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Two Ultra short duration funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund vs HDFC 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%; HDFC Ultra Short Term Fund NAV ₹16.84, 3Y CAGR 7.2%, expense ratio 0.39%; about 10% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth | HDFC Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra short duration | Ultra short duration |
| Fund house | Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund | HDFC Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹48.90 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹16.84 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| Expense ratio | 0.36% | 0.39% |
| AUM | ₹15,180 cr | ₹14,870 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Low to Moderate | Low to 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 | Nil: there is no exit load. |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 112 | 119 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 26.5% | 32.0% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 10% 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 →Kotak 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 HDFC Ultra Short Term Fund 6.6% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund costs less: Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund charges 0.36% a year and HDFC Ultra Short Term Fund 0.39% a year.
Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund is larger: Kotak Ultra Short Term Fund manages ₹15,180 cr and HDFC Ultra Short Term Fund ₹14,870 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 10% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Low to Moderate" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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