INCOME TAX21 Sept 2026
What is duration risk in debt funds and how does it affect your NAV? 4 things investors should know | Mint
Debt fund net asset values (NAV) can fall when bond yields rise, and funds holding longer-duration bonds move more sharply. This affects anyone invested in medium or long-duration debt funds. Modified duration shows roughly how much a fund's value may change when yields move. Check duration along with credit quality, maturity and your own investment horizon before investing.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Bond prices and yields generally move in opposite directions, so a debt fund's NAV can fall when yields rise.
- A fund with a modified duration of four years could see roughly a 4% change in portfolio value for a 1 percentage-point movement in yields, in the opposite direction.
- Duration only shows interest-rate sensitivity, so credit quality, liquidity, portfolio composition and your own time horizon matter too.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before choosing a medium or long-duration debt fund, check its modified duration, portfolio and mandate, and match it to how long you can stay invested. Speak to your advisor if you are unsure.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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