Question 1

Which funds are similar to Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth?

Accepted Answer

Funds similar to Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index 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.

Question 2

What is the rank of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth in its category?

Accepted Answer

The category rank of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Trailing Returns section above.

Question 3

How does Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.22%. 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.

Question 4

How does Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹16.23 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.

Question 5

Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Debt: Short Duration?

Accepted Answer

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. Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth has delivered - CAGR over the same period. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.

Question 6

How does Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?

Accepted Answer

The Sharpe ratio of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section on the Performance tab.

Period	This Fund	Category Avg	Category Rank
1Y Return	—	5.50%	—
3Y Return	—	7.49%	—
5Y Return	—	6.81%	—
10Y Return	—	7.13%	—

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