Best Long Duration Mutual Funds
Long duration funds run a Macaulay duration above 7 years — the most rate-sensitive debt category there is. They can post equity-like gains when rates fall sharply and equity-like losses when rates rise.
Top long duration mutual funds by 3Y returns
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NAV data as of 05 Oct 2026. Returns are CAGR for periods ≥1 year, computed from AMFI NAV history. Ratings are WealthTicker’s own, ranked within sub-category peers — not a SEBI or agency rating. See our methodology for every formula. This is data, not investment advice.
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What are long duration mutual funds?
Long duration funds run a Macaulay duration above 7 years — the most rate-sensitive debt category there is. They can post equity-like gains when rates fall sharply and equity-like losses when rates rise.
How are long duration mutual funds taxed?
Debt taxation: all gains are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, regardless of holding period (for units bought on or after 1 April 2023).