HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth

Debt

HDFC Mutual Fund

Ultra Short Duration

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹15.62

NAV as on 18 Aug 2025

6.68%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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959 people have invested ₹ 7.1Cr in HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Performance vs. Ultra Short Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (18-Aug-25)

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
0.46%
1.77%
3.93%
7.78%
7.44%
6.09%
Ultra Short Duration Avg
0.4%
1.58%
3.56%
7.14%
6.77%
5.57%
Best in Ultra Short Duration
0.52%
1.89%
4.17%
8.26%
7.7%
7.52%
Worst in Ultra Short Duration
0.43%
1.51%
3.15%
6.42%
6.38%
5.13%
Category Rank
9/17
3/16
7/17
6/16
11/15
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HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

10
/17
77% Performance
59% Risk Management
9% Cost

Ranked 10 out of 17 mutual funds in the ultra short duration category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
HDFC Ultra S/T Fund
10/17
17,328Cr
0.37%
7.78%
7.44%
-0.20
3.17
2.44
8.88
1.93
Invesco India Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
1/17
1,191Cr
0.24%
7.86%
7.44%
-0.18
3.09
2.44
7.18
1.92
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth
2/17
16,382Cr
0.39%
7.96%
7.57%
-0.09
3.20
2.77
12.96
2.39
Tata Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth
3/17
4,611Cr
0.28%
7.97%
7.55%
-0.01
2.83
2.96
13.20
2.54
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HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Returns Calculator

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HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Aug-25)

Debt & Cash 99.7%

AAA
90.1%
AA
9.9%
Debt allocation has gone up from 47.6% to 53.5%
Debt allocation has gone up from 47.6% to 53.5%
Cash allocation has gone down from 52.2% to 46.2%
Cash allocation has gone down from 52.2% to 46.2%

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 99.7%

Corporate
58.2%
Cash Equivalent
28.6%
Government
13.2%

Top 2 Sectors in July were Corporate, Government

Jul'25

Corporate

66%

Government

12%

Jun'25

Corporate

64%

Government

11%

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.37%
Benchmark
CRISIL Ultra Short Duration Debt TR INR
AUM₹17328 Cr
Inception Date25 September, 2018
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
174.52%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low to Moderate Risk

About HDFC Ultra S/T Fund

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 25 September, 2018. The fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, Anil Bamboli, Praveen Jain. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth has ₹17328 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 6.68% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.78%, 7.44% and 6.09% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Cash Equivalent, Government. Its top holdings are Treasury Bills, Power Finance Corporation Limited, Bank of Baroda, Bharti Telecom Limited, Punjab National Bank (18/03/2026)

Taxation

As it is a ultra short duration 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 HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth

The fund seeks to generate income / capital appreciation through investment in debt securities and money market instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective 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. HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth, since 22 June 2023

Anil Bamboli

Fund Manager of HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth, since 25 September 2018

Praveen Jain

Fund Manager of HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth, since 30 August 2024

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jul'25
Jun'25
May'25
AUM
₹ 17.3K Cr
₹ 17.2K Cr
₹ 16.6K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 17.3K Cr as of Jul'25
  • AUM increased by 161.5 Cr between Jul'25 and Jun'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Ultra S/T Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the HDFC Ultra S/T Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘HDFC Ultra S/T Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of HDFC Ultra S/T Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹15.62. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

HDFC Ultra S/T Fund fund has generated a return of 7.78% in 1 year, 7.44% in 3 years, 6.09% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Ultra S/T Fund?

The fund managers are Dhruv Muchhal, Anil Bamboli, Praveen Jain.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.37%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹17328 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Ultra S/T Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Treasury Bills(4.86%), Power Finance Corporation Limited(4.77%), Bank of Baroda(3.54%)