UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct
Returns
Risk
This fund has Moderate risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Credit Rating Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct
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Moderate
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0.35 |
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Moderate
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0.35 |
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Moderate
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0.39 |
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Moderate
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0.28 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.21 |
Other details of UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct
Assets
₹4,126 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
500
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
500
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
6
About UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct
UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct is a debt mutual fund scheme of UTI Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Abhishek Sonthalia. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.35% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹4,126 Cr.
UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct is mandated to invest in bonds such that the duration of the portfolio is between three to six months. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹500 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate reasonable income with low volatility through investment in a portfolio comprising of debt & money market instruments
Suitability
Ultra Short Duration funds are suitable for:
- Parking emergency corpus or idle money for capital preservation
- Earning slightly higher returns than savings bank account, with low volatility
- Investment horizon of 3 months to 1 year
Note:
- There is no guarantee of returns
- Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Capital Gains Taxation
- If investment is made on or after 1 April 2023: Entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- If investment is made before 1 April 2023:
- Sold within 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- Sold after 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct
How to Invest in UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct can be bought from the UTI Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct Today?
The latest declared NAV of UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct, is ₹4,797.9500 as of 19-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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Reserve Bank of India T-Bills 182-D 18/06/2026 |
7.22
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd CD 31/08/2026 |
4.15
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Reliance Industries Ltd CP 76-D 23/06/2026 |
3.60
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HDFC Bank Ltd CD 21/09/2026 |
2.95
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Shriram Finance Ltd SR PPD V OP Bonds 8.75 15/06/2026 |
2.43
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What is the return of UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct has delivered an annualised return of 6.93% as of 19-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct?
The minimum investment required to start investing in UTI Ultra Short Duration Fund - Direct is ₹500 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.


