Kotak Low Duration Fund

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

The NAV for Kotak Low Duration Fund Fund is 3,247.037 as of 21 Feb 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 6.11% annualized return for the last 3 years.

Kotak Low Duration Fund has 2 Star Rating at present. The present riskometer shown below is the level of risk in this fund based on guidelines set by SEBI is at Moderate risk.

  • 1M
  • 3M
  • 6M
  • 1YR
  • 3YR
  • 5YR
  • 10YR
  • Since Inception

Fund Information

  • As of 31 Aug 2023, fund size of Kotak Low Duration Fund is 9,135.46 Cr.

  • Kotak Low Duration Fund shown here is of Growth plan.

  • The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of the fund is 1.16%. 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.

  • Kotak Low Duration Fund is an Debt oriented mutual fund in the - Low Duration Fund category.

  • Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index is the benchmark for Kotak Low Duration 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 05 Mar 2008 as at present it is 17 years old fund.

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

Fund Managed By

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

Riskometer

Investors understand that their principal
will be at Moderate risk

How does the Return Comparison of the Kotak Low Duration Fund fare against peer funds in the Low Duration 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 Kotak Low Duration Fund. Below table demonstrate the returns generated by some peer funds and compare tho this fund and average return generate by the Debt, Low Duration 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 0.14% 0.62% 1.73% 3.72% 7.91% 7.82% 6.95% 7.05% 7.31%
Category Average 0.13% 0.57% 1.60% 3.40% 7.13% 6.97% 6.17% 5.57% 6.64%
Kotak Low Duration Fund 0.14% 0.57% 1.58% 3.48% 7.30% 7.05% 6.11% 5.76% 6.96%
ICICI Prudential Savings Fund 0.13% 0.62% 1.70% 3.69% 7.91% 7.82% 6.95% 6.41% 7.31%
UTI Treasury Advantage Fund 0.14% 0.61% 1.72% 3.72% 7.61% 7.45% 6.57% 7.05% 6.23%
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund 0.13% 0.61% 1.73% 3.65% 7.63% 7.40% 6.50% 5.99% 6.92%
HDFC Low Duration Fund 0.14% 0.59% 1.59% 3.43% 7.38% 7.26% 6.34% 6.02% 6.73%
DSP Low Duration Fund 0.13% 0.61% 1.68% 3.54% 7.42% 7.23% 6.31% 5.69% -

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 Kotak Low Duration Fund are shown below;

Equity -

Debt 97.60%

Others 2.40%

Top Holdings

Name of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 23277 GOI 22SP33 FLT FV RS 100 5.07%
NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 366D CD 08MAR24 3.47%
HDFC BANK LIMITED SR AA012 7.70 NCD 18NV25 FVRS10LAC 3.04%
HINDUSTAN ZINC LIMITED 85D CP 29SEP23 2.68%
HINDUSTAN ZINC LIMITED 90D CP 28NOV23 2.65%
Others 83.09%

Allocation by Instruments

Type of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 9.45%
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 32.65%
DEBENTURE 33.56%
COMMERCIAL PAPER 10.89%
BOND 7.11%
TREASURY BILLS 2.43%

Portfolio Holdings shown is as of 31 Aug 2023