Debt funds publish the yield to maturity in their factsheets, which captures the returns that the bonds will generate if held until maturity
Mutual funds usually publish the yield to maturity or YTM for all debt funds in their factsheets. The YTM is based on the current marked-to-market price of the bond, not the yield at which the security was acquired. Basically, YTM captures the returns that the bond will generate if held from current date until maturity, after factoring in all the interest received in this period. The other number that is disclosed by Mutual fund houses is the average maturity of the portfolio. This tells you the number of years to maturity for debt securities in a fund portfolio. It helps decide the NAV sensitivity to interest rate changes. Longer the average maturity, higher the NAV swings due to rate changes.
You can find the numbers on the snapshot page of the fund on our website. Here is a link for one of the funds Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund
Yes, using a combination of YTM and duration can help you gauge the return potential of a fund's portfolio as well as the kind of rate risk you may bear. But it is important too, to look at the fund's track record and expense ratio to make the choice.
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