Best Short Duration Fund in 2026
Top performers by 3-year CAGR · Direct-Growth · NAV as of 11-Nov-2026
This list ranks the 4 short duration fund on MoneyDock by their 3-year CAGR, computed from AMFI NAV history for the Direct-Growth plan. ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund currently leads with +7.93%.
Returns measure past performance only and should be one input among many — also weigh expense ratio, risk, fund house track record and how the fund fits your goals. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
| # | Fund | 3Y CAGR Return | NAV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +7.93% | ₹71.12 | |
| 2 | +7.82% | ₹55.53 | |
| 3 | +7.41% | ₹30 | |
| 4 | +7.33% | ₹54.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best short duration fund in 2026?
By 3-year CAGR, ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund currently tops this list with +7.93%. Rankings are based on past NAV performance and refresh daily — they are not a recommendation.
How are these funds ranked?
Funds are ranked purely by their 3-year CAGR, computed from AMFI NAV history for the Direct-Growth plan. We rank over the longest period the available history supports and extend toward longer 1-, 3- and 5-year windows as more NAV data is collected. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Are these Direct or Regular plans?
All returns shown are for the Direct-Growth plan, which carries no distributor commission and therefore has a lower expense ratio and typically higher long-term returns than the Regular plan.
Returns are computed from AMFI NAV history for the Direct-Growth plan and rank past performance only. This is not investment advice — mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.