 7.14 7.21 7.03 | 7.41 13 | 19 Average
    Standard Deviation 0.64 0.64 0.59 | 0.70 12 | 19 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.44 0.42 0.39 | 0.47 16 | 19 Poor
    Sharpe Ratio 1.17 1.60 0.85 | 2.49 18 | 19 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.66 0.69 0.63 | 0.75 18 | 19 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.61 0.99 0.44 | 1.87 18 | 19 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.20 0.36 -0.07 | 0.82 16 | 19 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.03 0.04 0.02 | 0.05 16 | 19 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 1.07 1.47 0.78 | 2.28 18 | 19 Poor
    Alpha % -1.19 -0.97 -1.45 | -0.35 17 | 19 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : July 27, 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 Low Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Sundaram Low Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    27-07-2026 3666.1346 3963.2147
    24-07-2026 3663.2928 3959.9004
    23-07-2026 3662.6535 3959.1284
    22-07-2026 3661.9639 3958.3021
    21-07-2026 3662.1702 3958.4444
    20-07-2026 3660.9002 3956.9908
    17-07-2026 3660.4719 3956.2857
    16-07-2026 3658.8494 3954.4514
    15-07-2026 3653.9489 3949.0747
    14-07-2026 3653.1082 3948.0856
    13-07-2026 3655.9431 3951.0689
    10-07-2026 3655.1035 3949.92
    09-07-2026 3654.0064 3948.654
    08-07-2026 3652.203 3946.6248
    07-07-2026 3655.1409 3949.7194
    06-07-2026 3656.557 3951.1687
    03-07-2026 3655.8475 3950.1605
    02-07-2026 3655.5733 3949.7839
    01-07-2026 3653.4711 3947.4323
    30-06-2026 3651.5964 3945.3265
    29-06-2026 3649.5403 3943.0244

    Fund Launch Date: 05/Apr/2007
    Fund Category: Low Duration Fund
    Investment Objective: To provide a level of income consistent with liquidity through investments made primarily in money market and debt securities
    Fund Description: Low Duration Fund
    Fund Benchmark: CRISIL Low Duration Debt Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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