Previously Known As : Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Medium Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 20
Rating
Growth Option 23-10-2026
NAV ₹70.98(R) -0.0% ₹80.09(D) 0.0%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 1.58% 4.88% 3.78% 3.98% 4.64%
Direct 2.4% 5.77% 4.69% 4.92% 5.58%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 0.79% 1.58% 2.74% 3.28% 3.94%
Direct 1.58% 2.42% 3.61% 4.19% 4.88%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
-0.29 -0.11 0.5 -1.46% 0.0
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
1.55% -0.53% -0.73% 0.7 1.08%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 38 Cr
Top Medium Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan 1
ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund 2
Kotak Medium Term Fund 3
Nippon India Medium Duration Fund 4
Axis Strategic Bond Fund 5

NAV Date: 23-10-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Regular Plan-Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal(IDCW) 13.1
0.0000
0.0000%
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Direct Plan-Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) 26.93
0.0000
0.0000%
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Regular Plan - Growth 70.98
0.0000
0.0000%
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Direct Plan - Growth 80.09
0.0000
0.0000%

Review Date: 23-10-2026

Beginning of Analysis

In the Medium Duration Fund category, Sundaram Medium Duration Fund is the 12th ranked fund. The category has total 12 funds. The Sundaram Medium Duration Fund has shown a very poor past performence in Medium Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of -1.46% which is lower than the category average of 0.38%, showing poor performance. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of -0.29 which is lower than the category average of 0.88.
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.
Medium Duration Mutual Funds are ideal for investors seeking a balanced risk-return profile with a medium-term investment horizon. These funds invest in debt and money market instruments with a portfolio duration of 3 to 4 years, offering moderate returns with relatively lower risk compared to long-duration funds. While they are less sensitive to interest rate changes than long-duration funds, they still carry some interest rate and credit risk. 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 Medium Duration Fund Return Analysis

  • The fund has given a return of -0.81%, -0.6 and 1.13 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -0.71%, -0.1% and 2.08% respectively.
  • Sundaram Medium Duration Fund has given a return of 2.4% in last one year. In the same period the Medium Duration Fund category average return was 4.45%.
  • The fund has given a return of 5.77% in last three years and ranked 13.0th out of fourteen funds in the category. In the same period the Medium Duration Fund category average return was 7.6%.
  • The fund has given a return of 4.69% in last five years and ranked 12th out of thirteen funds in the category. In the same period the Medium Duration Fund category average return was 6.76%.
  • The fund has given a return of 5.58% in last ten years and ranked 10th out of twelve funds in the category. In the same period the category average return was 6.68%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 1.58% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 3.9%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 13th in 13 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 2.42% in last three years and ranks 13th in 13 funds. Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan has given the highest SIP return (7.27%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 3.61% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 5.63%.

Sundaram Medium Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 1.55 and semi deviation of 1.08. The category average standard deviation is 1.69 and semi deviation is 1.13.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -0.53 and a maximum drawdown of -0.73. The category average VaR is -0.37 and the maximum drawdown is -0.59. The fund has a beta of 0.83 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 Medium Duration Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Medium Duration Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Medium Duration Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Medium 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 % -0.87
    -0.76
    		-1.09 | -0.16 8 | 14 Good
    3M Return % -0.78
    -0.26
    		-0.90 | 0.54 12 | 14 Average
    6M Return % 0.76
    1.76
    		0.76 | 2.59 13 | 14 Poor
    1Y Return % 1.58
    3.78
    		1.58 | 6.46 13 | 14 Poor
    3Y Return % 4.88
    6.90
    		4.88 | 9.55 13 | 14 Poor
    5Y Return % 3.78
    6.07
    		3.78 | 11.66 12 | 13 Average
    7Y Return % 3.98
    5.99
    		2.60 | 9.36 10 | 12 Poor
    10Y Return % 4.64
    5.97
    		2.79 | 8.14 10 | 12 Poor
    15Y Return % 6.09
    7.38
    		6.09 | 9.03 7 | 8 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 0.79
    3.21
    		0.79 | 4.94 13 | 13 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 1.58
    3.83
    		1.58 | 6.49 13 | 13 Poor
    5Y SIP Return % 2.74
    4.92
    		2.74 | 8.32 12 | 12 Poor
    7Y SIP Return % 3.28
    5.72
    		3.28 | 9.88 11 | 11 Poor
    10Y SIP Return % 3.94
    5.88
    		3.94 | 9.03 11 | 11 Poor
    15Y SIP Return % 4.77
    6.60
    		4.77 | 8.61 7 | 7 Poor
    Standard Deviation 1.55
    1.69
    		1.43 | 2.04 4 | 14 Very Good
    Semi Deviation 1.08
    1.13
    		0.97 | 1.27 6 | 14 Good
    Max Drawdown % -0.73
    -0.59
    		-0.96 | -0.27 11 | 14 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -0.53
    -0.37
    		-0.75 | 0.00 8 | 14 Good
    Average Drawdown % 0.26
    0.32
    		0.17 | 0.49 11 | 14 Average
    Sharpe Ratio -0.29
    0.88
    		-0.29 | 1.94 14 | 14 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.50
    0.70
    		0.50 | 0.97 14 | 14 Poor
    Sortino Ratio -0.11
    0.53
    		-0.11 | 1.69 14 | 14 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -1.46
    0.38
    		-1.46 | 3.33 14 | 14 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.00
    0.03
    		0.00 | 0.09 14 | 14 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % -0.54
    1.66
    		-0.54 | 3.65 14 | 14 Poor
    Alpha % -2.09
    -0.05
    		-2.09 | 2.66 14 | 14 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Oct. 23, 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 % -0.81 -0.71 -1.01 | -0.10 8 | 14 Good
    3M Return % -0.60 -0.10 -0.82 | 0.72 12 | 14 Average
    6M Return % 1.13 2.08 1.13 | 2.96 13 | 14 Poor
    1Y Return % 2.40 4.45 2.40 | 7.25 13 | 14 Poor
    3Y Return % 5.77 7.60 5.77 | 10.36 13 | 14 Poor
    5Y Return % 4.69 6.76 4.69 | 12.47 12 | 13 Average
    7Y Return % 4.92 6.67 3.17 | 10.13 10 | 12 Poor
    10Y Return % 5.58 6.68 3.49 | 8.92 10 | 12 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 1.58 3.90 1.58 | 5.72 13 | 13 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 2.42 4.52 2.42 | 7.27 13 | 13 Poor
    5Y SIP Return % 3.61 5.63 3.61 | 9.12 12 | 12 Poor
    7Y SIP Return % 4.19 6.43 4.19 | 10.68 11 | 11 Poor
    10Y SIP Return % 4.88 6.60 4.72 | 9.80 10 | 11 Poor
    Standard Deviation 1.55 1.69 1.43 | 2.04 4 | 14 Very Good
    Semi Deviation 1.08 1.13 0.97 | 1.27 6 | 14 Good
    Max Drawdown % -0.73 -0.59 -0.96 | -0.27 11 | 14 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -0.53 -0.37 -0.75 | 0.00 8 | 14 Good
    Average Drawdown % 0.26 0.32 0.17 | 0.49 11 | 14 Average
    Sharpe Ratio -0.29 0.88 -0.29 | 1.94 14 | 14 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.50 0.70 0.50 | 0.97 14 | 14 Poor
    Sortino Ratio -0.11 0.53 -0.11 | 1.69 14 | 14 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -1.46 0.38 -1.46 | 3.33 14 | 14 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.00 0.03 0.00 | 0.09 14 | 14 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % -0.54 1.66 -0.54 | 3.65 14 | 14 Poor
    Alpha % -2.09 -0.05 -2.09 | 2.66 14 | 14 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : Oct. 23, 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 Medium Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Sundaram Medium Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    23-10-2026 70.9843 80.0898
    22-10-2026 70.9849 80.089
    21-10-2026 71.0568 80.1685
    19-10-2026 71.1393 80.2583
    16-10-2026 71.1274 80.2401
    15-10-2026 71.127 80.2381
    14-10-2026 71.1357 80.2462
    13-10-2026 71.1999 80.3171
    12-10-2026 71.1937 80.3085
    09-10-2026 71.3345 80.4625
    08-10-2026 71.3166 80.4407
    07-10-2026 71.3636 80.492
    06-10-2026 71.4196 80.5536
    05-10-2026 71.4052 80.5358
    01-10-2026 71.3798 80.5008
    30-09-2026 71.4451 80.5727
    29-09-2026 71.4151 80.5373
    28-09-2026 71.3794 80.4954
    25-09-2026 71.4482 80.5681
    24-09-2026 71.4391 80.5564
    23-09-2026 71.6048 80.7416

    Fund Launch Date: 16/Oct/1997
    Fund Category: Medium Duration Fund
    Investment Objective: To generate income and capital appreciation by investingin Fixed Income Securities and Money Market Instruments
    Fund Description: Medium Duration Fund
    Fund Benchmark: CRISIL Medium Term DebtIndex
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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