Question 1

Which funds are similar to Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth?

Accepted Answer

Funds similar to Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth in the Debt: Fixed Maturity category include SBI Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 67 (1467 Days) Direct-Growth, HDFC FMP 1861D March 2022 Direct-Growth, and ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 85 10 Years Plan I 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.

Question 2

What is the rank of Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth in its category?

Accepted Answer

On a 3-year return basis Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth is ranked 4 out of 35 funds in the Debt: Fixed Maturity category as of 16 Jul 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 1 out of 7. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.

Question 3

How does Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.04%. The peers SBI Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 67 (1467 Days) Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.17% and HDFC FMP 1861D March 2022 Direct-Growth has 0.08%. 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.

Question 4

How does Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹372.83 crore. The peers SBI Fixed Maturity Plan - Series 67 (1467 Days) Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹626.93 crore and HDFC FMP 1861D March 2022 Direct-Growth has ₹504.6 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.

Question 5

Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Debt: Fixed Maturity?

Accepted Answer

The top performing fund in the Debt: Fixed Maturity category on a 3-year basis is Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLV - Series 5 Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 8.73% as of 16 Jul 2026. Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth has delivered 7.79% CAGR over the same period, ranking 4 out of 35 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.

Question 6

How does Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?

Accepted Answer

On a risk-adjusted basis, Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.94 compared to the Debt: Fixed Maturity average of 1.67 as of 16 Jul 2026. It ranks 32 out of 37 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.

Period	This Fund	Category Avg	Category Rank
1Y Return	+5.41%	5.77%	29 / 36
3Y Return	+7.79%	7.49%	4 / 35
5Y Return	+7.09%	6.90%	1 / 7

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