Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Ultra Short Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 22
Rating
Growth Option 04-12-2025
NAV ₹2744.68(R) +0.01% ₹3009.74(D) +0.02%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 6.02% 6.18% -% -% -%
Direct 7.36% 7.48% -% -% -%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 5.61% 6.11% -% -% -%
Direct 6.95% 7.43% -% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
1.8 1.45 0.62 5.14% 0.06
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
0.25% 0.0% 0.0% 0.08 0.15%
Fund AUM As on: 30/06/2025 2537 Cr

NAV Date: 04-12-2025

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 1072.54
0.1500
0.0100%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)- Direct Plan - Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal Option - Monthly 1083.84
0.2200
0.0200%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)-Growth Option 2744.68
0.3800
0.0100%
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)- Direct Plan -Growth Option 3009.74
0.6200
0.0200%

Review Date: 04-12-2025

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 Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund has shown a very poor past performence in Ultra Short Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 5.14% which is lower than the category average of 5.9%, showing poor performance. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 1.8 which is lower than the category average of 4.33.
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 0.49%, 1.53 and 3.17 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.5%, 1.56% and 3.19% respectively.
  • Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund has given a return of 7.36% in last one year. In the same period the Ultra Short Duration Fund category average return was 7.33%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.48% in last three years and ranked 10.0th out of 23 funds in the category. In the same period the Ultra Short Duration Fund category average return was 7.39%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 6.95% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.97%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 12th in 23 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 7.43% in last three years and ranks 11th in 23 funds. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund has given the highest SIP return (7.78%) in the category in last three years.

Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 0.25 and semi deviation of 0.15. The category average standard deviation is 0.25 and semi deviation is 0.15.
  • 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 % 0.38
    0.45
    0.38 | 0.52 23 | 23 Poor
    3M Return % 1.21
    1.43
    1.21 | 1.62 23 | 23 Poor
    6M Return % 2.53
    2.91
    2.47 | 3.30 22 | 23 Poor
    1Y Return % 6.02
    6.77
    5.48 | 7.59 22 | 23 Poor
    3Y Return % 6.18
    6.83
    5.76 | 7.50 22 | 23 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 5.61
    6.40
    5.28 | 7.23 22 | 23 Poor
    3Y SIP Return % 6.11
    6.81
    5.69 | 7.55 22 | 23 Poor
    Standard Deviation 0.25
    0.25
    0.18 | 0.30 17 | 23 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.15
    0.15
    0.13 | 0.17 16 | 23 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 1.80
    4.33
    0.29 | 6.45 22 | 23 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.62
    0.69
    0.58 | 0.75 22 | 23 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 1.45
    10.43
    0.12 | 33.89 22 | 23 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 5.14
    5.90
    4.88 | 6.40 22 | 23 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.06
    0.17
    0.01 | 0.24 22 | 23 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 18.01
    20.71
    17.51 | 22.96 22 | 23 Poor
    Alpha % -2.05
    -1.40
    -2.40 | -0.76 22 | 23 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 % 0.49 0.50 0.46 | 0.54 16 | 23 Average
    3M Return % 1.53 1.56 1.41 | 1.69 17 | 23 Average
    6M Return % 3.17 3.19 2.99 | 3.42 13 | 23 Average
    1Y Return % 7.36 7.33 6.33 | 7.84 12 | 23 Good
    3Y Return % 7.48 7.39 6.47 | 7.73 10 | 23 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 6.95 6.97 6.24 | 7.48 12 | 23 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 7.43 7.38 6.46 | 7.78 11 | 23 Good
    Standard Deviation 0.25 0.25 0.18 | 0.30 17 | 23 Average
    Semi Deviation 0.15 0.15 0.13 | 0.17 16 | 23 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 1.80 4.33 0.29 | 6.45 22 | 23 Poor
    Sterling Ratio 0.62 0.69 0.58 | 0.75 22 | 23 Poor
    Sortino Ratio 1.45 10.43 0.12 | 33.89 22 | 23 Poor
    Jensen Alpha % 5.14 5.90 4.88 | 6.40 22 | 23 Poor
    Treynor Ratio 0.06 0.17 0.01 | 0.24 22 | 23 Poor
    Modigliani Square Measure % 18.01 20.71 17.51 | 22.96 22 | 23 Poor
    Alpha % -2.05 -1.40 -2.40 | -0.76 22 | 23 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 Ultra Short Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    04-12-2025 2744.6782 3009.7355
    03-12-2025 2744.4563 3009.3891
    02-12-2025 2744.2963 3009.1105
    01-12-2025 2743.9105 3008.5843
    28-11-2025 2743.1887 3007.484
    27-11-2025 2742.8334 3006.9915
    26-11-2025 2742.4354 3006.4523
    25-11-2025 2741.9487 3005.8158
    24-11-2025 2741.4526 3005.1691
    21-11-2025 2740.4829 3003.7974
    20-11-2025 2740.1353 3003.3136
    19-11-2025 2739.8206 3002.8658
    18-11-2025 2739.4675 3002.376
    17-11-2025 2739.0272 3001.7906
    14-11-2025 2737.9647 3000.3179
    13-11-2025 2737.8333 3000.0711
    12-11-2025 2737.3412 2999.4292
    11-11-2025 2736.8318 2998.7683
    10-11-2025 2736.4696 2998.2687
    07-11-2025 2735.3864 2996.774
    06-11-2025 2734.9411 2996.1835
    04-11-2025 2734.2194 2995.1877

    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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