Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth
Debt: Corporate Bond - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: ModerateCategory: Debt: Corporate BondBenchmark: Nifty Corporate Bond Index A-IICheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹21.18-0.12%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +4.73% | 3.84% | 4 / 21 |
| 3Y Return | +7.00% | 6.96% | 12 / 21 |
| 5Y Return | +6.05% | 6.10% | 12 / 19 |
| 10Y Return | +6.87% | 6.40% | 8 / 13 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth in the Debt: Corporate Bond category include HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Plan-Growth, ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund Direct Plan-Growth, and Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 12 out of 21 funds in the Debt: Corporate Bond category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 12 out of 19. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.36%. The peers HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.38% and ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund Direct Plan-Growth has 0.37%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹13,511.5 crore. The peers HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹29,478.9 crore and ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund Direct Plan-Growth has ₹28,384.9 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Debt: Corporate Bond?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Corporate Bond category on a 3-year basis is Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 7.80% as of 21 Oct 2026. Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 7.00% CAGR over the same period, ranking 12 out of 21 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.95 compared to the Debt: Corporate Bond average of 0.90 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 7 out of 21 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.