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Expense Ratio (%)
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Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.40 |
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Moderate
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0.45 |
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Moderate
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0.40 |
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0.40 |
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Moderate
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0.38 |
₹89 Cr
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About Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund. Launched on February 23, 2021, it is currently managed by Rahul Pal and Kush Sonigara. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.40% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹89 Cr.
Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest in bonds such that the duration of the portfolio is between one and three years. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate income and capital appreciation through an actively managed diversified portfolio of Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 1 year to 3 years.
Suitability
Short Duration funds are suitable for:
Note:
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 Mahindra Manulife Short 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, Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Mahindra Manulife 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 Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹13.8460 as of 20-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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GOI Sec 6.68 07/07/2040 |
5.96
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Embassy Office Parks REIT SR XII Bonds 7.73 14/12/2029 |
5.69
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National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development SR 23I Debenture 7.62 31/01/2028 |
5.66
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Small Industries Devp. Bank of India Ltd SR IV Bonds 7.79 19/04/2027 |
5.65
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Tata Capital Housing Finance Ltd SR A Debenture 7.27 25/04/2028 |
5.61
|
Over the past five years, Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.68% as of 20-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan is ₹1,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.