Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)
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Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) NAV
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Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) overview
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) is a mutual fund scheme in the Ultra Short Duration Fund category, managed by Sundaram Mutual Fund. The Direct-Growth plan shown here had a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹3,146.1951 as of 12-Aug-2026.
Based on its NAV history, Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) has delivered +0.96% (1 Month), +3.84% (6 Month), +6.91% (1 Year), +7.61% (3 Year). Past performance does not guarantee future results.
These short-duration debt funds aim to preserve capital and provide stable, modest returns, and are often used to park money for short periods.
Because this is a Direct plan, it carries no distributor commission — its expense ratio is lower and its long-term returns are typically higher than the equivalent Regular plan of the same scheme.
Returns
1 Month
+0.96%
6 Month
+3.84%
1 Year
+6.91%
3 Year (CAGR)
+7.61%
Computed from NAV history (Direct-Growth). Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund): strengths and trade-offs
What the data supports
- Has compounded at 7.6% a year over the trailing 3-year period — a strong long-horizon record for a ultra short duration fund.
- Day-to-day movement has been relatively contained, with annualised volatility of 0.5%.
- Its worst peak-to-trough fall in the tracked history has been limited to 0.1%.
Who this may suit
- Parking money for the short to medium term with lower volatility than equity.
- Investors seeking relative stability rather than maximum growth.
- Long-term wealth building where equity has historically outpaced debt.
- Anyone expecting guaranteed returns — debt funds still move with interest rates and credit quality.
These considerations are derived from the figures on this page, not personalised recommendations — your own goals, horizon and tax position should drive any decision. Any single holding should form only part of a diversified portfolio.
Key facts
- Fund house
- Sundaram Mutual Fund
- Category
- Ultra Short Duration Fund
- Plan
- Direct · Growth
- Risk level
- Low
- Latest NAV
- ₹3,146.1951
- NAV date
- 12-Aug-2026
- AMFI scheme code
- 149539
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NAV of Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) today?
As of 12-Aug-2026, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) (Direct-Growth plan) is ₹3,146.1951. NAV is declared once per business day by the fund house.
What are the historical returns of Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)?
Based on NAV history, Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) has delivered 1 Month +0.96%, 6 Month +3.84%, 1 Year +6.91%, 3 Year +7.61%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Which category does Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) belong to?
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund) is a Ultra Short Duration Fund scheme managed by Sundaram Mutual Fund.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
The Direct plan shown here has a lower expense ratio because it carries no distributor commission, so its NAV and long-term returns are typically higher than the Regular plan of the same fund.
How can I invest in Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Ultra Short Term Fund)?
You can invest via SIP or lumpsum through any SEBI-registered platform or directly with Sundaram Mutual Fund. Use MoneyDock's free SIP and lumpsum calculators to estimate your potential returns first.
NAV data sourced from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) daily NAV file. Returns, volatility and drawdown are computed by MoneyDock from that published NAV history for the Direct-Growth plan. For informational purposes only — not investment advice. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.