About Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) is a dividend yield fund managed by Sundaram Mutual Fund. Invest mainly in companies that pay high dividends relative to their share price.
The investment objective of the scheme would be to provide capital appreciation and/or dividend distribution by investing predominantly in a well-diversified portfolio of companies that have a relatively high dividend yield.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Sundaram 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 are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | GROWTH | ₹146.5551 | 149700 |
| Direct | IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) | ₹61.1715 | 149699 |
| Regular | GROWTH | ₹132.1978 | 149697 |
| Regular | IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) | ₹35.9455 | 149698 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) today?
The NAV of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹146.5551 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹132.1978, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -3.68%, and 9.89% a year over 3 years. That places it 9 of 9 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)?
The Direct plan charges 1.26% 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 Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund)?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 18.9% from 27 Sept 2024 to 28 Feb 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 77% ended in a gain.
Which category does Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) belong to?
It is a Dividend Yield Fund from Sundaram Mutual Fund. Invest mainly in companies that pay high dividends relative to their share price.
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 Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) taxed?
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
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.