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Best Bond Mutual Funds 2025
Bond Mutual Funds offer higher returns than Bank accounts and are highly liquid in nature, which means that investors can redeem their investment at any point of time. Some of the best major benefits of investing in Bond Funds are low-cost structure, relatively higher returns, high liquidity and reasonable safety.
Bond Funds also known as Debt fund. It’s a type of Mutual Fund scheme that invests in fixed Income instruments such as government & corporate Bonds, money market instruments, corporate debt securities, etc., that offer Capital appreciation. Bond Funds are an ideal investment for average risk-averse investors who are looking for stable & regular income. These funds are less volatile and hence are less risky than Equity Funds. Moreover, Bond Funds can be a better alternative to a bank Fixed Deposit.
Following are the best Bond Funds as per the category ranking that can help you achieve your Financial goals and can help you earn better returns.
Difference Between Bond & Bond Mutual Fund
Bonds
They are debt obligations issued by entities, such as corporations or governments. So, when an investor is buying bond, he is lending money to the entity for a defined tenure. In return, you get interest until the end of the tenure.
Bond Funds
They are mutual funds or exchange-trade funds (ETFs) that invest in a Portfolio bonds. Ideally, bond funds are comprised of a certain type of bond, such as corporate or government. They are further defined by maturity, such as given below.
Why to Invest in Bond Mutual Funds?
Some of the important benefits of these funds are:
- Bond Funds are a good option for earning regular income. For instance, choosing dividend payout can be an option for regular income.
- It is a good option to plan short financial goals. In a shorter duration, these funds ensure safety returns and as highly liquid as well.
- In Bond Funds, you can withdraw/redeem even partial money from your investment at any point and can let the remaining money stay invested.
- As, Bond Funds majorly invest in government securities they are not affected by the Volatility of the equity Market. Hence, it’s an optimal investment avenue for those who are risk-averse.
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Bond Funds to Invest for < 1 year
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2023 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹528.905
↑ 0.16 ₹15,890 1.9 3.8 7.8 6.6 7.9 7.61% 5M 8D 7M 17D Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,447.15
↑ 0.45 ₹147 1.7 3.5 7.3 6.3 7.4 7.1% 23D 23D PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹329.482
↑ 0.06 ₹451 1.7 3.5 7.3 6.4 7.3 7.03% 1M 10D 1M 10D Principal Cash Management Fund Growth ₹2,233.36
↑ 0.40 ₹7,187 1.7 3.5 7.3 6.4 7.3 7.11% 1M 10D 1M 10D JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹69.0951
↑ 0.01 ₹1,897 1.7 3.5 7.2 6.4 7.2 7.09% 1M 14D 1M 18D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 17 Jan 25
Bond Funds to Invest for > 1 year
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2023 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity PGIM India Short Maturity Fund Growth ₹39.3202
↓ 0.00 ₹28 1.2 3.1 6.1 4.2 7.18% 1Y 7M 28D 1Y 11M 1D Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan Growth ₹37.3044
↓ -0.01 ₹1,999 1.6 5.8 10.4 13.9 10.5 7.65% 3Y 7M 28D 4Y 10M 24D Axis Strategic Bond Fund Growth ₹26.7837
↓ -0.01 ₹1,979 1.6 4 8.5 6.6 8.7 7.82% 3Y 9M 22D 5Y 3M 4D Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund Growth ₹14.8447
↓ 0.00 ₹116 1.6 4.1 8.3 5.9 8.3 8.12% 3Y 4M 28D 4Y 8M 16D Nippon India Short Term Fund Growth ₹50.5887
↑ 0.01 ₹7,534 1.6 4 7.9 6.1 8 7.62% 2Y 10M 2D 3Y 7M 20D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 29 Sep 23
Bond Funds to Invest for > 3 years
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2023 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund Growth ₹36.6668
↓ -0.04 ₹2,132 0.5 3.3 8.3 6 8.9 7.05% 9Y 5M 16D 21Y 4M 20D SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Growth ₹63.3957
↓ -0.09 ₹10,979 0.4 3.3 8.3 6.9 8.9 7.06% 10Y 2M 19D 25Y 7M 6D UTI Gilt Fund Growth ₹60.3056
↓ -0.09 ₹645 0.6 3.4 8.3 6.2 8.9 7.01% 10Y 1M 17D 23Y 1M 10D Aditya Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund Growth ₹78.1625
↓ -0.14 ₹2,177 0.3 3.1 8.2 6 9.1 6.94% 8Y 5M 5D 17Y 9M 11D UTI Bond Fund Growth ₹70.4255
↓ -0.04 ₹314 1.1 3.8 8.1 8.4 8.5 7.34% 6Y 8M 1D 10Y 5M 19D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 17 Jan 25
Best 10-Year Govt. Bond Funds
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2023 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund Growth ₹60.8397
↓ -0.07 ₹1,934 1.3 4.2 8.9 6.3 9.1 6.93% 6Y 10M 2D 9Y 10M 6D IDFC Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan Growth ₹43.5434
↓ -0.05 ₹346 1.3 4.3 9.3 6.3 9.7 6.95% 7Y 1M 2D 10Y 6M 18D ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund Growth ₹23.4909
↓ -0.03 ₹2,646 1.4 4.4 9 6.4 9.3 6.9% 6Y 9M 18D 9Y 6M 18D DSP BlackRock 10Y G-Sec Fund Growth ₹20.8344
↓ -0.02 ₹56 1.3 4.2 8.7 5.9 9 6.75% 6Y 10M 20D 9Y 7M 28D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 17 Jan 25
*Below is the list of Bond Mutual Funds having net assets 50 Crore and having managed assets for over 3 Years. Based on heighest Yield to Maturity (ytm)
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of medium term debt and money market instruments. There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved Kotak Medium Term Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 25 Mar 14. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Kotak Medium Term Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund) To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximizing income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 15 Sep 04. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Reliance Classic Bond Fund) To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximizing income while
maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. The scheme would focus its investments predominantly in corporate bonds of various maturities and across ratings for the purpose of achieving regular income and
capital appreciation. Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 26 Jun 14. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile SBI Regular Savings Fund) To provide attractive returns to the Magnum holders / Unit holders either through periodic dividends or through capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of debt,
equity and money market instruments. SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 12 Nov 03. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Axis Income Fund) To generate optimal returns in the medium term while maintaining liquidity of the portfolio by investing in debt and money market instruments. Axis Strategic Bond Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 28 Mar 12. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile L&T Resurgent India Corporate Bond Fund) "To seek to generate income by investing primarily in debt and money market securities of fundamentally strong
corporates/companies in growth sectors which are closely associated with the resurgence of domestic economy, with a fl exibility to follow more conservative investment approach during economic downturns.
There is no assurance that the objective of the Scheme will be realised and the Scheme does not assure or
guarantee any returns." L&T Resurgent India Bond Fund is a Debt - Medium term Bond fund was launched on 2 Feb 15. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for L&T Resurgent India Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Kotak Medium Term Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.4% since its launch. Ranked 10 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2024 was 9% , 2023 was 6.1% and 2022 was 3.2% . Kotak Medium Term Fund
Growth Launch Date 25 Mar 14 NAV (17 Jan 25) ₹21.7822 ↓ 0.00 (-0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,828 on 30 Nov 24 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.58 Sharpe Ratio 2.17 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-18 Months (2%),18 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 8.21% Effective Maturity 5 Years 25 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 3 Months 14 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 19 ₹10,000 31 Dec 20 ₹10,854 31 Dec 21 ₹11,359 31 Dec 22 ₹11,719 31 Dec 23 ₹12,436 31 Dec 24 ₹13,558 Returns for Kotak Medium Term Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 17 Jan 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.3% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 8.6% 3 Year 6.2% 5 Year 6.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 9% 2022 6.1% 2021 3.2% 2020 4.7% 2019 8.5% 2018 7% 2017 5.4% 2016 6.6% 2015 10.9% 2014 9.3% Fund Manager information for Kotak Medium Term Fund
Name Since Tenure Deepak Agrawal 25 Mar 14 10.78 Yr. Sunit garg 1 Nov 22 2.17 Yr. Data below for Kotak Medium Term Fund as on 30 Nov 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 5.34% Equity 5.72% Debt 87.24% Other 1.7% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 61.14% Government 25.72% Cash Equivalent 5.72% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 7.28% AA 37.21% AAA 55.51% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -12% ₹217 Cr 21,250,021
↑ 01 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -10% ₹178 Cr 17,343,470 TATA Steel Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹76 Cr 750 Pipeline Infrastructure Private Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹64 Cr 6,280 Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹60 Cr 6,000 Prestige Projects Private Limited 0.1175%
Debentures | -3% ₹60 Cr 6,000 SANSAR AUG 2024 V TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -3% ₹60 Cr 600,000,000 Indostar Capital Finance Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹60 Cr 6,000 Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 31 May 21 | 5426023% ₹56 Cr 1,509,149 Century Textiles And Industries Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹55 Cr 5,500 2. ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.4% since its launch. Ranked 23 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2024 was 8% , 2023 was 7% and 2022 was 4.2% . ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 15 Sep 04 NAV (17 Jan 25) ₹42.8901 ↑ 0.00 (0.00 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,723 on 15 Dec 24 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.4 Sharpe Ratio 1.74 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 8.16% Effective Maturity 4 Years 4 Months 17 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 3 Months 11 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 19 ₹10,000 31 Dec 20 ₹11,039 31 Dec 21 ₹11,648 31 Dec 22 ₹12,134 31 Dec 23 ₹12,987 31 Dec 24 ₹14,029 Returns for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 17 Jan 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.7% 6 Month 4.1% 1 Year 8% 3 Year 6.6% 5 Year 7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 8% 2022 7% 2021 4.2% 2020 5.5% 2019 10.4% 2018 9.2% 2017 5.1% 2016 6.5% 2015 10.2% 2014 8.4% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 7 Nov 16 8.15 Yr. Akhil Kakkar 22 Jan 24 0.94 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund as on 15 Dec 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.17% Equity 0.89% Debt 94.65% Other 0.3% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 64.09% Government 29.07% Cash Equivalent 4.17% Securitized 1.49% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 55.55% AAA 44.45% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -27% ₹1,549 Cr 151,573,350
↑ 2,500,000 Godrej Properties Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹151 Cr 15,000 Oberoi Realty Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹150 Cr 15,000 Pipeline Infrastructure Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹127 Cr 12,400 TVS Credit Services Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹112 Cr 110 Ess Kay Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹109 Cr 11,000 Torrent Power Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹106 Cr 10,500 Nirma Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹101 Cr 10,000 G R Infraprojects Ltd.
Debentures | -2% ₹100 Cr 10,000 Tata Projects Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹100 Cr 1,000 3. Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 3.8% since its launch. Ranked 7 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2024 was 8.3% , 2023 was 7% and 2022 was 2% . Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
Growth Launch Date 26 Jun 14 NAV (17 Jan 25) ₹14.8447 ↓ 0.00 (-0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹116 on 30 Nov 24 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.92 Sharpe Ratio 2.1 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 8.12% Effective Maturity 4 Years 8 Months 16 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 4 Months 28 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 19 ₹10,000 31 Dec 20 ₹7,646 31 Dec 21 ₹8,979 31 Dec 22 ₹9,162 31 Dec 23 ₹9,807 31 Dec 24 ₹10,623 Returns for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 17 Jan 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.6% 6 Month 4.1% 1 Year 8.3% 3 Year 5.9% 5 Year 1.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 3.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 8.3% 2022 7% 2021 2% 2020 17.4% 2019 -23.5% 2018 -3.4% 2017 4.7% 2016 6.9% 2015 11.1% 2014 9% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund
Name Since Tenure Kinjal Desai 25 May 18 6.61 Yr. Sushil Budhia 1 Feb 20 4.92 Yr. Akshay Sharma 1 Dec 22 2.09 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund as on 30 Nov 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.75% Debt 94.87% Other 0.38% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 57.75% Government 37.12% Cash Equivalent 4.75% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 56.35% AAA 43.65% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -18% ₹21 Cr 2,000,000 07.18 MH Sdl 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -9% ₹10 Cr 1,000,000 Summit Digitel Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -7% ₹8 Cr 80 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹5 Cr 500,000 Shriram Housing Finance Limited 9.25%
Debentures | -4% ₹5 Cr 500 Godrej Properties Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹5 Cr 500 Century Textiles And Industries Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹5 Cr 500 Godrej Industries Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹5 Cr 500 Aadhar Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹5 Cr 500 JSW Steel Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹5 Cr 50 4. SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.8% since its launch. Ranked 18 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2024 was 8.1% , 2023 was 7.2% and 2022 was 3.4% . SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund
Growth Launch Date 12 Nov 03 NAV (17 Jan 25) ₹49.0889 ↓ -0.01 (-0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,642 on 30 Nov 24 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.22 Sharpe Ratio 1.64 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1.5%),12 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.86% Effective Maturity 5 Years 5 Months 19 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 7 Months 20 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 19 ₹10,000 31 Dec 20 ₹11,227 31 Dec 21 ₹11,659 31 Dec 22 ₹12,057 31 Dec 23 ₹12,930 31 Dec 24 ₹13,979 Returns for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 17 Jan 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.4% 3 Month 1.5% 6 Month 3.9% 1 Year 8% 3 Year 6.3% 5 Year 6.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 8.1% 2022 7.2% 2021 3.4% 2020 3.8% 2019 12.3% 2018 11.1% 2017 6.2% 2016 7.6% 2015 14% 2014 6.6% Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund
Name Since Tenure Lokesh Mallya 1 Dec 23 1.09 Yr. Mohit Jain 30 Nov 17 7.09 Yr. Pradeep Kesavan 1 Dec 23 1.09 Yr. Data below for SBI Magnum Medium Duration Fund as on 30 Nov 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 11.85% Debt 87.87% Other 0.28% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 52.18% Government 35.69% Cash Equivalent 11.85% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 7.69% AA 45.05% AAA 47.26% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -12% ₹784 Cr 76,500,000 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -8% ₹550 Cr 53,500,000 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹327 Cr 32,000,000
↓ -32,000,000 6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹321 Cr 32,000,000
↑ 32,000,000 Godrej Properties Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹301 Cr 30,000 7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹285 Cr 27,500,000 Avanse Financial Services Ltd.
Debentures | -4% ₹250 Cr 25,000 Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Five) Private Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹237 Cr 24,000 Century Textiles And Industried Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹220 Cr 22,000 Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹220 Cr 2,250 5. Axis Strategic Bond Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8% since its launch. Ranked 7 in Medium term Bond category. Return for 2024 was 8.7% , 2023 was 7.3% and 2022 was 3.8% . Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 28 Mar 12 NAV (17 Jan 25) ₹26.7837 ↓ -0.01 (-0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,979 on 30 Nov 24 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.06 Sharpe Ratio 2.35 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.82% Effective Maturity 5 Years 3 Months 4 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 9 Months 22 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 19 ₹10,000 31 Dec 20 ₹11,051 31 Dec 21 ₹11,626 31 Dec 22 ₹12,068 31 Dec 23 ₹12,946 31 Dec 24 ₹14,072 Returns for Axis Strategic Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 17 Jan 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.4% 3 Month 1.6% 6 Month 4% 1 Year 8.5% 3 Year 6.6% 5 Year 7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 8.7% 2022 7.3% 2021 3.8% 2020 5.2% 2019 10.5% 2018 7.1% 2017 6.7% 2016 7.5% 2015 11.6% 2014 6.8% Fund Manager information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Devang Shah 5 Nov 12 12.16 Yr. Sachin Jain 1 Feb 23 1.92 Yr. Akhil Thakker 1 Feb 23 1.92 Yr. Data below for Axis Strategic Bond Fund as on 30 Nov 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 6.71% Debt 93.03% Other 0.26% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 47.86% Government 44.67% Cash Equivalent 6.71% Securitized 0.51% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 10.34% AA 35.93% AAA 53.73% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -15% ₹304 Cr 29,700,000
↑ 20,000,000 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -11% ₹226 Cr 22,100,000
↑ 7,000,000 6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹103 Cr 10,231,900
↓ -9,000,000 Nirma Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹61 Cr 6,000 Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. 8.65%
Debentures | -3% ₹56 Cr 5,500 DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd. 8.4%
Debentures | -3% ₹55 Cr 5,500 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹49 Cr 5,000 7.32% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹46 Cr 4,500,000
↓ -5,500,000 Tata Projects Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹46 Cr 4,600 Century Textiles And Industried Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹45 Cr 4,500 6. L&T Resurgent India Bond Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7% since its launch. Return for 2024 was 8.2% , 2023 was 7% and 2022 was 2.6% . L&T Resurgent India Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 2 Feb 15 NAV (17 Jan 25) ₹19.5439 ↓ 0.00 (-0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹841 on 30 Nov 24 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC L&T Investment Management Ltd Rating Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.1 Sharpe Ratio 1.55 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (2%),1-2 Years (1%),2 Years and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.75% Effective Maturity 5 Years 8 Months 26 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 9 Months 22 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 19 ₹10,000 31 Dec 20 ₹10,967 31 Dec 21 ₹11,465 31 Dec 22 ₹11,761 31 Dec 23 ₹12,581 31 Dec 24 ₹13,616 Returns for L&T Resurgent India Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 17 Jan 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.5% 6 Month 3.8% 1 Year 8.1% 3 Year 6% 5 Year 6.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 8.2% 2022 7% 2021 2.6% 2020 4.5% 2019 9.7% 2018 7.3% 2017 4.4% 2016 6.3% 2015 10.8% 2014 Fund Manager information for L&T Resurgent India Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Kapil Punjabi 26 Nov 22 2.1 Yr. Shriram Ramanathan 2 Feb 15 9.92 Yr. Data below for L&T Resurgent India Bond Fund as on 30 Nov 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 8.53% Debt 91.2% Other 0.27% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 46.4% Corporate 44.8% Cash Equivalent 8.53% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 18.73% AAA 81.27% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.32% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -17% ₹129 Cr 12,500,000
↑ 2,500,000 Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -7% ₹53 Cr 5,000 7.04% Govt Stock 2029
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹51 Cr 5,000,000
↑ 2,500,000 Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -7% ₹51 Cr 5,000 6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹41 Cr 4,000,000
↓ -5,000,000 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹32 Cr 3,000,000 Delhi International Airport Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹31 Cr 3,000 Power Finance Corp Ltd.
Debentures | -3% ₹27 Cr 2,500 DHRUVA XXIV
Unlisted bonds | -3% ₹27 Cr 27 Shriram Finance Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹26 Cr 2,500
Bond Funds Taxation
Tax implication on Bond Funds or Debt Funds is computed in the following manner-
Short Term Capital Gains
If the holding period of a debt investment is less than 36 months, then it is classified as a short-term investment and these are taxed as per individual's tax slab.
Long Term Capital Gains
If the holding period of debt investment is more than 36 months, then it is classified as a long-term investment and is taxed at 20% with an indexation benefit.
| Capital Gains | Investment Holding Gains | Taxation |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Capital Gains | Less than 36 months | As per individual's tax slab |
| Long Term Capital Gains | More than 36 months | 20% with indexation benefits |
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