DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth
Debt: Gilt - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: ModerateCategory: Debt: GiltBenchmark: CRISIL Dynamic Gilt IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹104.12-0.10%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +0.81% | 1.17% | 13 / 27 |
| 3Y Return | +6.43% | 5.98% | 4 / 23 |
| 5Y Return | +5.63% | 5.35% | 5 / 21 |
| 10Y Return | +7.08% | 6.41% | 5 / 20 |
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 DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth?
Funds similar to DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth in the Debt: Gilt category include ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth, SBI Gilt Fund Direct-Growth, and Kotak Gilt Investment 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 DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth is ranked 4 out of 23 funds in the Debt: Gilt category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 5 out of 21. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.59%. The peers ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.58% and SBI Gilt Fund Direct-Growth has 0.49%. 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 DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹1,082.59 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹9,117.79 crore and SBI Gilt Fund Direct-Growth has ₹8,067.41 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: Gilt?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Gilt category on a 3-year basis is Bandhan Gilt Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 8.35% as of 21 Oct 2026. DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth has delivered 6.43% CAGR over the same period, ranking 4 out of 23 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.20 compared to the Debt: Gilt average of 0.14 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 9 out of 23 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.