HSBC Low Duration Fund Direct Growth
DebtLow DurationLow to Moderate Risk
Direct
NAV (18-Jun-25)
Returns (Since Inception)
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹580 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.39%
ISIN
INF917K01GM7
Minimum SIP
₹1,000
Exit Load
No Charges
Inception Date
01 Jan 2013
About this fund
As of 18-Jun-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹30.27, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 579.95 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.39%.
- HSBC Low Duration Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.73% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 0.00% in equities, 64.95% in debts, and 34.80% in cash & cash equivalents.
- You can start investing in HSBC Low Duration Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹1000 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹5000.
Performance against Category Average
In this section, we compare the returns of the scheme with the category average over various periods. Periods for which the fund has outperformed its category average are marked in green, otherwise red.
1 Year
+9.91%
+7.96% (Cat Avg.)
3 Years
+8.13%
+7.12% (Cat Avg.)
5 Years
+7.12%
+6.23% (Cat Avg.)
10 Years
+7.39%
+5.86% (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+7.73%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st May 2025
| Debt | ₹376.69 Cr | 64.95% |
| Others | ₹203.25 Cr | 35.05% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type  | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹46.63 Cr | 8.04% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹32.39 Cr | 5.58% |
| Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹26.38 Cr | 4.55% |
| Bharti Telecom Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹26.26 Cr | 4.53% |
| Bajaj Housing Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹25.61 Cr | 4.42% |
| National Housing Bank | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹25.6 Cr | 4.41% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited 2025 | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.23 Cr | 4.18% |
| Bank Of Baroda | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.06 Cr | 4.15% |
| Canara Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.01 Cr | 4.14% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹23.94 Cr | 4.13% |
| Export Import Bank Of India** | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹23.85 Cr | 4.11% |
| Axis Bank Limited** | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹23.84 Cr | 4.11% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹23.76 Cr | 4.10% |
| Power Finance Corporation Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹21.16 Cr | 3.65% |
| 7.06% Govt Stock 2028 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹20.89 Cr | 3.60% |
| Embassy Office Parks Reit | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹20.27 Cr | 3.49% |
| 7.38% Govt Stock 2027 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹15.97 Cr | 2.75% |
| Muthoot Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹15.5 Cr | 2.67% |
| LIC Housing Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹15.34 Cr | 2.65% |
| 7.11% Govt Stock 2028 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹15.34 Cr | 2.64% |
| Treps | Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹13.73 Cr | 2.37% |
| 7.74% LIC Housing Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹10.58 Cr | 1.82% |
| 7.81% Govt Stock 2033 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹10.53 Cr | 1.82% |
| Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹10.11 Cr | 1.74% |
| Indostar Capital Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹10.09 Cr | 1.74% |
| 5.15% Govt Stock 2025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹10.01 Cr | 1.73% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹9.66 Cr | 1.67% |
| Indostar Capital Finance Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹9.57 Cr | 1.65% |
| IIFL Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹9.23 Cr | 1.59% |
| Net Current Assets (Including Cash & Bank Balances) | Cash | ₹-5.44 Cr | 0.94% |
| Export-Import Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹5.23 Cr | 0.90% |
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹5.2 Cr | 0.90% |
| 7.02% Govt Stock 2027 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹5.13 Cr | 0.88% |
| CDMDF CLASS A2 | Mutual Fund - Open End | ₹1.44 Cr | 0.25% |
| Pay Fixed/Receive Float_02/04/2027 | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.16 Cr | 0.03% |
Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)
AAA
AA
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Instruments | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹329.33 Cr | 56.79% |
| Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹153.6 Cr | 26.49% |
| Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹77.87 Cr | 13.43% |
| Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹13.73 Cr | 2.37% |
| Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹9.57 Cr | 1.65% |
| Cash | ₹-5.44 Cr | 0.94% |
| Mutual Fund - Open End | ₹1.44 Cr | 0.25% |
| Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.16 Cr | 0.03% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
1.01%
Cat. avg.
0.66%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
1.27
Cat. avg.
0.71
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
3.18
Higher the better
Fund Managers
Shriram Ramanathan
Since November 2012
Mohd Asif Rizwi
Since January 2024
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st May 2025
ISIN | INF917K01GM7 | Expense Ratio | 0.39% | Exit Load | No Charges | Fund Size | ₹580 Cr | Age | 12 years 5 months | Lumpsum Minimum | ₹5,000 | Fund Status | Open Ended Investment Company | Benchmark | NIFTY Low Duration Debt Index TR INR |
Investment Objective
To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.
Tax Treatment
Capital Gains Taxation:
- For investments made on or after 1 April 2023: The entire capital gain is added to the investor's income and is taxed based on the applicable income tax slab.
- For investments made before 1 April 2023:
- If sold within 2 years of investment: The capital gains are added to the investor's income and taxed according to the applicable tax slab.
- If sold after 2 years of investment: The capital gains are taxed at a flat rate of 12.5%.
- Holding the units: No tax is applicable as long as you hold the units.
Dividend Taxation:
Dividends are considered part of the investor’s income and are taxed according to their applicable tax slab. Additionally, if an investor’s dividend income exceeds INR 5,000 in a financial year, a 10% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is withheld by the fund house before distributing the dividend.
Note: As per the Income Tax Budget 2024, mutual funds are subject to capital gains taxation, which includes surcharge and cess based on prevailing income tax rules and the investor’s income. Taxation applies only to realised gains, not notional gains. Please consult your tax advisors to determine the implications or consequences of your investments in such securities.
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| Fund name | Expense Ratio | Exit Load | Fund size | 1Y  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Low Duration Fund Regular Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 1.1% | 0.0% | ₹556.57 Cr | - |
| Edelweiss Low Duration Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹556.57 Cr | - |
| Franklin India Low Duration Fund Regular Growth Moderate Risk | 0.9% | 0.0% | ₹336.95 Cr | - |
| Franklin India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹336.95 Cr | - |
| HSBC Low Duration Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.4% | 0.0% | ₹579.95 Cr | 9.9% |
| LIC MF Low Duration Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹2100.35 Cr | 8.4% |
| Mirae Asset Savings Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹1838.28 Cr | 8.6% |
| Invesco India Treasury Advantage Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹1672.92 Cr | 8.3% |
| Kotak Low Duration Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.4% | 0.0% | ₹12913.39 Cr | 8.8% |
| Sundaram Low Duration Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.4% | 0.0% | ₹398.40 Cr | 8.7% |
About the AMC
Total AUM
₹1,22,950 Cr
Address
16, V N Road, Mumbai, 400 001
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Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Low to Moderate Risk
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