Two Ultra short duration funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund vs Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund NAV ₹32.69, 3Y CAGR 7.3%, expense ratio 0.40%; Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund NAV ₹3,960.64, 3Y CAGR 7.4%, expense ratio 0.41%; about 9% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth | Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra short duration | Ultra short duration |
| Fund house | ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund | Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹32.69 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹3,960.64 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.9% | 7.6% |
| Expense ratio | 0.40% | 0.41% |
| AUM | ₹14,582 cr | ₹11,909 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Ultra Short Duration Debt Index A-I | NIFTY Low Duration Debt Index A-I |
| Exit load | (a) If the amount, sought to be redeemed or switched out, is invested for a period of upto one year – 1% of the applicable NAV; (b) If the amount, sought to be redeemed or switched out, is invested for a period of more than one year from the date of allotment - Nil. | In terms of SEBI Circular No. SEBI/IMD/CIR No. 4/168230/09 dated June 30, 2009, no entry load will be charged on purchase / additional purchase / switch-in. The upfront commission, if any, on investment made by the investor shall be paid by the investor directly to the Distributor, based on his assessment of various… |
| Minimum SIP | ₹20 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 109 | 102 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 24.8% | 30.3% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 9% 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 →ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund 6.8% a year vs Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund 6.7% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund costs less: ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund charges 0.40% a year and Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund 0.41% a year.
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund is larger: ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund manages ₹14,582 cr and Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund ₹11,909 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 9% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Moderate" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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