Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
NAV as on 21-04-2025
₹ 26.32
▲0.6%
1D
Inception Returns
9%
/yr
Historical NAV & Returns
About Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 13 February, 2014. The fund is managed by Rahul Dedhia. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.
Key Parameters
- Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has ₹173 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Dec 1969 and is less than category average.
- The fund has an expense ratio 0.5.
Returns
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 9.04% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 12.44%, 8.54% and 7.82% respectively.
Holdings
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 7.34% Govt Stock 2064, 7.3% Govt Stock 2053, 7.18% Govt Stock 2037, 6.79% Govt Stock 2034, 7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Taxation
As it is a government bond mutual fund the taxation is as follows:If the fund is debt oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in debt instruments:Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for less than 24 months, STCG will be taxed at your income slab rate.Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for more than 24 months, LTCG will be taxed at 12.5%.Invested after 1 April 2023, capital gains will be taxed at your income slab rate.Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate.
Investment objective of Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income through investment in Securities of various maturities issued and/or created by the Central Government and State Governments of India. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized.
Minimum Investment and lockin period
Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth Overview
| Expense ratio | 0.51% |
Benchmark | CRISIL Dynamic Gilt TR INR |
| AUM | ₹173 Cr |
| Inception Date | 13 February, 2014 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹100/₹100 |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Lock In | No Lock-in |
TurnOver | 458.59% |
| STCG | Selling mutual fund within 36 months, gains taxed at slab rates. |
| LTCG | Holding over 3 years, gains taxed at slab rates without indexation. |
| Risk |   Moderate Risk |
Trailing Returns
as on (21-Apr-25)
Fund Distribution
as on (31-Dec-69)
- AUM of the fund stands at 171.5 Cr as of Mar'25
- AUM increased by 0.2 Cr between Mar'25 and Feb'25
Top Sector in March was Government
Holdings | Weight% | 1M Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
 7.34% Govt Stock 2064 | 46.06% | 0% | |
7.3% Govt Stock 2053 | 21.38% | 0% | |
7.18% Govt Stock 2037 | 12.19% | 0% | |
6.79% Govt Stock 2034 | 11.87% | -20% | |
7.23% Govt Stock 2039 | 6.13% | 0% |
Funds | 1Y Returns | 3Y Returns | 5Y Returns | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth | 12.44% | 8.54% | 7.82% | 9.04% |
 DSP Gilt Fund Direct Plan Growth | 13.23% | 8.97% | 7.57% | 8.52% |
 SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Direct Growth | 12.67% | 9.13% | 7.53% | 9.49% |
 ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Plan Growth | 11.96% | 9.02% | 7.72% | 8.83% |
Mutual Fund Insights
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth Highlights
Moderate Risk
About the fund
AUM size ₹173 Cr
Expense Ratio 0.51%
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1Y CAGR
▲ 10.64
3Y CAGR
▲ 8.08
Frequently Asked Questions for Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
Edelweiss Government Securities Fund Direct Growth | Absolute Returns | CAGR Returns |
1 Month Returns | 2.57% | 2.57% |
6 Month Returns | 5.77% | 5.77% |
1 Year Returns | 12.44% | 12.44% |
3 Years Returns | 27.85% | 8.54% |
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AAA | 100 |