DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund
NAV history
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 133 of 270 Index Funds 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 Index Funds (same plan and option). 133 of the 270 Index Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +7.79% · ranks 65 of 270 Index Funds
Volatility 2.0% vs 11.8% category avg
0.1% expense vs 0.4% 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 (+5.58%) beats the Index Funds average (+3.68%)
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.64 vs 0.17 Index Funds average
- Less volatile than its Index Funds peers (2.0% vs 11.8%)
- Low expense ratio (0.15%) vs the Index Funds average of 0.40%
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- 3-year return (+7.79%) trails the Index Funds average (+9.94%)
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 Index Funds — 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 (Index Funds)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.44% | +0.86% | -0.42% |
| 3M abs | +3.48% | +3.84% | -0.36% |
| 6M abs | +3.21% | +2.31% | +0.90% |
| 1Y CAGR | +5.58% | +3.68% | +1.90% |
| 3Y CAGR | +7.79% | +9.94% | -2.15% |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +9.62% | — |
Category average across peers in Index Funds (up to 270 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 270 peers in Index Funds
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
31 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +4.13% | |
| 2025 | +6.97% | |
| 2024 | +9.96% | |
| 2023part | +7.47% |
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.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIDown +10% from its peak of ₹317.78Cr 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.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
36 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
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.
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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 Index funds & ETFs
Index funds and ETFs simply track a benchmark such as the Nifty 50 rather than trying to beat it. They charge far lower fees than active funds, and their return is the index's return minus that small cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund is ₹13.16 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund delivered?
DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund has returned +5.58% over 1 year, +7.79% per year over 3 years and +8.02% 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 DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund?
DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.15% 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 DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund?
Its largest holdings are GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 31909 GOI 22AG32 7.26 FV RS 100 (36.7%), GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 32584 GOI 06FB33 7.26 FV RS 100 (13.2%), STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 32706 MH 08MR33 7.7 FV RS 100 (12.1%), 7.74% Maharashtra SDL 2033 (10.5%) and STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 32546 MH 25JN33 7.64 FV RS 100 (9.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund?
It is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 2.0% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -1.8%. 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 0.64 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund's 0.64 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund?
DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund is benchmarked against the CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Index - April 2033. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund?
DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund is managed by Shantanu Godambe at DSP.
How is DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index Fund taxed?
DSP CRISIL-IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL - April 2033 Index 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.