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SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund

SBI Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Debt
  • Low Duration Fund
  • Low to Moderate Risk
  • Rank 17 of 20 over 3 years
3-year returns
7.1%
a year
NAV
₹3,941.55
▼ 0% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹10,942 Cr
Expense ratio
0.44%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹3,763.70 and has returned 6.6% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average low duration fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year5.8%5.9%behind19 of 23
3 years7.1%7.3%behind17 of 20
5 years6.6%6.6%behind10 of 17
10 years6.7%6.7%ahead7 of 15
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.4%0.4%
3 months1.3%1.1%
6 months3.2%3%
1 year5.8%5.3%
2 yearsp.a.6.8%6.2%
3 yearsp.a.7.1%6.6%
5 yearsp.a.6.6%6%
7 yearsp.a.6.3%5.8%
10 yearsp.a.6.7%6.3%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 5.77% in the last 1Y

3,7293,8343,93913 Nov 202518 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹19,173
XIRR (per year)
6.7%
Value today
₹1,99,173

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 October 2026

  • Debt91%
  • Cash8.6%
  • Other0.43%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
HDFC Bank LtdCRISIL A1+5.59%
Radhakrishna Securitisation Trust (Obligor - Digital Fibre Infrastructure Trust)CRISIL AAA(SO)4.55%
91 DAY T-BILL 14.01.27Sovereign4.53%
Indian BankCRISIL A1+4.5%
Canara BankCRISIL A1+4.49%
Kotak Mahindra Bank LtdCRISIL A1+4.47%
ICICI Bank Ltd[ICRA]A1+4.46%
Bharti Telecom LtdCRISIL AAA4.07%
LIC Housing Finance LtdCRISIL A1+3.59%
Bajaj Finance LtdCRISIL AAA3.34%

and 37 more holdings.

From the monthly portfolio SBI Mutual Fund publishes for this scheme, as required by SEBI. Cash covers bank balances, treasury bills lent overnight and money due to the scheme, which carry no ISIN and so are shown as the remainder.Original disclosure

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
0.5% a year
about the same as the low duration fund average
Worst fall so far
−1.3%
Mar 2020 to Mar 2020, against −2.4% for the category.
Years that made money
100%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
4.9% to 8.1%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 6.7%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Expense ratio
0.44%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Sudhir Agrawal

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund against other funds in the Low Duration Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
HSBC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund6.02%7.75%–0.4%₹847 Cr
Nippon India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund6.09%7.38%6.79%0.39%₹7,096 Cr
Mirae Asset Ultra Short to Short Term Fund6.07%7.38%6.68%0.21%₹2,290 Cr
Axis Ultra Short to Short Term Fund6.05%7.37%6.75%0.37%₹4,563 Cr
Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund5.87%7.37%6.76%0.41%₹12,566 Cr
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short to Short Term Fund5.96%7.36%6.72%0.42%₹18,781 Cr
SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund5.77%7.15%6.58%0.44%₹10,942 Cr

About SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund

SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund is a low duration fund managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Debt funds with a portfolio duration of 6 to 12 months.

To provide investors an opportunity to generate regular income with reasonable degree of liquidity through investments in debt and money market instruments in such a manner that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 6 months and 12 months.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by SBI Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹3,941.5528119812
DirectIDCW₹1,519.4224119810
DirectIDCW₹1,545.9847119811
DirectIDCW₹1,751.5397119818
DirectIDCW₹1,521.6476119819
RegularGrowth₹3,763.7035106212
RegularGrowth₹3,830.0783106217
RegularIDCW₹1,466.0151106213
RegularIDCW₹1,466.0025106214
RegularIDCW₹1,491.6757106215
RegularIDCW₹1,650.7112106216
RegularIDCW₹1,466.3607106221
RegularIDCW₹1,462.7205106222

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund today?

The NAV of SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹3,941.5528 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹3,763.7035, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 5.77%, and 7.15% a year over 3 years and 6.58% a year over 5 years. That places it 17 of 20 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.44% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 1.3% from 9 Mar 2020 to 24 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.

What does SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund invest in?

As on 31 Oct 2026 it held 47 positions, the largest being HDFC Bank Ltd (5.6%), Radhakrishna Securitisation Trust (Obligor - Digital Fibre Infrastructure Trust) (4.5%), 91 DAY T-BILL 14.01.27 (4.5%). Portfolios change every month.

Which category does SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund belong to?

It is a Low Duration Fund from SBI Mutual Fund. Debt funds with a portfolio duration of 6 to 12 months.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from SBI Ultra Short to Short Term Fund taxed?

Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.