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Ultra Short Term Funds

  • Average Return 6.77%
  • No. of Funds 15

What is Ultra Short Duration Mutual Fund

Ultra Short Duration Funds are debt funds that lend to companies for a period of 3 to 6 months. Although these are low-risk funds owing to their low lending duration, they are slightly above liquid funds in the risk spectrum but still one of the lowest risk categories of Schemes to invest in.

Advantages of Ultra Short Duration Funds

  • Ideal for anyone looking to keep aside money for a couple of weeks to a few months
  • Near zero risk of loss if someone invests for at least 3 months
  • These Schemes tend to give similar or slightly higher returns than Bank Fixed Deposits of equal or comparable investment tenure

Top schemes of Ultra Short Duration Mutual Funds sorted by Returns

15 funds
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Aditya Birla SL

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹13,294 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 5.15%+ 0.42% + 6.13%+ 1.0% + 7.3%+ 2.08% + 7.76%+ 4.14% + 7.67%+ 12.29% + 6.93%+ 19.1%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

Nippon India

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹7,695 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.99%+ 0.4% + 5.62%+ 0.92% + 6.56%+ 1.87% + 7.02%+ 3.75% + 7.06%+ 11.27% + 6.74%+ 18.53%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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ICICI Prudential

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹16,269 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 5.16%+ 0.42% + 5.87%+ 0.96% + 6.93%+ 1.98% + 7.34%+ 3.91% + 7.31%+ 11.69% + 6.64%+ 18.25%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

HSBC

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹2,736 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.98%+ 0.4% + 5.65%+ 0.93% + 6.69%+ 1.91% + 7.2%+ 3.84% + 7.27%+ 11.62% + 6.58%+ 18.05%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

UTI

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹4,351 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.79%+ 0.39% + 5.5%+ 0.9% + 6.43%+ 1.83% + 6.89%+ 3.68% + 7.01%+ 11.18% + 6.57%+ 18.05%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

SBI

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹16,434 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 5.0%+ 0.41% + 5.67%+ 0.93% + 6.68%+ 1.91% + 7.17%+ 3.83% + 7.25%+ 11.59% + 6.54%+ 17.96%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

Mahindra Manulife

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹205 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.9%+ 0.4% + 5.65%+ 0.93% + 6.58%+ 1.88% + 7.06%+ 3.77% + 7.15%+ 11.43% + 6.45%+ 17.68%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

Kotak

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹15,401 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.51%+ 0.37% + 5.41%+ 0.88% + 6.54%+ 1.86% + 7.02%+ 3.75% + 7.08%+ 11.31% + 6.4%+ 17.54%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

Invesco

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹1,329 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.94%+ 0.4% + 5.64%+ 0.92% + 6.58%+ 1.88% + 7.12%+ 3.8% + 7.17%+ 11.46% + 6.38%+ 17.49%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

DSP

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹4,011 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.47%+ 0.36% + 5.16%+ 0.85% + 6.26%+ 1.79% + 6.9%+ 3.69% + 6.94%+ 11.07% + 6.2%+ 16.95%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

WhiteOak Capital

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹475 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.64%+ 0.38% + 5.33%+ 0.87% + 6.21%+ 1.77% + 6.67%+ 3.57% + 6.72%+ 10.71% + 6.07%+ 16.57%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

Bank of India

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹224 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.45%+ 0.36% + 5.14%+ 0.84% + 6.16%+ 1.76% + 6.65%+ 3.56% + 6.61%+ 10.53% + 6.0%+ 16.37%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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LIC MF

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹307 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.83%+ 0.39% + 5.39%+ 0.88% + 6.23%+ 1.78% + 6.69%+ 3.57% + 6.65%+ 10.6% + 5.99%+ 16.33%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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Canara Robeco

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹570 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.71%+ 0.38% + 5.27%+ 0.86% + 6.27%+ 1.79% + 6.75%+ 3.6% + 6.72%+ 10.71% + 5.98%+ 16.31%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

Motilal Oswal

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹572 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 4.6%+ 0.37% + 4.78%+ 0.79% + 5.33%+ 1.53% + 5.59%+ 2.99% + 5.82%+ 9.23% + 5.26%+ 14.22%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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How to invest in Ultra Short Duration Funds?

Investing in Ultra Short Duration mutual funds on the ET Money app is simple. Follow these steps:

For Desktop Users:

  • Click on the "Invest" button next to the scheme in the Ultra Short Duration fund list shown above.
  • Scan the QR code to download the app.

For Mobile Users:

  • Tap on the "Invest" button in the Ultra Short Duration fund list to download the app.
  • Open the app, sign up, and complete your one-time KYC process, or log in if you're already registered.
  • Search for the mutual fund you want to invest in and choose your investment mode (Lump sum investment or SIP).
  • Enter your investment amount.
  • Fill in the required details, including your bank account for payment, and confirm.

All set! Your investment is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best Ultra Short Duration Mutual Funds to invest in 2025?

These are top 5 Ultra Short Duration funds you can invest in 2025

Fund NameFund CategoryETM RankConsistency5.0 Year Return (Annualized)
LIC MF Ultra Short Duration FundDebt# 7 of 22
5.19 % p.a.
Kotak Savings FundDebt# 16 of 22
5.56 % p.a.
Motilal Oswal Ultra Short Term FundDebt# 10 of 22
4.54 % p.a.
Canara Robeco Ultra Short Term FundDebt# 9 of 22
5.05 % p.a.
Mahindra Manulife Ultra Short Duration FundDebt# 8 of 22
5.59 % p.a.

How long should I stay invested in Ultra Short Duration Mutual Funds?

Ultra Short Duration Debt Mutual Funds are ideal for an investment horizon of 6 months to 1 year.

Where do Ultra Short Duration Mutual Funds invest?

Ultra Short Duration Funds lend for 3 to 6 months. They mostly lend to borrowers who are financially strong and also to the government.

Are Ultra Short Duration Mutual Funds high risk?

Ultra Short Duration Funds are low-risk funds owing to their low lending duration. Although the risk is slightly higher than liquid funds.

What kind of returns can I earn from Ultra Short Duration ?

Ultra Short Duration Funds have on an average delivered 7.07% p.a. returns in the last 1 year. Their 3 and 5 year annualized returns are 6.77% and 5.52%. p.a.

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