Two Ultra short duration funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund vs Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund NAV ₹68.00, 3Y CAGR 7.3%, expense ratio 0.46%; Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund NAV ₹4,865.27, 3Y CAGR 7.5%, expense ratio 0.33%; about 0% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth | Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra short duration | Ultra short duration |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | Nippon India Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹68.00 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹4,865.27 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.3% | 7.5% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| Expense ratio | 0.46% | 0.33% |
| AUM | ₹15,223 cr | ₹12,042 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Low to Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Low Duration Debt Index A-I | CRISIL Ultra Short Duration Debt A-I Index |
| Exit load | Nil: there is no exit load. | Entry & Exit Load: Nil |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 129 | 116 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 34.3% | 25.9% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 0% by weight, from the latest disclosed holdings | |
Returns are point-to-point for each plan, after its expense ratio; periods over one year are CAGR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Open in the compare tool: growth charts, SIP outcomes and shared holdings →Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund 6.8% a year vs Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund 7.0% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund costs less: HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund charges 0.46% a year and Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund 0.33% a year.
HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund is larger: HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund manages ₹15,223 cr and Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund ₹12,042 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 0% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund is rated "Low to Moderate" and Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund "Moderate" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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