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Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option
★★★★★ TopFund est.
TopFund Score (fallback rating)
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- Formula: 3-year trailing return percentile within category, adjusted ±1 star for expense ratio
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TopFund Score: 51/100 · Average
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)2/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)5.21%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.51%
- AUM (15%)₹127 Cr
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Edelweiss Mutual Fund · Income/Debt Oriented · Gilt Fund
₹23.27
AUM: ₹127 Cr
NAV updated 11 days ago
Plan
Regular
Option
Idcw
Risk
Moderate to High
Expense Ratio
0.51%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Dhawal Dalal, Gautam Kaul
Inception
Feb 2014
Benchmark
CRISIL Dynamic Gilt Index
Sharpe Ratio
-2.85
Std Dev (1Y)
5.07%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-2.52%
3m
-2.06%
6m
-4.43%
1y
+3.71%
3y
+5.21%
5y
+6.03%
10y
+7.31%
since inception
+3.42%
TopFund's Take on Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option sits in the middle of the pack for Gilt Fund funds, currently carrying a 2-star rating. Returns have been soft relative to what the category has offered — worth checking if this is a temporary phase or a longer pattern. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 51/100.
Cost: At 0.51%, the expense ratio runs 19% above the Gilt Fund category average of 0.43%. That gap is worth weighing against the fund's actual performance versus cheaper peers before committing to a long SIP.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -2.85 — 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 5.07% is on the lower side for a Gilt Fund 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 Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option is ₹23.27. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 3.71% · 3Y CAGR: 5.21% · 5Y CAGR: 6.03%
The expense ratio of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option is 0.51% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option is managed by Dhawal Dalal, Gautam Kaul at Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option is classified as a Moderate to High risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a moderate risk appetite.
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option is a Gilt Fund fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
You can start a SIP in Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - 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 Edelweiss Government Securities Fund - Regular Plan Fortnightly - IDCW Option is ₹127 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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