Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹16.70
Day change
0.07%
Volatility
0.6%
Sharpe
0.19
Max drawdown
-1.0%
AUM
₹16,639 Cr
Category rank
3 / 4
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.28% | 0.66% | 2.11% | 3.54% | 6.61% | 7.28% | 6.55% | 6.34% | – |
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 Ultra Short Term Fund is a debt fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund, classified under Debt as Debt Scheme - Ultra Short Duration Fund. Debt funds are sensitive to interest-rate moves and the credit quality of holdings. Its latest NAV is ₹16.70, with assets under management of about ₹16,639 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC Ultra Short Term Fund has recorded a return of about 6.6%, with a three-year return of 7.3% and a five-year return of 6.5%. Its annualised volatility is 0.6% — relatively low fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 0.19, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 6.46 | 7.03 | 3.57 | 8.92 | 100% | 0% |
| 3Y | 6.17 | 6.06 | 4.98 | 7.54 | 100% | 0% |
| 5Y | 6.17 | 6.13 | 6.01 | 6.55 | 100% | 0% |
| 7Y | 6.47 | 6.44 | 6.31 | 6.67 | 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 Ultra 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 Debt Scheme - Ultra Short 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
Similar Debt Scheme - Ultra Short Duration Fund
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Ultra Short Term Fund Debt Scheme - Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.71 | 2.21 | 3.92 | 7.15 | 7.56 | 6.77 | – | 0.26 |
| ICICI Prudential Ultra Short term Fund Debt Scheme - Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.65 | 2.12 | 3.67 | 6.88 | 7.46 | 6.77 | 7.24 | 0.34 |
| Motilal Oswal Ultra Short Term Fund Debt Scheme - Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.59 | 1.90 | 3.48 | 6.30 | 6.47 | 5.78 | 4.12 | 0.21 |
More funds from HDFC
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Focused Fund Equity Scheme - Focused Fund | -1.54 | 6.44 | 2.21 | 1.60 | 15.87 | 18.73 | 14.67 | – |
| 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 Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.15 | 2.03 | 2.95 | 6.01 | 7.58 | 6.63 | 7.42 | – |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.