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DSP Government Securities Fund

The fund details shown here are of the Growth Plan option and belongs to the Debt, Gilt Fund category.

The NAV for DSP Government Securities Fund Fund is 96.571 as of 18 Jul 2025. NAV or Net Asset Value, is a crucial metric in the context of mutual funds. It represents the per - unit market value of a mutual fund scheme. NAV is calculated by the fund house on every business day and is a key factor in determining the value of an investor's holdings in the mutual fund.

This fund has given 8.25% annualized return for the last 3 years.

At present DSP Government Securities Fund has not been rated by us.

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Performance

Monthly SIP of   ₹    for

Below table shows comparison of DSP Government Securities Fund with respect to the investments in Fixed Deposit and Gold for the Total investment of ₹36,000 over the period of 3 years.

Total Value Gain Return %
This Fund

40,943

4,943

8.54%
Bank FD

39,824

3,824

 6.5%
Gold

40,770

4,770

 8.00%

Fund Information

  • As of 28 Feb 2025, fund size of DSP Government Securities Fund is 731.31 Cr.

  • DSP Government Securities Fund shown here is of Growth plan.

  • The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of the fund is 1.19%. The Total Expense Ratio (TER) is a measure that represents the total costs associated with managing and operating a mutual fund as a percentage of its average Assets under Management (AUM). It provides an insight into the overall expenses they will incur by investing in the fund.

  • DSP Government Securities Fund is an Debt oriented mutual fund in the - Gilt Fund category.

  • Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index is the benchmark for DSP Government Securities Fund. A benchmark for a mutual fund serves as a standard for performance comparison, helping investors assess how well the fund is meeting its objectives and how it fares against relevant market indicators. Investors often compare the fund's performance with the benchmark as well as its peers.

  • The inception date of a mutual fund refers to the date when the fund was first established and began operations. It is the starting point from which the fund's performance, returns, and other key metrics are calculated. The fund was started on 30 Sep 1999 as at present it is 26 years old fund.

  • Name of the AMC is DSP Mutual Fund. Click here to know more about DSP Mutual Fund.

Fund Managed By

Fund managers make investment decisions, optimizing returns and managing risks for portfolios. Responsibilities include market analysis, performance monitoring. DSP Government Securities Fund managed by following fund manager(s);

How does the Return Comparison of the DSP Government Securities Fund fare against peer funds in the Gilt fund category?

Peer fund returns can vary based on the collaborative nature and specific strategies employed by fund managers of these funds listed in below table, often showcasing different risk-return profiles compared to strategy adopted by DSP Government Securities Fund. Below table demonstrate the returns generated by some peer funds and compare tho this fund and average return generate by the Debt, Gilt fund category these peer funds belongs to.

Fund Name 1 Week 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Category Best 1.52% 1.51% 2.00% 5.95% 10.15% 8.92% 8.82% 6.32% 8.27%
Category Average 0.44% 0.80% 0.60% 4.64% 7.99% 8.02% 7.87% 5.48% 7.47%
DSP Government Securities Fund 0.48% 1.00% 0.50% 4.82% 8.25% 8.52% 8.25% 5.98% 8.02%
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund 0.24% 0.63% 1.59% 5.58% 9.71% 8.67% 8.82% 6.32% 8.27%
Baroda BNP Paribas Gilt Fund 0.12% 0.34% 1.15% 5.56% 10.15% - - - -
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund 0.34% 0.61% 0.32% 4.86% 8.27% - - - -
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund 0.34% 0.61% 0.32% 4.86% 8.27% - - - -
Axis Gilt Fund 0.27% 0.55% 0.68% 5.14% 8.96% 8.77% 8.15% 5.95% 7.53%

Fund Portfolio Details

Portfolio details of a fund generally refer to a comprehensive breakdown of the investments held within a specific investment vehicle, such as a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). Portfolio details of DSP Government Securities Fund are shown below;

Equity 0.00%

Debt 94.46%

Others 5.54%

Top Holdings

Name of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 33071 GOI 19JU53 7.3 FV RS 100 29.28%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 17279 GOI 01DC44 8.17 FV RS 100 3.39%
STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 32793 MP 29MR47 7.77 FV RS 100 1.62%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 30951 GOI 15DC51 6.99 FV RS 100 0.89%
Others 64.82%
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Allocation by Instruments

Type of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 35.18%

Portfolio Holdings shown is as of 28 Feb 2025

Riskometer

Investors understand that their principal
will be at Moderate risk