NFO Alert: Edelweiss Mutual Fund Launches Low Duration Fund

Edelweiss Mutual Fund has launched the Edelweiss Low Duration Fund, an open-ended debt scheme investing primarily in low-duration debt and money market securities. The fund aims to generate income by maintaining a short investment horizon, with a short-term debt exposure.

NFO Details

The New Fund Offer (NFO)  details are as follows:

• Issue Dates: March 11, 2025 – March 18, 2025
• Fund Category: Debt – Low Duration
• Fund House: Edelweiss Mutual Fund
• Plans Available: Growth and IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal)
• Minimum Investment: ₹100
• Lock-in Period: None
• Exit Load: Nil
• Risk Level: Low to Moderate
• Benchmark: CRISIL Low Duration Debt A-I Index

Investment Strategy

The scheme’s primary objective is to generate income by investing in short-term debt instruments. As a low-duration debt fund, it typically invests in securities with maturities ranging from 6 to 12 months. 

These funds are structured to provide liquidity while aiming for moderate returns with lower volatility compared to long-duration debt funds.

Risk and Benchmark

The riskometer categorises this fund as low to moderate risk, indicating that while it carries lower risk compared to equity investments, it is still subject to interest rate fluctuations and credit risks associated with debt instruments. The fund’s performance will be measured against the CRISIL Low Duration Debt A-I Index, which tracks similar short-term debt securities.

Fund Management

The scheme is managed by Pranavi Kulkarni, who oversees the investment strategy and asset allocation. The Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA) for the fund is KFin Technologies Ltd., responsible for processing transactions and investor servicing.

Conclusion

With no exit load and no lock-in period, investors can redeem their investments at any time without additional costs. The low minimum investment of ₹100 makes the fund accessible to retail investors.

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