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Expense Ratio (%)
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Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.50 |
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0.57 |
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0.46 |
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0.27 |
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0.14 |
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About Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of Edelweiss Mutual Fund. Launched on February 13, 2014, it is currently managed by Dhawal Dalal and Kedar Karnik. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.50% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹157 Cr.
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in bonds issued by the government of India. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The investment objective is to generate income by investing primarily in money market and short term debt instruments.
Suitability
Gilt funds are avoidable for most investors because:
Capital Gains Taxation
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
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Edelweiss 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.
The latest declared NAV of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹26.2263 as of 19-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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GOI Sec 6.90 15/04/2065 |
17.93
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Gujarat State SDL 7.47 28/01/2036 |
16.03
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GOI Sec 6.68 07/07/2040 |
15.42
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GOI Sec 7.34 22/04/2064 |
12.64
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GOI Sec 7.24 18/08/2055 |
12.60
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Over the past five years, Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.31% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.