Two Ultra short duration funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund vs Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund NAV ₹48.90, 3Y CAGR 7.1%, expense ratio 0.36%; 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
| Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth | Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra short duration | Ultra short duration |
| Fund house | Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund | Nippon India Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹48.90 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹4,865.27 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| Expense ratio | 0.36% | 0.33% |
| AUM | ₹15,180 cr | ₹12,042 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Low to Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Ultra Short Duration Debt Index A-I | CRISIL Ultra Short Duration Debt A-I Index |
| Exit load | ENTRY LOAD - Nil , EXIT LOAD - [1] For investment less than or equal to Rs. 10 lacs, For exit within 6 months: 0. 50% [2] For investment greater than Rs. 10 lacs : Nil | Entry & Exit Load: Nil |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 112 | 116 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 26.5% | 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): Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund 6.6% 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: Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund charges 0.36% a year and Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund 0.33% a year.
Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund is larger: Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund manages ₹15,180 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.
Kotak Ultra 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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