Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Ultra Short Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 22
Rating
Growth Option 13-03-2026
NAV ₹2774.76(R) -0.03% ₹3052.65(D) -0.02%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 5.54% 6.04% -% -% -%
Direct 6.86% 7.34% -% -% -%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 4.76% 5.76% -% -% -%
Direct 6.05% 7.08% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
1.11 0.54 0.61 0.2% -3.75
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
0.31% 0.0% 0.0% 0.12 0.22%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 2382 Cr
Top Ultra Short Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund 1
Mirae Asset Ultra Short Duration Fund 2
Icici Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund 3
Sbi Ultra Short Duration Fund 4
Baroda BNP Paribas Ultra Short Duration Fund 5

NAV Date: 13-03-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)-Monthly Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option 1068.05
-0.2900
-0.0300%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)- Direct Plan - Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option - Monthly 1082.84
-0.2600
-0.0200%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)-Growth Option 2774.76
-0.7600
-0.0300%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)- Direct Plan -Growth Option 3052.65
-0.7400
-0.0200%

Review Date: 13-03-2026

Beginning of Analysis

In the Ultra Short Duration Fund category, Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund is the 22nd ranked fund. The category has total 23 funds. The 1 star rating shows a very poor past performance of the Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund in Ultra Short Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 0.2% which is lower than the category average of 0.9%, showing poor performance. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 1.11 which is lower than the category average of 3.2.
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.
Ultra Short Duration Mutual Funds are ideal for conservative investors seeking stable returns with minimal interest rate risk. These funds invest in debt and money market instruments with a portfolio duration of 3 to 6 months, making them less sensitive to interest rate changes compared to longer-duration funds. While they offer stable 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 Ultra Short Duration Fund Return Analysis

  • The fund has given a return of 0.33%, 1.29 and 2.82 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.35%, 1.32% and 2.87% respectively.
  • Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund has given a return of 6.86% in last one year. In the same period the Ultra Short Duration Fund category average return was 6.87%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.34% in last three years and ranked 13.0th out of twenty three funds in the category. In the same period the Ultra Short Duration Fund category average return was 7.28%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 6.05% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.14%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 16th in 23 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 7.08% in last three years and ranks 13th in 23 funds. Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund has given the highest SIP return (7.42%) in the category in last three years.

Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 0.31 and semi deviation of 0.22. The category average standard deviation is 0.3 and semi deviation is 0.22.
  • The fund has a beta of 0.1 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 Ultra Short Duration Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Ultra Short Duration Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Ultra Short Duration Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Ultra Short 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 % 0.24
    0.32
    		0.24 | 0.38 23 | 23 Poor
    3M Return % 1.00
    1.19
    		1.00 | 1.33 23 | 23 Poor
    6M Return % 2.20
    2.61
    		2.20 | 2.85 23 | 23 Poor
    1Y Return % 5.54
    6.30
    		5.18 | 7.06 22 | 23 Poor
    3Y Return % 6.04
    6.72
    		5.71 | 7.36 22 | 23 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 4.76
    5.57
    		4.76 | 6.18 23 | 23 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 5.76
    6.49
    		5.46 | 7.16 22 | 23 Poor
    Standard Deviation 0.31
    0.30
    		0.22 | 0.35 16 | 23 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.22
    0.22
    		0.18 | 0.26 14 | 23 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 1.11
    3.20
    		0.03 | 4.71 22 | 23 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.61
    0.68
    		0.57 | 0.74 22 | 23 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.54
    2.35
    		0.01 | 3.73 22 | 23 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.20
    0.90
    		-0.06 | 1.44 22 | 23 Poor
    Treynor Ratio -3.75
    -4.27
    		-6.41 | -3.10 6 | 23 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 6.90
    8.68
    		6.15 | 9.93 22 | 23 Poor
    Alpha % -2.02
    -1.36
    		-2.29 | -0.74 22 | 23 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.33 0.35 0.32 | 0.41 19 | 23 Poor
    3M Return % 1.29 1.32 1.20 | 1.45 17 | 23 Average
    6M Return % 2.82 2.87 2.66 | 3.10 16 | 23 Average
    1Y Return % 6.86 6.87 6.10 | 7.32 12 | 23 Good
    3Y Return % 7.34 7.28 6.46 | 7.63 13 | 23 Average
    1Y SIP Return % 6.05 6.14 5.74 | 6.55 16 | 23 Average
    3Y SIP Return % 7.08 7.05 6.26 | 7.42 13 | 23 Average
    Standard Deviation 0.31 0.30 0.22 | 0.35 16 | 23 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.22 0.22 0.18 | 0.26 14 | 23 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 1.11 3.20 0.03 | 4.71 22 | 23 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.61 0.68 0.57 | 0.74 22 | 23 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.54 2.35 0.01 | 3.73 22 | 23 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.20 0.90 -0.06 | 1.44 22 | 23 Poor
    Treynor Ratio -3.75 -4.27 -6.41 | -3.10 6 | 23 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 6.90 8.68 6.15 | 9.93 22 | 23 Poor
    Alpha % -2.02 -1.36 -2.29 | -0.74 22 | 23 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 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 Ultra Short Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    13-03-2026 2774.7588 3052.6483
    12-03-2026 2775.519 3053.385
    11-03-2026 2775.8893 3053.6927
    10-03-2026 2775.5134 3053.1796
    09-03-2026 2774.9782 3052.4913
    06-03-2026 2774.5261 3051.6953
    05-03-2026 2773.9744 3050.989
    04-03-2026 2773.846 3050.7485
    02-03-2026 2773.8039 3050.5034
    27-02-2026 2772.9884 3049.3084
    26-02-2026 2772.4964 3048.6679
    25-02-2026 2771.9727 3047.9929
    24-02-2026 2771.6039 3047.488
    23-02-2026 2771.1992 3046.9437
    20-02-2026 2770.1565 3045.4994
    18-02-2026 2769.5782 3044.665
    17-02-2026 2769.5305 3044.5133
    16-02-2026 2769.2377 3044.0922
    13-02-2026 2768.1766 3042.628

    Fund Launch Date: 14/Jun/2019
    Fund Category: Ultra Short Duration Fund
    Investment Objective: The investment objective is to generate regular income byinvesting predominantly in debt and money marketinstruments.
    Fund Description: Ultra Short Term
    Fund Benchmark: CRISIL Ultra Short Term DebtIndex
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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