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DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 5/5, 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: 81/100 · Excellent
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)5/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)7.37%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.29%
- AUM (15%)₹2,816 Cr
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DSP Mutual Fund · Debt · Corporate Bond
₹17.51
AUM: ₹2,816 Cr
NAV updated 3 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Idcw
Risk
Moderate
Expense Ratio
0.29%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Vikram Chopra, Saurabh Bhatia
Inception
Sep 2018
Benchmark
CRISIL Corporate Debt A-II Index
Sharpe Ratio
-3.12
Std Dev (1Y)
1.81%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
+0.55%
3m
+1.72%
6m
+3.53%
1y
+6.05%
3y
+7.37%
5y
+6.05%
10y
+7.09%
since inception
+0.78%
TopFund's Take on DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly
DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly ranks among the stronger performers in the Corporate Bond category, backed by a 5-star rating. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 81/100.
Cost: At 0.29%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 12% 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 -3.12 — 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 1.81% 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 DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly is ₹17.51. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 6.05% · 3Y CAGR: 7.37% · 5Y CAGR: 6.05%
The expense ratio of DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly is 0.29% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly is managed by Vikram Chopra, Saurabh Bhatia at DSP Mutual Fund.
DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly is classified as a Moderate risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a moderate risk appetite.
DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly is a Corporate Bond fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
You can start a SIP in DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly 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 DSP Corporate Bond Fund - Direct - IDCW - Monthly is ₹2,816 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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