Which funds are similar to Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth?
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.
What is the rank of Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth in its category?
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.
How does Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
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.
How does Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
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.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Debt: Fixed Maturity?
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.
How does Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 179 Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
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.
