Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth
Debt: Credit Risk - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Moderately HighCategory: Debt: Credit RiskBenchmark: NIFTY Credit Risk Bond Index B-IICheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹19.04-0.07%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +4.90% | 7.49% | 13 / 13 |
| 3Y Return | +7.11% | 9.23% | 13 / 13 |
| 5Y Return | +6.25% | 9.87% | 13 / 13 |
| 10Y Return | — | 7.55% | — |
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 Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth in the Debt: Credit Risk category include HDFC Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth, ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund Direct Plan-Growth, and SBI Credit Risk 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 Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 13 out of 13 funds in the Debt: Credit Risk category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 13 out of 13. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.66%. The peers HDFC Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.01% and ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund Direct Plan-Growth has 0.80%. 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 Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹220.84 crore. The peers HDFC Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹7,630.51 crore and ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund Direct Plan-Growth has ₹6,320.29 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: Credit Risk?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Credit Risk category on a 3-year basis is DSP Credit Risk Fund Direct Plan-Growth with a CAGR of 13.68% as of 21 Oct 2026. Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 7.11% CAGR over the same period, ranking 13 out of 13 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Bandhan Credit Risk Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 1.10 compared to the Debt: Credit Risk average of 1.81 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 11 out of 13 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.