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What is a Medium To Long Duration Fund?

A Medium To Long Duration Fund is a debt mutual fund that invests in debt instruments having a medium and long-term investment horizon. The Macaulay duration of the fund ranges between 4 and 7 years.

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Advantages of Medium To Long Duration Fund

Good returns

Since these funds also invest in long-term debt instruments, the returns are usually higher than short duration debt funds.

Mid to long-term investment

If you want to invest for 5 years or more for any medium-term financial goal, these funds are a suitable choice.

Diversified portfolio

You get an actively managed, diversified portfolio that invests in high-quality bonds and debt instruments for attractive returns.

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  • 5 YRS RETURNS 33.32%
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Understanding Medium To Long Duration Fund

  • What are Medium To Long Duration Funds?
  • What are the features of medium to long duration mutual funds?
  • Things to keep in mind when investing in Medium To Long Duration Funds
  • What are the types of risks that Medium To Long Duration Funds face?
  • What is the tax implication of Medium To Long Duration Funds?
  • What are the payout options?

What are Medium To Long Duration Funds?

  • A type of open-ended debt mutual fund, Medium To Long Duration Funds invest in debt securities in such a manner that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio lies between 4 and 7 years, making it suitable for medium to long-term investors.

What are the features of medium to long duration mutual funds?

  • Offers stable returns on investment

  • Low volatility risk since the fund primarily invests in debt and money market securities

  • There’s no capping on the maximum investment amount

  • Returns from these funds can go up to 10% p.a.

  • You can get better returns compared to fixed deposits while minimising investment risks

Things to keep in mind when investing in Medium To Long Duration Funds

Check the expense ratio of such schemes. A high ratio eats into the fund’s returns and should be avoided

Compare Medium To Long Duration Funds on their returns. A fund with the highest return is better

These funds face high interest rate risks since they invest in long-term debt securities which might fall in value if interest rates are cut.

What are the types of risks that Medium To Long Duration Funds face?

  • Credit risk

    Risk of default on the debt instrument

  • Interest rate risk

    Risk of rising interest rates, which reduces the value of debt instruments

  • Inflation risk

    Risk of inflation reducing the returns from the debt fund

  • Liquidity risk

    Risk of not being able to trade in debt instruments

What is the tax implication of Medium To Long Duration Funds?

  • Returns earned are taxed at your income tax slab rates

  • Dividends earned, if any, are taxed at your income tax slab rate

What are the payout options?

  • Dividend option

    Earn dividends on your investment at regular intervals

  • Growth option

    Accumulate the returns over the investment tenure and get a lump sum amount on redemption

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FAQs On Medium To Long Duration Fund

Medium To Long Duration Funds invest in debt securities and money market instruments such as treasury bills, government securities, commercial paper, non-convertible debentures, etc.

You can redeem your Medium To Long Duration Fund online either by logging into your demat account or through your account on the Aditya Birla Capital website.

The investment horizon for Medium To Long Duration Funds is 4 to 7 years.

Yes, Medium To Long Duration Funds can be a good option for new investors with financial goals spanning up to 7 years who are looking for better return potential than fixed-income instruments.

As per the 2023 Budget, Medium To Long Duration Funds are not eligible for tax savings.

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