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Key Benefits of Investing in Short Duration Mutual Funds

  • Stability : Lower volatility compared to equity funds
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Invest in Best Short Duration Mutual Funds in India for 2025

Explore the list of top-performing short duration mutual funds schemes curated by our experts

ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Growth

  • Returns
    6.4%
  • Lock-In
    No Lock in
  • Min Investment
    ₹ 5000
  • Choice Rating

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund - Growth

  • Returns
    6.2%
  • Lock-In
    No Lock in
  • Min Investment
    ₹ 100
  • Choice Rating

Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund Growth

  • Returns
    6.2%
  • Lock-In
    No Lock in
  • Min Investment
    ₹ 1000
  • Choice Rating

Axis Short Duration Fund Growth

  • Returns
    6.0%
  • Lock-In
    No Lock in
  • Min Investment
    ₹ 5000
  • Choice Rating

Nippon India Short Duration Fund Growth

  • Returns
    6.2%
  • Lock-In
    No Lock in
  • Min Investment
    ₹ 100
  • Choice Rating

You would have got

Total Investment
₹ 1200
Expected Returns
₹ 150
Total Value
₹ 1350

Past performance doesn’t assure future results; actual outcome may vary due to market dynamics.

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Understanding Short Duration Mutual Funds

How Do Short Duration Mutual Funds Work?

Short Duration Mutual Funds strategically invest in debt and money market instruments with maturities between 1-3 years. Fund managers carefully select securities to balance risk and potential returns, focusing on:

  • High-quality corporate bonds
  • Government securities
  • Commercial papers
  • Certificate of deposits

These funds provide investors with:

  • Moderate risk profile
  • Potential for steady income
  • Liquidity and flexibility

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