Best Short Duration Fund in 2026
Top performers by 3-year CAGR · Direct-Growth · NAV as of 14-Aug-2026
This list ranks the 20 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 +8.47%.
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 | +8.47% | ₹70.83 | |
| 2 | +8.28% | ₹14.31 | |
| 3 | +8.18% | ₹61.61 | |
| 4 | +8.16% | ₹55.3 | |
| 5 | +8.14% | ₹65.87 | |
| 6 | +8.14% | ₹36.29 | |
| 7 | +8.09% | ₹35.44 | |
| 8 | BO Bank of India Short Term Income Fund | +8.04% | ₹31.07 |
| 9 | +7.96% | ₹16.68 | |
| 10 | +7.94% | ₹17.84 | |
| 11 | +7.91% | ₹51.26 | |
| 12 | +7.89% | ₹33.9 | |
| 13 | +7.86% | ₹36.09 | |
| 14 | +7.83% | ₹36.5 | |
| 15 | +7.79% | ₹30 | |
| 16 | +7.76% | ₹54.1 | |
| 17 | +7.64% | ₹56.5 | |
| 18 | +7.57% | ₹13.13 | |
| 19 | +7.55% | ₹1,359.32 | |
| 20 | +7.48% | ₹29.57 |
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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 +8.47%. 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.