Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Ultra Short Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 22
Rating
Growth Option 30-04-2026
NAV ₹2797.13(R) -0.02% ₹3082.03(D) -0.01%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 5.16% 5.98% -% -% -%
Direct 6.46% 7.3% -% -% -%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 4.99% 2.0% -% -% -%
Direct 6.27% 3.29% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.47 0.2 0.59 0.01% -3.74
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
0.31% 0.0% 0.0% 0.13 0.23%
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: 30-04-2026

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 1063.21
-0.1800
-0.0200%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)- Direct Plan - Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option - Monthly 1079.61
-0.1500
-0.0100%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)-Growth Option 2797.13
-0.4800
-0.0200%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)- Direct Plan -Growth Option 3082.03
-0.4400
-0.0100%

Review Date: 30-04-2026

Beginning of Analysis

Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund is the 22nd ranked fund in the Ultra Short Duration Fund category. 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 0.01% which is lower than the category average of 0.75%, showing poor performance. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.47 which is lower than the category average of 2.64.
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 0.65%, 1.65 and 2.99 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.67%, 1.72% and 3.06% respectively.
  • Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund has given a return of 6.46% in last one year. In the same period the Ultra Short Duration Fund category average return was 6.53%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.3% in last three years and ranked 11.0th out of twenty three funds in the category. In the same period the Ultra Short Duration Fund category average return was 7.26%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 6.27% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.4%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 18th in 23 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 3.29% in last three years and ranks 12th in 23 funds. Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund has given the highest SIP return (3.64%) 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 0.23. 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 % 0.55
    0.62
    		0.52 | 0.70 21 | 23 Poor
    3M Return % 1.36
    1.59
    		1.36 | 1.70 23 | 23 Poor
    6M Return % 2.37
    2.79
    		2.37 | 2.97 23 | 23 Poor
    1Y Return % 5.16
    5.96
    		5.16 | 6.45 23 | 23 Poor
    3Y Return % 5.98
    6.70
    		5.72 | 7.31 22 | 23 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 4.99
    5.83
    		4.99 | 6.17 23 | 23 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 2.00
    2.73
    		1.76 | 3.30 22 | 23 Poor
    Standard Deviation 0.31
    0.30
    		0.22 | 0.37 15 | 23 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.23
    0.22
    		0.17 | 0.26 15 | 23 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.47
    2.64
    		-0.59 | 3.92 22 | 23 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.59
    0.66
    		0.57 | 0.73 22 | 23 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.20
    1.85
    		-0.19 | 3.16 22 | 23 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.01
    0.75
    		-0.19 | 1.28 22 | 23 Poor
    Treynor Ratio -3.74
    -4.28
    		-6.10 | -3.02 3 | 23 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 6.43
    8.28
    		5.70 | 9.38 22 | 23 Poor
    Alpha % -2.10
    -1.41
    		-2.31 | -0.79 22 | 23 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : April 30, 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 Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.65 0.67 0.56 | 0.75 16 | 23 Average
    3M Return % 1.65 1.72 1.62 | 1.83 20 | 23 Poor
    6M Return % 2.99 3.06 2.93 | 3.27 18 | 23 Average
    1Y Return % 6.46 6.53 6.13 | 6.92 14 | 23 Average
    3Y Return % 7.30 7.26 6.48 | 7.61 11 | 23 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 6.27 6.40 6.11 | 6.80 18 | 23 Average
    3Y SIP Return % 3.29 3.29 2.56 | 3.64 12 | 23 Good
    Standard Deviation 0.31 0.30 0.22 | 0.37 15 | 23 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.23 0.22 0.17 | 0.26 15 | 23 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.47 2.64 -0.59 | 3.92 22 | 23 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.59 0.66 0.57 | 0.73 22 | 23 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 0.20 1.85 -0.19 | 3.16 22 | 23 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 0.01 0.75 -0.19 | 1.28 22 | 23 Poor
    Treynor Ratio -3.74 -4.28 -6.10 | -3.02 3 | 23 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 6.43 8.28 5.70 | 9.38 22 | 23 Poor
    Alpha % -2.10 -1.41 -2.31 | -0.79 22 | 23 Poor
    Return data last Updated On : April 30, 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 Ultra Short Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    30-04-2026 2797.1289 3082.0274
    29-04-2026 2797.6128 3082.4627
    28-04-2026 2797.8977 3082.6789
    27-04-2026 2797.7532 3082.4219
    24-04-2026 2797.2587 3081.584
    23-04-2026 2797.1686 3081.3874
    22-04-2026 2797.4405 3081.589
    21-04-2026 2797.2896 3081.3251
    20-04-2026 2797.1198 3081.0407
    17-04-2026 2796.1822 3079.7152
    16-04-2026 2796.0094 3079.4274
    15-04-2026 2795.1954 3078.3997
    13-04-2026 2793.4631 3076.2971
    10-04-2026 2792.114 3074.5192
    09-04-2026 2790.5503 3072.7
    08-04-2026 2788.3066 3070.1322
    07-04-2026 2785.8874 3067.3714
    06-04-2026 2785.0 3066.2972
    02-04-2026 2784.0141 3064.8233
    30-03-2026 2781.6972 3061.9786

    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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