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Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)- Direct Plan -Growth Option

Sundaram · Scheme 149539

3,149.32 0.02%NAV · 2026-09-18
74
Strong FundScore
Start SIP
AUM
₹2,284 cr
Expense ratio
0.23%
3Y CAGR
7.3%
Risk level
Low
Min SIP
₹1,000
Benchmark
CRISIL Ultra Short Duration Debt Index
Fund manager: Pankaj JainExit load: Nil
Strong · 74/100

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.
  • Protects capital well — worst-ever fall was only 0%.
  • Low volatility (0% a year) — a steady, low-drama ride.
  • Low cost — 0.23% expense ratio means more of the return stays with you.
  • Positive 3Y windows: 100% of rolling 3Y windows positive
  • Beat category: beat category in 100% of windows

📉 What could drag it down

  • 3Y CAGR: +7.3%
  • 1Y return: +6.5%

FundScore breakdown

74/100 · Strong
How it works →
32
Returns
Weak
100
Consistency
Excellent
68
Risk-adjusted
Decent
100
Downside protection
Excellent
90
Cost efficiency
Excellent
50
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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