BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031
This is the Regular plan of BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
NAV history
Scorecard
★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 75 of 153 FoF Domestic 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 FoF Domestic (same plan and option). 75 of the 153 FoF Domestic funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +7.02% · ranks 62 of 75 FoF Domestic funds
Volatility 3.1% vs 17.5% category avg
0.0% expense vs 0.7% 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
- Less volatile than its FoF Domestic peers (3.1% vs 17.5%)
- Low expense ratio (0.04%) vs the FoF Domestic average of 0.70%
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- 1-year return (+3.63%) trails the FoF Domestic average (+11.47%)
- 3-year return (+7.02%) trails the FoF Domestic average (+19.42%)
- 5-year return (+6.14%) trails the FoF Domestic average (+12.70%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.17 below the FoF Domestic average of 0.66
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Fund vs category average (FoF Domestic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -0.38% | -3.42% | +3.04% |
| 3M abs | -0.55% | -1.46% | +0.91% |
| 6M abs | +3.32% | +4.75% | -1.43% |
| 1Y CAGR | +3.63% | +11.47% | -7.84% |
| 3Y CAGR | +7.02% | +19.42% | -12.40% |
| 5Y CAGR | +6.14% | +12.70% | -6.56% |
Category average across peers in FoF Domestic (151 of 153 carry a figure for at least one period), 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 153 peers in FoF Domestic
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 BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031, 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 | +2.20% | |
| 2025 | +8.37% | |
| 2024 | +9.06% | |
| 2023 | +6.85% | |
| 2022 | +3.31% | |
| 2021 | +4.87% | |
| 2020part | +1.71% |
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.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Other99.74%
- Cash & Equivalents0.26%
AMC Profile
Edelweiss Mutual Fund is the asset management arm of the Edelweiss Group. It absorbed JPMorgan's Indian schemes in 2016, and is known for running most of the industry's overseas feeder funds alongside its domestic equity and debt range.
Fund Managers
RDRahul DedhiaManaging since 15 Jan 2026
Fund Manager
B.E (Electronics) years from Mumbai University and MBA (Finance) from MET College Mumbai
Mr. Rahul Dedhia has over 15 years of experience in fixed income market including 13 years in the mutual fund industry. Prior to joining Edelweiss AMC, Mr. Dedhia was associated as Assistant Fund Manager with DHFL Pramerica Mutual Fund from March 2016 to October 2017 and with Deutsche Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd from July 2014 to March 2016. He has an experience
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 is ₹14.22 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 delivered?
BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 has returned +3.63% over 1 year, +7.02% per year over 3 years, +6.14% per year over 5 years and +5.87% 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 BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031?
BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 charges an expense ratio of 0.04% 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 BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031?
BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031's largest holdings are BHARAT BOND ETF-APRIL 2031-GROWTH (99.7%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031?
BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 3.1% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -3.8%. 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 0.17 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031's 0.17 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031?
BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 is benchmarked against the Nifty BHARAT Bond Index – April 2031. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031?
BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 is managed by Rahul Dedhia and Hetul Raval at Edelweiss.
How is BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 taxed?
BHARAT Bond FOF- April 2031 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.