Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹35.45
Day change
0.06%
Volatility
1.3%
Sharpe
-0.37
Max drawdown
-2.7%
Category rank
5 / 20
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.33% | 0.15% | 2.03% | 2.95% | 6.01% | 7.58% | 6.63% | 7.21% | 7.42% |
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 Short Term Fund is a debt fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund, classified under Debt as Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund. Debt funds are sensitive to interest-rate moves and the credit quality of holdings. Its latest NAV is ₹35.45.
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC Short Term Fund has recorded a return of about 6.0%, with a three-year return of 7.6% and a five-year return of 6.6%. Its annualised volatility is 1.3% — relatively low fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -0.37, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 7.49 | 7.60 | 2.65 | 12.28 | 100% | 1% |
| 3Y | 7.51 | 7.79 | 5.17 | 9.49 | 100% | 0% |
| 5Y | 7.27 | 7.28 | 6.40 | 8.42 | 100% | 0% |
| 7Y | 7.49 | 7.43 | 7.15 | 7.99 | 100% | 0% |
| 10Y | 7.49 | 7.48 | 7.40 | 7.59 | 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 HDFC Short 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 Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term 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
Similar Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF INDIA SHORT TERM FUND Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.36 | 2.16 | 3.07 | 5.76 | 7.73 | 10.86 | 5.83 | – |
| Kotak Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.20 | 2.13 | 2.85 | 5.78 | 7.52 | 6.50 | 7.32 | – |
| SBI SHORT TERM FUND Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.15 | 2.05 | 2.76 | 5.66 | 7.42 | 6.44 | 7.11 | – |
| Tata Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.23 | 2.01 | 2.95 | 5.70 | 7.31 | 6.36 | 6.51 | – |
| Axis Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.25 | 2.14 | 3.20 | 6.30 | 7.85 | 6.82 | 7.54 | – |
| Invesco India Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.04 | 1.93 | 2.75 | 5.56 | 7.39 | 6.21 | 6.91 | – |
| UTI Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.21 | 2.08 | 2.99 | 5.78 | 7.47 | 7.57 | 6.43 | – |
| Groww Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.30 | 2.35 | 3.25 | 5.93 | 7.61 | 6.18 | 6.63 | 0.25 |
More funds from HDFC
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Flexi Cap Fund | -1.28 | 6.98 | 3.93 | 3.86 | 16.04 | 17.91 | 15.69 | – |
| HDFC Floating Interest Rates Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Floating Interest Rates Fund | 0.33 | 2.06 | 3.17 | 6.45 | 7.70 | 6.89 | 7.30 | – |
| HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage | -1.87 | 3.14 | 1.27 | 2.34 | 11.79 | 15.08 | 14.06 | – |
| HDFC Infrastructure Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Infrastructure | -1.19 | 1.06 | 3.22 | 0.47 | 14.33 | 20.50 | 11.45 | – |
| HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Debt Scheme - Corporate Bond Fund | -0.13 | 2.12 | 2.58 | 5.15 | 7.19 | 6.33 | 7.32 | – |
| HDFC Mid Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Mid Cap Fund | -1.37 | 5.97 | 8.47 | 10.32 | 17.64 | 19.59 | 17.33 | – |
| HDFC Large Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large Cap Fund | -2.19 | 5.11 | 0.41 | 0.20 | 9.78 | 11.65 | 12.24 | – |
| HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund Equity Scheme - ELSS - Tax Saver Fund | -2.38 | 4.56 | -0.28 | -2.65 | 13.32 | 14.53 | 13.05 | – |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.