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Expense Ratio (%)
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DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
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Low to Moderate
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0.30 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.42 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.30 |
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0.24 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.17 |
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About DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of DSP Mutual Fund. Launched on March 10, 2015, it is currently managed by Karan Mundhra and Shalini Vasanta. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.30% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹5,593 Cr.
DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest in bonds such that the duration of the portfolio is between six to twelve months, and therefore it is suitable to invest in for a similar time frame. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate returns commensurate with risk from a portfolio constituted of money market securities and/or debt securities.
Suitability
Low Duration funds are avoidable for most investors in our opinion, 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.
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Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of DSP Low Duration 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, DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the DSP 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 DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹21.3483 as of 20-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development SR 24A FRB 7.50 |
4.17
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Bharti Telecom Ltd SR XXV Debenture 7.35 15/10/2027 |
3.21
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Canara Bank CD 28/01/2027 |
2.94
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REC Ltd SR 236-B Debenture 7.56 31/08/2027 |
2.80
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Small Industries Devp. Bank of India Ltd SR II Debenture 7.44 04/09/2026 |
2.78
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Over the past five years, DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.25% as of 20-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in DSP Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.