Dynamic funds are sensitive to changes in interest rates. When interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds (which typically have fixed interest rates) decreases, leading to lower returns for debt funds. Conversely, when interest rates fall, the value of existing bonds increases, resulting in higher returns.
These funds are designed to adapt to changing interest rate environments. They can adjust their portfolio by investing more in long-term bonds when interest rates are falling (to benefit from higher future interest payments) and investing more in short-term bonds when interest rates are rising (to reduce the impact of declining bond prices). This flexibility allows dynamic mutual funds to potentially deliver steadier returns compared to traditional debt funds.
List of the top-performing Dynamic Bond Mutual Funds sorted by returns with their AUM and Expense Ratio.
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AUM ₹447 Cr •
Expense 0.71%
AUM ₹1767 Cr •
Expense 0.64%
AUM ₹673 Cr •
Expense 0.75%
AUM ₹14450 Cr •
Expense 0.59%
AUM ₹2826 Cr •
Expense 0.58%
AUM ₹724 Cr •
Expense 0.27%
AUM ₹105 Cr •
Expense 0.35%
AUM ₹1603 Cr •
Expense 0.54%
AUM ₹3344 Cr •
Expense 0.61%
AUM ₹1378 Cr •
Expense 0.32%
AUM ₹180 Cr •
Expense 0.71%
AUM ₹2962 Cr •
Expense 0.71%
AUM ₹135 Cr •
Expense 0.51%
AUM ₹45 Cr •
Expense 0.52%
AUM ₹4358 Cr •
Expense 0.32%
AUM ₹158 Cr •
Expense 0.18%
AUM ₹125 Cr •
Expense 0.63%
AUM ₹62 Cr •
Expense 0.45%
AUM ₹79 Cr •
Expense 0.39%
AUM ₹81 Cr •
Expense 1.25%
Dynamic bond funds are a type of open-ended debt mutual fund that actively manages their portfolio by adjusting the allocation between short-term and long-term bonds based on market interest rate movements. This flexibility allows you to potentially capitalise on both rising and falling interest rate environments.
Dynamic funds are known for their ability to switch between short-term and long-term securities. This allows them to adapt to changing interest rate environments. The fund manager's expertise in predicting interest rate movements is crucial. If they anticipate a decline in interest rates, they may invest in long-term bonds to benefit from potential capital gains as bond prices rise. Conversely, if they expect interest rates to increase, they may shift to short-term bonds to avoid losses from falling bond prices.
By strategically shifting between different types of bonds and adjusting their portfolio based on interest rate expectations, dynamic debt funds aim to provide smoother returns and reduce the impact of interest rate fluctuations.
In the past six months, the ICICI Prudential All Seasons Bond Fund Direct Plan Growth has emerged as the leader in AUM growth, witnessing an impressive addition of ₹1.36K crore. This positions it as one of the top-performing Dynamic Bond mutual funds in terms of investor interest and fund growth.
Over the last six months, 2 Dynamic Bond Mutual Funds have added Capital Infra Trust to their portfolio. This move highlights the stock’s growing appeal in the segment as a promising investment.
In contrast, Indus Infra Trust has been exited by 0 of 22 Dynamic Bond Mutual Funds in the last six months. This shift underscores a cautious approach by fund managers toward the stock, reflecting changing market dynamics.
Over the last 6 months, Dynamic Bond category has seen increased allocation towards Securitize, Financial Services, Basic Materials sectors and allocation in Utilities, Real Estate sectors has decreased
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