HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth
Debt: Short Term - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: ModerateCategory: Debt: Short TermBenchmark: CRISIL Short Duration Debt A-II IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹35.45+0.06%
07 Sept 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +5.98% | 5.75% | 7 / 26 |
| 3Y Return | +7.58% | 7.40% | 10 / 25 |
| 5Y Return | +6.62% | 6.73% | 9 / 23 |
| 10Y Return | +7.41% | 6.80% | 4 / 17 |
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 HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth?
Funds similar to HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth in the Debt: Short Term category include ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth, Kotak Short Term Fund Direct-Growth, and SBI Short Term 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 HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth is ranked 10 out of 25 funds in the Debt: Short Term category as of 6 Sep 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 9 out of 23. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.40%. The peers ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.45% and Kotak Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has 0.39%. 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 HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹14,486.1 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹19,402.7 crore and Kotak Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has ₹14,436.5 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: Short Term?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Short Term category on a 3-year basis is ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth with a CAGR of 7.91% as of 6 Sep 2026. HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has delivered 7.58% CAGR over the same period, ranking 10 out of 25 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 1.19 compared to the Debt: Short Term average of 1.10 as of 6 Sep 2026. It ranks 9 out of 25 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.