DebtLow Duration FundDirect · Growth
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
HDFC · Scheme 118942
₹67.34 0.00%NAV · 2026-09-18
Strong FundScore
AUM
₹18,242 cr
Expense ratio
0.46%
3Y CAGR
7.5%
Risk level
Low
Min SIP
₹100
Benchmark
CRISIL Low Duration Debt Index
Fund manager: Anupam JoshiExit load: Nil
Strong · 75/100
A high-quality fund that scores well on the factors that matter.
🎯 Suited to short-to-medium horizons and investors wanting stability over growth.
📈 Why it could do well
- ✓Very consistent — delivers dependably across market cycles, ideal for SIPs.
- ✓Excellent risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe 1.60) — reward isn't just from taking more risk.
- ✓Protects capital well — worst-ever fall was only 1%.
- ✓Low volatility (1% a year) — a steady, low-drama ride.
- ✓Low cost — 0.46% expense ratio means more of the return stays with you.
- ✓Positive 3Y windows: 100% of rolling 3Y windows positive
📉 What could drag it down
- •3Y CAGR: +7.5%
- •5Y CAGR: +6.7%
FundScore breakdown
75/100 · Strong
Returns
Weak
Consistency
Excellent
Risk-adjusted
Excellent
Downside protection
Excellent
Cost efficiency
Excellent
Portfolio quality
Average
Each dial rates the fund 0–100 on one factor, computed from real NAV history. Fuller & greener = stronger.
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