Which funds are similar to Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth in the Debt: Short Duration category include ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth, HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Plan-Growth, and Kotak Bond 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 Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
The category rank of Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Trailing Returns section above.
How does Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.36%. The peers ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.45% and HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Plan-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 Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹100.47 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹19,174.7 crore and HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Plan-Growth has ₹15,008.3 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 Duration?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Short Duration category on a 3-year basis is ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth with a CAGR of 7.99% as of 16 Jul 2026. Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth has delivered - CAGR over the same period. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
The Sharpe ratio of Union Short Duration Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section on the Performance tab.
