Debt · Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund
HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund
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Latest NAV
₹66.53
Day change
-0.14%
Volatility
2.9%
Sharpe
-1.53
Max drawdown
-6.0%
Category rank
8 / 13
Further reading: Median maximum drawdown by fund category, measured across 1,767 funds
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -0.31% | -1.39% | -1.26% | 1.17% | 2.14% | 6.55% | 5.55% | 5.92% | 5.63% |
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
HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund is a debt fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund, classified under Debt as Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund. Debt funds are sensitive to interest-rate moves and the credit quality of holdings. Its latest NAV is ₹66.53.
Further reading: What a category rank actually tells you
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund has recorded a return of about 2.1%, with a three-year return of 6.5% and a five-year return of 5.5%. Its annualised volatility is 2.9% — relatively low fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -1.53, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Further reading: Reading a fund page: what each number does and doesn't say
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 6.03 | 6.41 | -1.80 | 13.32 | 95% | 0% |
| 3Y | 6.34 | 6.30 | 3.51 | 9.09 | 100% | 0% |
| 5Y | 6.03 | 6.07 | 4.49 | 7.16 | 100% | 0% |
| 7Y | 6.29 | 6.29 | 4.65 | 7.45 | 100% | 0% |
| 10Y | 6.08 | 6.05 | 5.63 | 6.57 | 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.
Further reading: Why a single trailing return misleads, measured across 830 funds
Frequently asked questions
What does HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in fixed-income instruments such as bonds and money-market securities.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration 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.
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
Further reading: Every fund measured against the best performer in its own category
Similar Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium to Long Term Fund Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -1.34 | -1.37 | 0.74 | 1.11 | 5.99 | 5.22 | 6.41 | – |
| SBI MEDIUM TO LONG TERM FUND Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -1.14 | -0.71 | 1.36 | 2.74 | 6.55 | 5.97 | 7.31 | – |
| Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -1.42 | -1.10 | 1.48 | 2.41 | 6.82 | 5.83 | 6.59 | – |
| HSBC Medium to Long Term Fund Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -0.67 | -0.55 | 1.32 | 1.95 | 6.47 | 5.14 | 5.76 | – |
| LIC MF Medium to Long Term Fund Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -0.80 | -0.35 | 1.80 | 3.23 | 7.33 | 6.18 | 6.20 | – |
| JM Medium to Long Term Fund Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -1.40 | -1.38 | 0.32 | 1.48 | 6.27 | 5.10 | 4.43 | – |
| ICICI Prudential Medium to Long Term Fund Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -1.46 | -1.33 | 1.01 | 2.21 | 6.69 | 6.05 | 6.89 | – |
| UTI Medium to Long Term Fund Debt Scheme - Medium to Long Duration Fund | -0.92 | -0.63 | 1.29 | 2.13 | 6.28 | 6.75 | 5.21 | – |
More funds from HDFC
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Flexi Cap Fund | -4.85 | -3.90 | -2.40 | -6.00 | 14.09 | 14.43 | 14.95 | – |
| HDFC Floating Interest Rates Fund Debt Scheme - Floater Fund | -0.31 | 0.47 | 2.20 | 5.08 | 7.33 | 6.72 | 7.14 | – |
| HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Hybrid Scheme - Balanced Advantage Fund | -3.22 | -3.88 | -3.88 | -5.26 | 9.82 | 12.52 | 13.46 | – |
| HDFC Infrastructure Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Infrastructure | -7.19 | -7.96 | -9.14 | -10.12 | 10.51 | 16.43 | 10.50 | – |
| HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Debt Scheme - Corporate Bond Fund | -0.92 | -0.73 | 1.27 | 2.73 | 6.65 | 6.01 | 7.05 | – |
| HDFC Mid Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Mid Cap Fund | -5.84 | -5.30 | -2.31 | -1.62 | 14.98 | 16.85 | 16.22 | – |
| HDFC Short Term Fund Debt Scheme - Short Duration Fund | -0.50 | 0.09 | 1.93 | 4.28 | 7.24 | 6.44 | 7.24 | – |
| HDFC Large Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large Cap Fund | -4.85 | -6.66 | -5.58 | -9.49 | 7.40 | 8.64 | 11.51 | – |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.