Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has Moderate risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
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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Base Expense Ratio (%)
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Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.42 |
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Moderate
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0.40 |
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Moderate
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0.49 |
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Moderate
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0.39 |
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Moderate
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0.45 |
Other details of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹129 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
100
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
100
Min. No of Cheques
6
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 0.42% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹129 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 suitable for investors:
- Looking to invest in government securities, which carry no credit risk
- Who understand these funds can swing sharply as interest rates move
- Who can withstand higher volatility and risk in their debt portfolio
Note:
- Most investors can skip these funds and stick to core debt funds instead
- Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
- Not suitable for long term wealth creation
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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 Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan?
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.
What is the current NAV of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹26.5393 as of 23-Jun-2026.
What are the top holdings of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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GOI Sec 6.90 15/04/2065 |
38.44
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GOI Sec 6.68 07/07/2040 |
18.28
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GOI Sec 6.94 11/05/2036 |
11.63
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Karnataka State SDL 7.48 18/02/2037 |
11.41
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Tamilnadu State SDL 7.73 06/05/2036 |
7.76
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What is the return of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 5.78% as of 23-Jun-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan?
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.



