JM Dynamic Bond Fund
JM Financial Mutual Fund · Best Dynamic Bond Mutual Funds
This is the Direct plan of JM Dynamic Bond Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is distributed, which is why this NAV sits below the growth plan of the same fund.
NAV history
Scorecard
★★★★★5/5 vs 55 of 54 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). 55 of the 54 Dynamic Bond funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +6.93% · ranks 13 of 54 Dynamic Bond funds
Volatility 1.8% vs 3.4% category avg
0.4% expense vs 0.6% category avg
100% 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
- 1-year return (+4.36%) beats the Dynamic Bond average (+2.74%)
- 3-year return (+6.93%) beats the Dynamic Bond average (+2.96%)
- 5-year return (+6.10%) beats the Dynamic Bond average (+2.89%)
- Less volatile than its Dynamic Bond peers (1.8% vs 3.4%)
- Low expense ratio (0.43%) vs the Dynamic Bond average of 0.57%
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark 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)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.24% | +0.18% | +0.06% |
| 3M abs | +2.30% | +2.07% | +0.23% |
| 6M abs | +2.15% | +1.37% | +0.78% |
| 1Y CAGR | +4.36% | +2.74% | +1.62% |
| 3Y CAGR | +6.93% | +2.96% | +3.97% |
| 5Y CAGR | +6.10% | +2.89% | +3.21% |
Category average across peers in Dynamic Bond (up to 54 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 54 peers in Dynamic Bond
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
152 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into JM Dynamic Bond Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +2.41% | |
| 2025 | +7.50% | |
| 2024 | +8.50% | |
| 2023 | +6.66% | |
| 2022 | +4.22% | |
| 2021 | +3.44% | |
| 2020 | +8.54% | |
| 2019 | +6.70% | |
| 2018 | +7.99% | |
| 2017 | +8.04% |
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.
Taxation
Taxed as debtThis 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.
Your income-tax slab — no LTCG or indexation benefit
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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.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIDown +7% from its peak of ₹57.18Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
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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 JM Dynamic Bond Fund?
As of 21 Aug 2026, the NAV of JM Dynamic Bond Fund is ₹46.72 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has JM Dynamic Bond Fund delivered?
JM Dynamic Bond Fund has returned +4.36% over 1 year, +6.93% per year over 3 years, +6.10% per year over 5 years and +7.38% 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 JM Dynamic Bond Fund?
JM Dynamic Bond Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.43% 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 JM Dynamic Bond Fund?
Its largest holdings are GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 37426 GOI 11MY36 6.94 FV RS 100 (13.3%), REC LIMITED SERIES 192 7.50 BD 28FB30 FVRS10LAC (8.5%), NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 25G 7.48 BD 15SP28 FVRS1LAC (7.5%), SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA SR IV 7.04 BD 09FB29 FVRS1LAC (7.5%) and GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 36232 GOI 21JL30 6.01 FV RS 100 (7.4%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is JM Dynamic Bond Fund?
It is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 1.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -3.0%. 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 0.24 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. JM Dynamic Bond Fund's 0.24 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of JM Dynamic Bond Fund?
JM Dynamic Bond Fund is benchmarked against the AMFI prescribed benchmark for all schemes except ETFs / Index Funds and FOFs with. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages JM Dynamic Bond Fund?
JM Dynamic Bond Fund is managed by Ruchi Fozdar, Jayant Dhoot and Killol Pandya at JM Financial.
How is JM Dynamic Bond Fund taxed?
JM Dynamic Bond Fund 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.