Previously Known As : Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Medium Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 12
Rating
Growth Option 04-12-2025
NAV ₹70.22(R) -0.04% ₹78.66(D) -0.03%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 5.7% 5.76% 3.92% 4.96% 5.53%
Direct 6.55% 6.66% 4.87% 5.89% 6.45%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 4.92% 5.87% 4.37% 4.42% 4.79%
Direct 5.74% 6.77% 5.27% 5.34% 5.73%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.17 0.08 0.57 -0.81% 0.0
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
1.42% -0.35% -0.43% 0.82 1.0%
Fund AUM As on: 30/06/2025 43 Cr
Top Medium Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan 1
Icici Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund 2
Axis Strategic Bond Fund 3

NAV Date: 04-12-2025

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Regular Plan- Quarterly Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) 13.36
-0.0100
-0.0400%
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Direct Plan - Quarterly Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) 27.26
-0.0100
-0.0300%
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Regular Plan - Growth 70.22
-0.0300
-0.0400%
Sundaram Medium Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Medium Term Bond Fund) Direct Plan - Growth 78.66
-0.0300
-0.0300%

Review Date: 04-12-2025

Beginning of Analysis

Sundaram Medium Duration Fund is the 12th ranked fund in the Medium Duration Fund category. 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 -0.81% which is lower than the category average of 1.48%, showing poor performance. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.17 which is lower than the category average of 1.39.
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 0.37%, 1.48 and 1.67 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.53%, 2.06% and 2.89% respectively.
  • Sundaram Medium Duration Fund has given a return of 6.55% in last one year. In the same period the Medium Duration Fund category average return was 8.7%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.66% in last three years and ranked 13.0th out of 13 funds in the category. In the same period the Medium Duration Fund category average return was 8.32%.
  • The fund has given a return of 4.87% in last five years and ranked 11th out of 11 funds in the category. In the same period the Medium Duration Fund category average return was 7.38%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.45% in last ten years and ranked 10th out of 11 funds in the category. In the same period the category average return was 7.45%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 5.74% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 8.04%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 13th in 13 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 6.77% in last three years and ranks 13th in 13 funds. Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan has given the highest SIP return (11.2%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 5.27% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 7.37%.

Sundaram Medium Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 1.42 and semi deviation of 1.0. The category average standard deviation is 1.4 and semi deviation is 0.94.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -0.35 and a maximum drawdown of -0.43. The category average VaR is -0.1 and the maximum drawdown is -0.24. 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 % 0.31
    0.48
    		0.27 | 0.75 12 | 13 Average
    3M Return % 1.29
    1.89
    		1.29 | 2.77 13 | 13 Poor
    6M Return % 1.29
    2.55
    		1.29 | 4.55 13 | 13 Poor
    1Y Return % 5.70
    7.99
    		5.70 | 11.00 13 | 13 Poor
    3Y Return % 5.76
    7.59
    		5.76 | 9.47 13 | 13 Poor
    5Y Return % 3.92
    6.66
    		3.92 | 11.94 11 | 11 Poor
    7Y Return % 4.96
    6.34
    		1.79 | 8.95 10 | 11 Poor
    10Y Return % 5.53
    6.69
    		3.45 | 8.55 10 | 11 Poor
    15Y Return % 6.33
    7.65
    		6.33 | 9.19 7 | 7 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 4.92
    7.33
    		4.92 | 9.68 13 | 13 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 5.87
    7.92
    		5.87 | 10.41 13 | 13 Poor
    5Y SIP Return % 4.37
    6.67
    		4.37 | 10.85 11 | 11 Poor
    7Y SIP Return % 4.42
    6.60
    		4.42 | 10.67 11 | 11 Poor
    10Y SIP Return % 4.79
    6.46
    		4.11 | 9.40 10 | 11 Poor
    15Y SIP Return % 5.40
    7.07
    		5.40 | 8.94 7 | 7 Poor
    Standard Deviation 1.42
    1.40
    		1.03 | 1.90 8 | 12 Average
    Semi Deviation 1.00
    0.95
    		0.72 | 1.15 7 | 12 Average
    Max Drawdown % -0.43
    -0.25
    		-0.48 | -0.03 11 | 12 Poor
    VaR 1 Y % -0.35
    -0.10
    		-0.54 | 0.00 11 | 12 Poor
    Average Drawdown % -0.15
    -0.15
    		-0.26 | -0.03 6 | 12 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.17
    1.39
    		0.17 | 2.16 12 | 12 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.57
    0.76
    		0.57 | 0.95 12 | 12 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.08
    0.96
    		0.08 | 2.23 12 | 12 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -0.81
    1.48
    		-0.81 | 5.32 12 | 12 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.00
    0.03
    		0.00 | 0.07 12 | 12 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 5.94
    7.98
    		5.94 | 10.88 12 | 12 Poor
    Alpha % -2.25
    -0.55
    		-2.25 | 1.37 12 | 12 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 Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.37 0.53 0.33 | 0.83 12 | 13 Average
    3M Return % 1.48 2.06 1.48 | 3.02 13 | 13 Poor
    6M Return % 1.67 2.89 1.67 | 4.81 13 | 13 Poor
    1Y Return % 6.55 8.70 6.55 | 11.79 13 | 13 Poor
    3Y Return % 6.66 8.32 6.66 | 10.25 13 | 13 Poor
    5Y Return % 4.87 7.38 4.87 | 12.71 11 | 11 Poor
    7Y Return % 5.89 7.06 2.40 | 9.71 9 | 11 Average
    10Y Return % 6.45 7.45 4.18 | 9.32 10 | 11 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 5.74 8.04 5.74 | 10.33 13 | 13 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 6.77 8.64 6.77 | 11.20 13 | 13 Poor
    5Y SIP Return % 5.27 7.37 5.27 | 11.65 11 | 11 Poor
    7Y SIP Return % 5.34 7.31 5.34 | 11.45 11 | 11 Poor
    10Y SIP Return % 5.73 7.19 4.72 | 10.16 10 | 11 Poor
    Standard Deviation 1.42 1.40 1.03 | 1.90 8 | 12 Average
    Semi Deviation 1.00 0.95 0.72 | 1.15 7 | 12 Average
    Max Drawdown % -0.43 -0.25 -0.48 | -0.03 11 | 12 Poor
    VaR 1 Y % -0.35 -0.10 -0.54 | 0.00 11 | 12 Poor
    Average Drawdown % -0.15 -0.15 -0.26 | -0.03 6 | 12 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.17 1.39 0.17 | 2.16 12 | 12 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.57 0.76 0.57 | 0.95 12 | 12 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.08 0.96 0.08 | 2.23 12 | 12 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % -0.81 1.48 -0.81 | 5.32 12 | 12 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.00 0.03 0.00 | 0.07 12 | 12 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 5.94 7.98 5.94 | 10.88 12 | 12 Poor
    Alpha % -2.25 -0.55 -2.25 | 1.37 12 | 12 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 Medium Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Sundaram Medium Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    04-12-2025 70.224 78.6626
    03-12-2025 70.2426 78.6819
    02-12-2025 70.2507 78.6895
    01-12-2025 70.1885 78.6182
    28-11-2025 70.222 78.6509
    27-11-2025 70.2797 78.7139
    26-11-2025 70.2848 78.718
    25-11-2025 70.2711 78.701
    24-11-2025 70.2116 78.6329
    21-11-2025 70.1291 78.5357
    20-11-2025 70.1468 78.5539
    19-11-2025 70.1596 78.5666
    18-11-2025 70.1376 78.5404
    17-11-2025 70.128 78.5281
    14-11-2025 70.0908 78.4817
    13-11-2025 70.1284 78.5221
    12-11-2025 70.1471 78.5415
    11-11-2025 70.1264 78.5168
    10-11-2025 70.1183 78.5061
    07-11-2025 70.0607 78.4368
    06-11-2025 70.0729 78.4489
    04-11-2025 70.0058 78.3706

    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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