Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth
Debt: Short Term - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Low to ModerateCategory: Debt: Short TermBenchmark: NIFTY Short Duration Debt Index A-IICheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹51.23-0.10%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +4.56% | 4.21% | 6 / 26 |
| 3Y Return | +7.28% | 7.10% | 11 / 25 |
| 5Y Return | +6.45% | 6.43% | 8 / 23 |
| 10Y Return | +6.47% | 6.62% | 14 / 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 Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth in the Debt: Short Term category include ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth, Kotak Short Term Fund Direct-Growth, and HDFC Short Term Fund 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 Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 11 out of 25 funds in the Debt: Short Term category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 8 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 Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.28%. 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 0.38%. 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 Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹176.09 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹18,889.8 crore and Kotak Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has ₹14,241.3 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 Bandhan Short Term Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 7.64% as of 21 Oct 2026. Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 7.28% CAGR over the same period, ranking 11 out of 25 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Sundaram Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 1.25 compared to the Debt: Short Term average of 1.07 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 6 out of 25 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.