Question 1

Which funds are similar to Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth?

Accepted Answer

Funds similar to Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth in the Debt: Fixed Maturity category are listed in the Similar Funds tab, selected based on same category and benchmark index.

Question 2

How does Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth compare to the category average?

Accepted Answer

The comparison of Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth against the Debt: Fixed Maturity category average — returns, alpha, beta and Sharpe — is shown in the Category vs Scheme Returns section at the top of the Similar Funds tab.

Question 3

What is the rank of Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth in its category?

Accepted Answer

The rank of Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth within the Debt: Fixed Maturity category is shown in the Trailing Returns section on the Performance tab and the Similar Funds tab.

Question 4

What are the alternatives to Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth?

Accepted Answer

Top alternatives to Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth in the Debt: Fixed Maturity category, sorted by AUM, are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Funds tracking the same benchmark — NIFTY Medium to Long Duration Debt Index A-III — are also listed separately.

Question 5

How does Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

The expense ratio of Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth is 0.17%. Over a 20-year investment, a 0.5% difference in expense ratio on a ₹10 lakh corpus can amount to lakhs in additional wealth creation.

Question 6

How does Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹ 80.24 Cr. AUM reflects investor confidence. For small cap funds, very large AUM can limit portfolio flexibility.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The top-performing funds by 3-year returns in the Debt: Fixed Maturity category can be found by sorting the Similar Funds comparison table by the 3Y column.

Question 8

Is Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth better than index funds in the same category?

Accepted Answer

Whether Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth beats index funds in the Debt: Fixed Maturity category can be assessed by comparing its trailing returns against the benchmark returns in the Performance tab. Historically, active funds in India have shown mixed results vs index funds — large cap active funds tend to underperform index funds over 10 years, while mid/small cap active managers have often added alpha.

Question 9

How does Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?

Accepted Answer

Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 1.67. A Sharpe of 1.67 means the fund generates strong returns per unit of risk. Risk-adjusted comparison across category peers — Sharpe, alpha and beta — is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section of the Performance tab.

Question 10

Are there any funds tracking NIFTY Medium to Long Duration Debt Index A-III with lower costs?

Accepted Answer

Funds tracking the same benchmark as Nippon India Fixed Maturity Plan XLIV - Series 1 Direct-Growth — NIFTY Medium to Long Duration Debt Index A-III — are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Compare their expense ratios to find the most cost-efficient option for the same index exposure.

Period	This Fund	Category Avg	Category Rank
1Y Return	+5.98%	5.79%	8 / 36
3Y Return	+7.71%	7.59%	11 / 35
5Y Return	—	6.97%	—

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