Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹105.88
Day change
0.07%
Volatility
3.7%
Sharpe
-0.78
Max drawdown
-4.2%
Expense ratio
0.49%
AUM
₹1,264 Cr
Category rank
8 / 12
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -0.03% | -0.62% | 2.77% | 2.49% | 3.62% | 6.76% | 6.06% | 6.88% | 7.39% |
Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.
NAV history
Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.
About this fund
DSP Gilt Fund is a gilt debt fund offered by DSP Mutual Fund, classified under Debt as Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund. Gilt funds carry little credit risk but can move with changes in interest rates. Its latest NAV is ₹105.88, with assets under management of about ₹1,264 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, DSP Gilt Fund has recorded a return of about 3.6%, with a three-year return of 6.8% and a five-year return of 6.1%. Its annualised volatility is 3.7% — relatively low fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -0.78, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.49%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 7.61 | 7.32 | -2.39 | 19.12 | 98% | 21% |
| 3Y | 8.11 | 7.63 | 4.31 | 11.91 | 100% | 0% |
| 5Y | 7.70 | 7.80 | 5.42 | 9.88 | 100% | 0% |
| 7Y | 8.05 | 7.99 | 6.68 | 9.43 | 100% | 0% |
| 10Y | 7.76 | 7.69 | 7.39 | 8.11 | 100% | 0% |
Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.
Frequently asked questions
What does DSP Gilt Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in government securities.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund fund in the Debt group.
How often is the NAV updated?
Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.
What is its expense ratio?
0.49% (direct plan, base expense ratio), deducted daily from the NAV. Some platforms quote a higher all-in Total TER — verify with the AMC.
How is the rolling return calculated?
Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.
Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?
No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.
Compare with peers
Similar Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.82 | 2.01 | 1.94 | 3.77 | 6.49 | 5.53 | 6.02 | – |
| BARODA BNP PARIBAS GILT FUND Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.50 | 2.06 | 1.86 | 3.40 | 6.57 | 5.68 | 6.42 | 0.13 |
| SBI GILT FUND Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.23 | 1.59 | 2.03 | 3.91 | 6.61 | 6.27 | 7.54 | 0.40 |
| Kotak Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.72 | 2.40 | 2.38 | 3.22 | 5.86 | 5.53 | 6.94 | – |
| ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.62 | 2.53 | 2.77 | 5.05 | 7.28 | 6.66 | 7.54 | 0.49 |
| PGIM India Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.56 | 1.96 | 1.97 | 2.96 | 6.37 | 5.69 | 6.62 | 0.44 |
| Union Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -1.13 | 1.64 | 1.24 | 1.27 | 5.13 | – | – | 0.55 |
| quant Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.31 | 2.21 | 2.22 | 4.32 | 6.08 | – | – | 0.37 |
More funds from DSP
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund Hybrid Scheme - Aggressive Hybrid Fund | -2.24 | 2.05 | 0.03 | -1.24 | 10.01 | 8.89 | 11.69 | 0.57 |
| DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Energy/Power | 0.17 | -0.91 | 1.72 | 21.25 | 19.86 | 16.69 | 17.32 | 0.76 |
| DSP Midcap Fund Equity Scheme - Mid Cap Fund | -0.93 | 5.48 | 8.07 | 7.64 | 14.36 | 12.22 | 14.45 | 0.64 |
| DSP Flexi Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Flexi Cap Fund | -2.46 | 4.83 | 4.10 | 2.78 | 11.40 | 9.99 | 13.66 | 0.60 |
| DSP Credit Risk Fund Debt Scheme - Credit Risk Fund | 0.34 | 2.20 | 9.34 | 11.37 | 16.83 | 13.37 | 8.78 | 0.34 |
| DSP Focused Fund Equity Scheme - Focused Fund | -1.92 | 6.33 | 5.18 | 4.75 | 13.35 | 10.61 | 11.79 | 0.83 |
| DSP Money Market Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Money Market Fund | 0.67 | 2.27 | 3.71 | 6.77 | 7.29 | 6.46 | 6.47 | – |
| DSP Liquid Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Liquid Fund | 0.56 | 1.75 | 3.50 | 6.57 | 7.01 | 6.36 | 6.13 | – |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.