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Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund · Best Dynamic Bond Mutual Funds

NAV
₹14.97
-0.26% 1D
as of 20 Aug 2026

NAV history

+6.82%CAGR
52-week rangePrev NAV 15.01
Latest 14.97
Low 13.9294th percentile of its 52-week rangeHigh 15.04

Scorecard

★★★★☆4/5 vs 59 of 58 Dynamic Bond peers
  • Performance 60%
  • Risk 15%
  • Cost 10%
  • Downside 15%
How this is computed

Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Dynamic Bond (same plan and option). 59 of the 58 Dynamic Bond funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.

PerformanceStrong

3Y CAGR +7.31% · ranks 4 of 58 Dynamic Bond funds

RiskLow

Volatility 2.4% vs 3.4% category avg

CostLow

0.6% expense vs 1.3% category avg

ConsistencyModerate

82% of rolling 3Y windows were positive

Strengths & concerns

Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.

Strengths

  • Ahead of the Dynamic Bond average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 4.42pp
  • 3-year return (+7.31%) beats the Dynamic Bond average (+2.47%)
  • 5-year return (+6.03%) beats the Dynamic Bond average (+2.41%)
  • Ranks #3 of 58 on 1-year return in its Dynamic Bond cohort
  • Less volatile than its Dynamic Bond peers (2.4% vs 3.4%)

Concerns

No significant concerns identified.

Key Metrics

Category 1.25%
Category
0.33
Category -1.161.49

Scheme Info

Definitions
Plan
Regular · IDCW
Exit Load
0.005%
SIP Inv.
Benchmark
01 Nov 2012

Period returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)

Definitions
+0.59%
+3.71%
+4.03%
+4.17%

Annualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)

Definitions
+6.72%
+7.31%
+6.03%
+2.21%
+2.97%
Advanced metrics — risk

Risk (trailing 3Y)

Definitions
2.44%
0.33
0.46
-11.83%

Benchmark ratios

Not shown for Dynamic Bond — a debt, arbitrage or cash-like fund isn't measured against an equity index, so alpha/beta vs one would be noise rather than signal.

Fund vs category average (Dynamic Bond)

PeriodFundCategory avg.Diff
1M abs+0.59%+0.18%+0.41%
3M abs+3.71%+2.02%+1.69%
6M abs+4.03%+1.36%+2.67%
1Y CAGR+6.72%+2.30%+4.42%
3Y CAGR+7.31%+2.47%+4.84%
5Y CAGR+6.03%+2.41%+3.62%

Category average across peers in Dynamic Bond (up to 58 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).

Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.

Category rank

Vs 58 peers in Dynamic Bond

1Y return
+6.72%
Beats 96.6% · rank #3
3Y return
+7.31%
Beats 94.8% · rank #4
5Y return
+6.03%
Beats 86.3% · rank #8
Sharpe
0.33
Beats 93.1% · rank #5
Sortino
0.46
Beats 93.1% · rank #5

Rolling returns

Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s

Average
+2.7%
Median
+2.0%
Best
+11.2%
Worst
-9.4%
Positive periods
76.6%

154 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.

Worst falls, and the wait to get back

How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.

  • -11.8%19 Sep 201628 Dec 2016

    Fell over 3 months, back to the old high on 31 Aug 2023 6.7 years under water after the low.

  • -7.2%20 Mar 201421 Mar 2014

    Fell over 1 day, back to the old high on 15 Jan 2015 10 months under water after the low.

  • -6.0%19 Jun 201529 Jun 2015

    Fell over 10 days, back to the old high on 07 Apr 2016 9 months under water after the low.

Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.

Calendar-year returns

What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.

YearFund
2026part+4.25%
2025+5.93%
2024+9.27%
2023+6.51%
2022+2.50%
2021+1.94%
2020-0.46%
2019+1.89%
2018+1.88%
2017-0.13%

January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in.

Backtest this fund

What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.

Period
Invested
₹6.00L
Current value
₹7.07L
Absolute
+17.88%
XIRR
+6.73%
Value vs. invested

60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.

History points
3,331
Expense ratio
AUM
Portfolio turnover
Exit load

Taxation

Taxed as debt

This is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — every rupee of gain is added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate, whatever the holding period.

Any holding period
30%
Short- and long-term alike

Your income-tax slab — no LTCG or indexation benefit

Your income-tax slab

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Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.

Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.

About Debt funds

Debt funds lend money to governments and companies and earn interest. They're generally steadier than equity funds; their risk comes from interest-rate moves and, for some, the creditworthiness of borrowers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard?

As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard is ₹14.97 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.

What returns has Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard delivered?

Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard has returned +6.72% over 1 year, +7.31% per year over 3 years, +6.03% per year over 5 years and +2.97% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.

What is the expense ratio of Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard?

Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard charges an expense ratio of 0.61% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.

What are the top holdings of Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard?

Its largest holdings are GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 35840 GOI 15AP65 6.9 FV RS 100 (20.5%), STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 37068 TN 11FB36 7.54 FV RS 100 (10.5%), MUTHOOT FINANCE LIMITED SR 35-A OP I 9.09 NCD 01JU29 FVRS1LAC (6.4%), VEDANTA LIMITED 8.95 NCD 16MR29 FVRS1LAC (6.4%) and STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 37474 TN 03JU33 7.69 FV RS 100 (6.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.

How risky is Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard?

It is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 2.4% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -11.8%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.

What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.33 mean?

The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard's 0.33 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.

What is the benchmark of Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard?

Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard is benchmarked against the NIFTY Composite Debt Index A-III. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.

Who manages Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard?

Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard is managed by Abhishek Bisen and Deepak Agrawal at Kotak Mahindra.

How is Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard taxed?

Kotak Dynamic Bond Fund - Regular Plan - Standard is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — capital gains are added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate regardless of how long you held the units.