Fund Performance
Lumpsum
SIP
-1.12
as on 18 Jan 20223 Years
Investment of ₹ 10,000 in this fund 3 Years back would be ₹ 9,667 today.
NAV Performance
Fund Information
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₹ 2,807.141
as on 18 Jan 2022 -
Regular - Growth
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₹ 5,000
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₹ 58 Cr.
as on 18 Jan 2022 -
0.54%
since 30 Nov 2021 -
14 Sep 2004
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CRISIL 10 Year Gilt Index
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Principal Mutual Fund
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Highlights of this fund
Principal Low Duration Fund is an Open-ended Debt Fund. The fund belongs to Low Duration Fund category, where the investment is done in predominantly in stocks that are listed on Stock Exchanges like the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) or the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India as well as Global stock exchanges like the Dow Jones, London Stock Exchange or LSE etc. This fund was started on 14 Sep 2004. This fund is offered by one of the top AMC (Assets Management Company) Principal Mutual Fund. You can also view here all other Debt funds offered by Principal Mutual Fund.
Latest NAV of the fund is ₹ 2,807.141 as on 18 Jan 2022.
This fund has 17 years of track record. Since 30 Nov 2021 expense ratio of this fund is 0.54%. Ideally you shoulds compare this fund with the benchmark CRISIL 10 Year Gilt Index.
You can invest in this fund in SIP with the minimum investment of ₹ 2,000. Lumpsum invest is offered with minimum investment of ₹ 5,000.
Fund Objective
To generate regular income & Capital appreciation through investments in debt securities and money market instruments.
List of Fund Managers of Principal Low Duration Fund
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About Bekxy Kuriakose
Bekxy Kuriakose has over 18 years of experience in dealing, research and fund management. Having primarily managed Fixed Income funds, she has worked as Asst. Vice President with L&T Mutual Fund, and as a Fund Manager with Reliance Life Insurance and SBI Mutual Fund. Kuriakose holds a graduate degree in Economics (Hons) and a PGDM from IIM Bangalore.
Riskometer : Risk associated with this fund
Investors understand that their principal will be at Moderately Low Risk
Fund Return Comparison
| Fund Name | 1 Week | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category Best | 0.11% | 0.36% | 0.98% | 10.19% | 11.79% | 8.92% | 6.91% | 6.98% | 8.16% | 11.00% | 8.74% | 7.13% | 6.61% | 7.54% |
| Category Average | 0.08% | 0.29% | 0.75% | 2.28% | 3.92% | 4.59% | 4.26% | 5.39% | 6.75% | 3.85% | 4.62% | 4.69% | 4.97% | 6.12% |
| Principal Low Duration Fund | 0.07%₹ 10,007 | 0.30%₹ 10,029 | 0.78%₹ 10,077 | 1.59%₹ 10,159 | 3.56%₹ 10,355 | 3.37%₹ 12,218 | 4.65%₹ 10,953 | 4.10%₹ 25,033 | -1.12%₹ 9,667 | 2.83%₹ 37,596 | 1.97%₹ 11,026 | 1.55%₹ 62,409 | 5.35%₹ 16,840 | 3.65%₹ 1,44,571 |
| ICICI Prudential Savings Fund | 0.10%₹ 10,009 | 0.14%₹ 10,014 | 0.39%₹ 10,038 | 1.89%₹ 10,189 | 3.80%₹ 10,380 | 3.72%₹ 12,241 | 6.02%₹ 11,243 | 4.93%₹ 25,243 | 6.91%₹ 12,220 | 5.84%₹ 39,347 | 6.98%₹ 14,011 | 6.61%₹ 70,918 | 8.16%₹ 21,920 | 7.54%₹ 1,77,024 |
| HDFC Low Duration Fund | 0.09%₹ 10,009 | 0.27%₹ 10,026 | 0.66%₹ 10,065 | 1.76%₹ 10,176 | 3.76%₹ 10,375 | 3.68%₹ 12,238 | 5.81%₹ 11,198 | 4.76%₹ 25,202 | 6.48%₹ 12,075 | 5.56%₹ 39,179 | 6.44%₹ 13,661 | 6.19%₹ 70,175 | 7.41%₹ 20,446 | 6.92%₹ 1,71,326 |
| Axis Treasury Advantage Fund | 0.10%₹ 10,010 | 0.35%₹ 10,035 | 0.85%₹ 10,084 | 1.84%₹ 10,183 | 3.94%₹ 10,394 | 3.82%₹ 12,247 | 5.46%₹ 11,124 | 4.51%₹ 25,137 | 6.51%₹ 12,083 | 5.37%₹ 39,070 | 6.67%₹ 13,814 | 6.25%₹ 70,282 | 7.78%₹ 21,170 | 7.14%₹ 1,73,294 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Low Duration Fund | 0.10%₹ 10,009 | 0.36%₹ 10,035 | 0.74%₹ 10,073 | 1.68%₹ 10,167 | 3.75%₹ 10,375 | 3.64%₹ 12,236 | 5.52%₹ 11,137 | 4.46%₹ 25,126 | 6.35%₹ 12,030 | 5.33%₹ 39,041 | 6.51%₹ 13,709 | 6.14%₹ 70,077 | 7.60%₹ 20,817 | 7.01%₹ 1,72,199 |
| IDFC Low Duration Fund | 0.08%₹ 10,008 | 0.26%₹ 10,025 | 0.78%₹ 10,078 | 1.64%₹ 10,164 | 3.71%₹ 10,371 | 3.48%₹ 12,226 | 5.09%₹ 11,047 | 4.11%₹ 25,037 | 6.14%₹ 11,957 | 4.99%₹ 38,846 | 6.50%₹ 13,700 | 5.93%₹ 69,714 | 7.89%₹ 21,389 | 7.10%₹ 1,72,963 |
Portfolio Holdings
Top Debt Instrument Type holdings of Principal Low Duration Fund
| Instrument Type | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
|---|---|---|
| GOI | 40.18% | ₹ 24.74 Cr. |
| NCD & Bonds | 33.85% | ₹ 20.83 Cr. |
| T-Bills | 8.96% | ₹ 5.52 Cr. |
| CD | 3.21% | ₹ 1.98 Cr. |
| CP | 1.62% | ₹ 1.00 Cr. |
| Others | 12.18% | - |
Top Debt Holdings of Principal Low Duration Fund
| Name of Debt Instrument | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
|---|---|---|
| Bond - Govt of India | 40.18% | ₹ 24.74 Cr. |
| Bond - T-Bill | 8.96% | ₹ 5.52 Cr. |
| Bond - Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. | 6.52% | ₹ 4.01 Cr. |
| Bond - National Housing Bank | 4.99% | ₹ 3.07 Cr. |
| Bond - Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. | 4.90% | ₹ 3.02 Cr. |
| Others | 34.45% |
Other Holdings
| Holding Type | Holding Percentage |
|---|---|
| TREPS | 9.85% |
| Net Receivables | 2.33% |