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BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 4/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
- Refresh frequency: Whenever TopFund re-syncs this fund's data
- Limitations: The provider's own rating methodology isn't disclosed here — see the provider's own site for their criteria
TopFund Score: 71/100 · Good
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)4/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)7.7%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.21%
- AUM (15%)₹275 Cr
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BNP Paribas Mutual Fund · Debt · Corporate Bond
₹31.4
AUM: ₹274 Cr
NAV updated 2 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Idcw
Risk
Moderate
Expense Ratio
0.21%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Mayank Prakash, Vikram Pamnani
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
CRISIL Corporate Debt A-II Index
Sharpe Ratio
-0.36
Std Dev (1Y)
1.29%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
+0.18%
3m
+1.1%
6m
+3.79%
1y
+5.92%
3y
+7.7%
5y
+6.24%
10y
+6.05%
since inception
+2.4%
TopFund's Take on BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option
BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option holds up reasonably well within the Corporate Bond category, backed by a 4-star rating. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 71/100.
Cost: At 0.21%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 36% below the Corporate Bond category average of 0.33% (based on 197 comparable funds). Lower costs compound in your favour over long holding periods.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -0.36 — over the past year, returns haven't kept pace with the volatility involved, even before accounting for the risk-free rate. Separately, annualised volatility of 1.29% is on the lower side for a Corporate Bond fund, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors whose goals and risk appetite align with a Debt fund.
This is an automated, data-driven analysis based on the fund's own metrics and its category peers — not personalized investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option is ₹31.4. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 5.92% · 3Y CAGR: 7.7% · 5Y CAGR: 6.24%
The expense ratio of BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option is 0.21% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option is managed by Mayank Prakash, Vikram Pamnani at BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.
BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option is classified as a Moderate risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a moderate risk appetite.
BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option is a Corporate Bond fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
You can start a SIP in BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option with as little as ₹500 per month through most mutual fund platforms. The minimum lump sum investment is typically ₹1,000.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of BARODA BNP PARIBAS Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - Annual IDCW Option is ₹275 crore. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
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