Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth
Debt: Liquid - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: ModerateCategory: Debt: LiquidBenchmark: NIFTY Liquid Index A-ICheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹5,737.52+0.01%
08 Sept 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +6.52% | 6.40% | 18 / 39 |
| 3Y Return | +6.97% | 6.88% | 18 / 36 |
| 5Y Return | +6.33% | 6.27% | 19 / 35 |
| 10Y Return | +6.09% | 5.99% | 20 / 30 |
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 Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth in the Debt: Liquid category include SBI Liquid Fund Direct Plan-Growth, Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Direct-Growth, and HDFC Liquid Direct Plan-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 Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth is ranked 18 out of 36 funds in the Debt: Liquid category as of 7 Sep 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 19 out of 35. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.15%. The peers SBI Liquid Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.20% and Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Direct-Growth has 0.21%. 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 Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹51,309.3 crore. The peers SBI Liquid Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹92,191.7 crore and Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Direct-Growth has ₹69,830.2 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: Liquid?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Liquid category on a 3-year basis is Edelweiss Liquid Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 7.03% as of 7 Sep 2026. Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth has delivered 6.97% CAGR over the same period, ranking 18 out of 36 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Kotak Liquid Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 5.06 compared to the Debt: Liquid average of 5.00 as of 7 Sep 2026. It ranks 24 out of 36 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.