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Top 5 Best Long Term Bond Funds 2024
Looking for the best long term bond funds? These are funds for investors who are looking for mid to long term Investment plan, typically for 3-5 years. Long term bond funds mainly invest in G-secs and corporate Bonds that have medium to long maturity period.
These funds are sensitive to interest rate changes and can be more volatile compared to other debt categories.
Interest Rates & Price in Long Term Bonds
Interest rates & prices of the debt securities have an inverse relationship, that means they move in opposite directions. For example, a falling interest rate is good for bond funds. During the interest rate falls, the bond prices go up and this boost NAVs of the Debt fund schemes.
As a decrease in the interest rates causes a rise in the price of long-term securities, it is advisable to invest in long term debt funds when the interest rates are expected to ease down. Investors who want to invest for a longer duration (i.e., 3 years & above), and can take some level of risk, should ideally invest in this scheme.
Moreover, investors who are comfortable with fluctuating interest rates in the Market can go ahead with these investments. Here are the top 10 best long term bond funds for 2024.
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Top 5 Best Long Term Bond Funds 2024
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min Investment Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2023 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Nippon India Income Fund Growth ₹86.2314
↑ 0.04 ₹395 5,000 100 1.2 4 8.2 6 6.8 6.98% 6Y 8M 23D 11Y 11M 5D IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan Growth ₹62.7617
↑ 0.03 ₹482 5,000 1,000 1.1 3.7 8.1 4.8 6 7.19% 6Y 8M 23D 13Y 7M 28D ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund Growth ₹86.0474
↑ 0.05 ₹1,018 5,000 1,000 1.8 4.8 10.1 5.7 6.8 7.15% 6Y 8M 19D 9Y 11M 8D HDFC Income Fund Growth ₹55.8097
↑ 0.04 ₹864 5,000 300 1.4 4.2 9.2 5.2 6.1 7.09% 6Y 8M 16D 11Y 4M 17D Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund Growth ₹120.677
↑ 0.06 ₹2,181 1,000 1,000 1.6 4.3 8.5 5.7 6.6 7.27% 6Y 6M 14D 15Y 2M 1D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Dec 24
The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate levels of risk. This income may be complemented by capital appreciation of the portfolio. Accordingly, investments shall predominantly be made in Debt & Money Market Instruments. Nippon India Income Fund is a Debt - Medium to Long term fund was launched on 1 Jan 98. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Nippon India Income Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile IDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Investment Plan) The primary investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate stable returns with a low-risk strategy by creating a portfolio that is invested in good quality fixed income & Money Market securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the scheme will be realized. IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan is a Debt - Longterm Bond fund was launched on 14 Jul 00. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Income Plan) To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximising income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund is a Debt - Longterm Bond fund was launched on 9 Jul 98. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on Aims to optimise returns while maintaining a balance of safety, yield and liquidity. HDFC Income Fund is a Debt - Medium to Long term fund was launched on 11 Sep 00. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for HDFC Income Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Plus) An Open-ended Income Scheme to generate consistent income through superior yields on its investments at moderate levels of risk through a diversified investment approach. This income may be complemented by price changes of instruments in the portfolio. Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund is a Debt - Medium to Long term fund was launched on 21 Oct 95. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Nippon India Income Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.3% since its launch. Ranked 28 in Medium to Long term category. Return for 2023 was 6.8% , 2022 was 3.3% and 2021 was 1.2% . Nippon India Income Fund
Growth Launch Date 1 Jan 98 NAV (18 Dec 24) ₹86.2314 ↑ 0.04 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹395 on 31 Oct 24 Category Debt - Medium to Long term AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.43 Sharpe Ratio 1.14 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-15 Days (0.25%),15 Days and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 6.98% Effective Maturity 11 Years 11 Months 5 Days Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 23 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 19 ₹10,000 30 Nov 20 ₹11,030 30 Nov 21 ₹11,275 30 Nov 22 ₹11,551 30 Nov 23 ₹12,225 30 Nov 24 ₹13,322 Returns for Nippon India Income Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Dec 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.8% 3 Month 1.2% 6 Month 4% 1 Year 8.2% 3 Year 6% 5 Year 6.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 6.8% 2022 3.3% 2021 1.2% 2020 10.5% 2019 11.4% 2018 6.1% 2017 2.4% 2016 13.8% 2015 5.1% 2014 14.8% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Income Fund
Name Since Tenure Vivek Sharma 1 Feb 20 4.84 Yr. Kinjal Desai 25 May 18 6.53 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Income Fund as on 31 Oct 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 9.47% Debt 90.31% Other 0.22% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 80.17% Corporate 10.14% Cash Equivalent 9.47% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -21% ₹82 Cr 8,000,000 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -13% ₹51 Cr 5,000,000
↓ -1,000,000 7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -13% ₹50 Cr 5,000,000 7.1% Govt Stock 2029
Sovereign Bonds | -10% ₹41 Cr 4,000,000 7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹26 Cr 2,500,000 7.32% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹26 Cr 2,500,000 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -6% ₹26 Cr 2,500,000 Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -6% ₹25 Cr 2,500 LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 150 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -3% ₹10 Cr 1,000 2. IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.8% since its launch. Return for 2023 was 6% , 2022 was 0.6% and 2021 was 1.2% . IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan
Growth Launch Date 14 Jul 00 NAV (18 Dec 24) ₹62.7617 ↑ 0.03 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹482 on 31 Oct 24 Category Debt - Longterm Bond AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.98 Sharpe Ratio 1.18 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.19% Effective Maturity 13 Years 7 Months 28 Days Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 23 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 19 ₹10,000 30 Nov 20 ₹11,115 30 Nov 21 ₹11,344 30 Nov 22 ₹11,375 30 Nov 23 ₹11,929 30 Nov 24 ₹12,985 Returns for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Dec 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.8% 3 Month 1.1% 6 Month 3.7% 1 Year 8.1% 3 Year 4.8% 5 Year 5.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 6% 2022 0.6% 2021 1.2% 2020 11.8% 2019 10.4% 2018 6.6% 2017 3.1% 2016 12.9% 2015 5.9% 2014 15.5% Fund Manager information for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan
Name Since Tenure Suyash Choudhary 15 Oct 10 14.14 Yr. Brijesh Shah 10 Jun 24 0.48 Yr. Data below for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan as on 31 Oct 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 14.25% Debt 85.47% Other 0.27% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 71.09% Corporate 18.46% Cash Equivalent 10.18% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -36% ₹176 Cr 17,000,000
↑ 500,000 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -27% ₹132 Cr 13,000,000
↓ -1,000,000 Tata Capital Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -9% ₹42 Cr 4,200,000 Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd. 8.04%
Debentures | -5% ₹25 Cr 2,500,000 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -5% ₹25 Cr 2,500,000 7.17% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹8 Cr 800,000
↑ 500,000 Rec Limited
Debentures | -0% ₹2 Cr 200,000 Corporate Debt Market Development Fund Class A2
Investment Fund | -0% ₹1 Cr 1,254 6.79% Govt Stock 2027
Sovereign Bonds | -0% ₹1 Cr 100,000 7.73% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -0% ₹0 Cr 37,500 3. ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.5% since its launch. Ranked 12 in Longterm Bond category. Return for 2023 was 6.8% , 2022 was 1.3% and 2021 was 0.4% . ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 9 Jul 98 NAV (18 Dec 24) ₹86.0474 ↑ 0.05 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,018 on 31 Oct 24 Category Debt - Longterm Bond AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.97 Sharpe Ratio 2.01 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.15% Effective Maturity 9 Years 11 Months 8 Days Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 19 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 19 ₹10,000 30 Nov 20 ₹11,143 30 Nov 21 ₹11,297 30 Nov 22 ₹11,331 30 Nov 23 ₹11,968 30 Nov 24 ₹13,284 Returns for ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Dec 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 1% 3 Month 1.8% 6 Month 4.8% 1 Year 10.1% 3 Year 5.7% 5 Year 6.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 6.8% 2022 1.3% 2021 0.4% 2020 11% 2019 12.1% 2018 6.8% 2017 4.1% 2016 15.7% 2015 5.1% 2014 16.9% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 22 Jan 24 0.86 Yr. Raunak Surana 22 Jan 24 0.86 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund as on 31 Oct 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.33% Debt 97.45% Other 0.21% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 77.27% Corporate 20.18% Cash Equivalent 2.33% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 5.4% AAA 94.6% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -36% ₹366 Cr 36,056,200
↓ -5,500,000 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -20% ₹205 Cr 20,103,830
↓ -500,000 HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -8% ₹76 Cr 7,500 Government Of India 6.92%
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹76 Cr 7,563,500
↑ 7,563,500 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -6% ₹64 Cr 6,237,500 The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹53 Cr 536 LIC Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹51 Cr 500 7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹46 Cr 4,500,000
↑ 4,500,000 6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹30 Cr 2,972,700 LIC Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹25 Cr 2,500 4. HDFC Income Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.3% since its launch. Ranked 29 in Medium to Long term category. Return for 2023 was 6.1% , 2022 was 0.9% and 2021 was 2.1% . HDFC Income Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Sep 00 NAV (18 Dec 24) ₹55.8097 ↑ 0.04 (0.07 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹864 on 31 Oct 24 Category Debt - Medium to Long term AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.53 Sharpe Ratio 1.57 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 300 Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.09% Effective Maturity 11 Years 4 Months 17 Days Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 16 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 19 ₹10,000 30 Nov 20 ₹10,898 30 Nov 21 ₹11,207 30 Nov 22 ₹11,265 30 Nov 23 ₹11,831 30 Nov 24 ₹12,985 Returns for HDFC Income Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Dec 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.9% 3 Month 1.4% 6 Month 4.2% 1 Year 9.2% 3 Year 5.2% 5 Year 5.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 6.1% 2022 0.9% 2021 2.1% 2020 9.3% 2019 8.7% 2018 3.6% 2017 1.3% 2016 14.5% 2015 5.3% 2014 15.7% Fund Manager information for HDFC Income Fund
Name Since Tenure Shobhit Mehrotra 11 Sep 07 17.24 Yr. Dhruv Muchhal 22 Jun 23 1.45 Yr. Data below for HDFC Income Fund as on 31 Oct 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.57% Debt 96.18% Other 0.24% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 83.97% Corporate 11.74% Cash Equivalent 3.57% Securitized 0.46% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -20% ₹174 Cr 17,000,000 7.41% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -12% ₹104 Cr 10,000,000 7.54% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -12% ₹100 Cr 9,500,000 7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -9% ₹77 Cr 7,500,000 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹61 Cr 6,000,000 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹29 Cr 2,879,300 Ntpc Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹26 Cr 250 7.98% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹26 Cr 2,500,000 7.53% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹25 Cr 2,500,000 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -3% ₹25 Cr 2,500 5. Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.9% since its launch. Ranked 26 in Medium to Long term category. Return for 2023 was 6.6% , 2022 was 2.4% and 2021 was 4% . Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund
Growth Launch Date 21 Oct 95 NAV (18 Dec 24) ₹120.677 ↑ 0.06 (0.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,181 on 31 Oct 24 Category Debt - Medium to Long term AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.03 Sharpe Ratio 1.4 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.27% Effective Maturity 15 Years 2 Months 1 Day Modified Duration 6 Years 6 Months 14 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Nov 19 ₹10,000 30 Nov 20 ₹11,223 30 Nov 21 ₹11,721 30 Nov 22 ₹11,948 30 Nov 23 ₹12,635 30 Nov 24 ₹13,774 Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Dec 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.9% 3 Month 1.6% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 8.5% 3 Year 5.7% 5 Year 6.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 6.6% 2022 2.4% 2021 4% 2020 12.8% 2019 9.5% 2018 5.1% 2017 2.8% 2016 14.4% 2015 4.6% 2014 16% Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund
Name Since Tenure Bhupesh Bameta 6 Aug 20 4.32 Yr. Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund as on 31 Oct 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 5.49% Debt 94.28% Other 0.23% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 59.68% Corporate 34.6% Cash Equivalent 5.49% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -19% ₹424 Cr 40,894,600
↑ 8,212,400 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -12% ₹263 Cr 25,793,050 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹104 Cr 10,244,600
↑ 5,000,000 Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -4% ₹85 Cr 850 7.25% Govt Stock 2063
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹78 Cr 7,606,100 7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹75 Cr 7,500,000
↑ 7,000,000 Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -3% ₹75 Cr 750
↑ 250 7.26% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹66 Cr 6,500,000 7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹63 Cr 6,079,750
↓ -6,000,000 LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -3% ₹61 Cr 600
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