DSP Short Term Fund

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

The NAV for DSP Short Term Fund Fund is 45.487 as of 27 Mar 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 6.13% annualized return for the last 3 years.

DSP Short Term 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.

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Fund Information

  • As of 28 Feb 2025, fund size of DSP Short Term Fund is 3,035.51 Cr.

  • DSP Short Term Fund shown here is of Growth plan.

  • The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of the fund is 0.96%. 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 Short Term Fund is an Debt oriented mutual fund in the - Short Duration Fund category.

  • Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index is the benchmark for DSP Short Term 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 10 Sep 2002 as at present it is 23 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 Short Term 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 DSP Short Term Fund fare against peer funds in the Short 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 DSP Short Term Fund. Below table demonstrate the returns generated by some peer funds and compare tho this fund and average return generate by the Debt, Short 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 0.48% 1.03% 2.29% 5.18% 9.29% 8.02% 14.05% 7.91% 7.47%
Category Average 0.35% 0.84% 1.96% 3.42% 7.34% 6.95% 6.25% 6.14% 6.72%
DSP Short Term Fund 0.39% 0.88% 2.06% 3.60% 7.88% 7.44% 6.13% 5.94% 6.68%
Bank Of India Short Term Income Fund 0.28% 0.81% 1.98% 5.18% 9.29% 7.73% 14.05% 7.91% 5.73%
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund 0.39% 0.95% 2.18% 3.85% 8.05% 7.90% 7.14% 6.89% 7.47%
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund 0.44% 0.95% 2.15% 3.79% 8.35% 8.02% 6.77% 6.72% 7.46%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund 0.41% 0.94% 2.16% 3.78% 8.13% 7.70% 6.69% 6.99% 7.36%
Axis Short Term Fund 0.48% 1.03% 2.28% 3.98% 8.27% 7.75% 6.57% 6.41% 7.18%

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 Short Term Fund are shown below;

Equity 0.00%

Debt 93.36%

Others 6.64%

Top Holdings

Name of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
MUTHOOT FINANCE LIMITED SR 26-A OP 1 8.5 NCD 24AP28 FVRS1LAC 3.25%
INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED SR-120 7.49 BD 30MY27 FVRS10LAC LOAUPTO11JL17 2.87%
JAMNAGAR UTILITIES & POWER PRIVATE LIMITED SR PPD7 7.90NCD10AG28 FVRS1LAC LOA UPTO10AG23 2.84%
SIKKA PORTS & TERMINALS LIMITED SRPPD12 6.75NCD 22AP26 FVRS10LACLOAUPTO21AP21 2.82%
BAJAJ HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED 7.83 NCD 12DC25 FVRS10LAC 2.74%
Others 85.48%

Allocation by Instruments

Type of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
DEBENTURE 17.45%
BOND 15.12%
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 1.94%

Portfolio Holdings shown is as of 28 Feb 2025