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Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth 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
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- Limitations: The provider's own rating methodology isn't disclosed here — see the provider's own site for their criteria
TopFund Score: 70/100 · Good
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)4/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)6.45%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.17%
- AUM (15%)₹575 Cr
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Baroda Mutual Fund · Debt · Gilt
₹48.25
AUM: ₹574 Cr
NAV updated 11 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
Moderate to High
Expense Ratio
0.17%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Hetal Shah
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
CRISIL Dynamic Gilt Index
Sharpe Ratio
-0.99
Std Dev (1Y)
3.15%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-1.15%
3m
+0.79%
6m
+1.87%
1y
+3.18%
3y
+6.45%
5y
+5.61%
10y
+6.4%
since inception
+7.45%
TopFund's Take on Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option
Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option holds up reasonably well within the Gilt 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 70/100.
Cost: At 0.17%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 65% below the Gilt category average of 0.49% (based on 62 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 -0.99 — 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 3.15% is on the lower side for a Gilt fund, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to conservative investors prioritising capital stability and predictable income over high growth.
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 GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option is ₹48.25. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 3.18% · 3Y CAGR: 6.45% · 5Y CAGR: 5.61%
The expense ratio of Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option is 0.17% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option is managed by Hetal Shah at Baroda Mutual Fund.
Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option is classified as a Moderate to High risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a moderate risk appetite.
Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option is a Gilt fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
You can start a SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth 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 GILT FUND - Direct Plan - Growth Option is ₹575 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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