Want to Earn Regular Income? Bet on These Top-performing Income Funds
Last Updated : March 17, 2017, 12:50 p.m.
When it comes to investments for the future, the mind casts back to instruments such as fixed deposits, life insurance, mutual funds and others. Of these instruments, which strikes investors the most is mutual fund because of its ability to mobilize the assets, churn out returns and ensure safety of the capital. So, if you want to enjoy these benefits, get started with mutual funds that are unprecedented in nature and scope. Mutual funds are broadly categorized into equity, debt and hybrid funds. If you want regular income, it is better to bet on income funds, a part of debt mutual funds that invest in government securities, corporate bonds, certificates of deposits as well as money market securities. There are some income funds that have posted a return of over 10% in a 3-year period. Want to check out those funds? Look below to find the same.
Birla Sun Life Treasury Optimizer Fund
Earn better post-tax returns by investing in Birla Sun Life Treasury Optimizer Fund that accumulates your savings to fulfill the purpose. The fund, with an asset under management (AUM) of Rs 6,757 crore, ensures the entire corpus be invested in a portfolio of debt and money market securities with comparatively low interest rate risk levels. Look below to check out the returns posted by the fund in different time periods.
Returns
3-month return- 4.18%
1-year return- 12.07%
3-year return- 11.57%
Features & Criteria
Particulars | Details |
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Scheme Name | Birla Sun Life Treasury Optimizer Fund |
Scheme Launch Date | 19-Apr-02 |
Scheme Objective | Provide Higher Post-tax returns |
Asset Allocation | Upto 100% in treasury bills, Govt Securities , Corporate Debt, PSU Bonds & Money Market Instruments, and upto 50% in state government bonds |
Investor Risk Profile | Low |
Investment Plan/Options | Retail Plan-Daily Dividend Reinvestment Fortnightly Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment) Growth Institutional Plan-Daily Dividend Reinvestment Fortnightly Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment) Weekly Dividend (Payout, Reinvestment) Growth |
Minimum Subscription Amount | Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Minimum Additional Investment | Rs 1,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Benchmark | CRISIL Short-Term Bond Fund Index |
Entry Load | NIL |
Exit Load | NIL |
ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund
This is an open-ended fund that seeks to offer a regular flow of income by investing in different debt and money market securities that are mainly issued by banks and public sector undertakings (PSUs). Ideally suited for conservative investors, the fund looks at preserving the wealth of investors while offering reasonable returns at the same time. The fund boasts of an AUM of Rs 5,859.79 crore with impressive returns to the investors over the years.
Returns
3-month return- 3.87%
1-year return- 11.87%
3-year return- 10.64%
Features & Criteria
Particulars | Details |
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Scheme Name | ICICI Prudential Banking & PSU Debt Fund |
Scheme Launch Date | 1st Jan, 2010 |
Scheme Objective | Provide Regular Income |
Asset Allocation | Allocate Assets Between Banks and PSUs |
Investor Risk Profile | Low |
Investment Plan/Options | Growth & Dividend Option |
Minimum Subscription Amount | Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Minimum Additional Investment | Rs 1,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Benchmark | CRISIL Short-Term Bond Fund Index |
Entry Load | NIL |
Exit Load | NIL |
HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund
As an open-ended income scheme, the fund churns out regular income by investing in debt, money market and government securities that have a maturity period of not more than 5 years. It offers both growth and dividend options to appeal your investment psyche. You can subscribe to the fund either through distributors or by choosing a direct plan. With an AUM of Rs 5,922.31 crore and good returns over the years, this fund is worth investing into. Check out the returns of the fund below.
Returns
3-month return-3.41%
1-year return-10.28%
3-year return-10.48%
Features & Criteria
Particulars | Details |
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Scheme Name | HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund |
Scheme Launch Date | June 29, 2010 |
Scheme Objective | Generate Regular Income |
Asset Allocation | Allocate Assets Between debt, money market and government securities |
Investor Risk Profile | Low |
Investment Plan/Options | Growth & Dividend Option under Regular & Direct plan |
Minimum Subscription Amount | Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Minimum Additional Investment | Rs 1,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Benchmark | CRISIL Composite Bond |
Entry Load | NIL |
Exit Load | NIL |
Kotak Medium Term Fund
Let your money generate income and appreciate by choosing the option of Kotak Medium Term Fund that invests in a portfolio of debt and money market instruments to serve the purpose. The open-ended debt fund, which has an AUM of Rs 1,507.39 crore, has provided returns to the investors that are showcased below.
Returns
3-month return-3.96%
1-year return-12.41%
3-year return-N.A.
Features & Criteria
Particulars | Details |
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Scheme Name | Kotak Medium Term Fund |
Scheme Launch Date | March 21, 2014 |
Scheme Objective | Generate Regular Income |
Asset Allocation | Allocate Assets Between debt and money market securities |
Investor Risk Profile | Low |
Investment Plan/Options | Growth & Dividend Option under Regular & Direct plan |
Minimum Subscription Amount | Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Minimum Additional Investment | Rs 1,000 and in multiples of Re 1 afterward |
Benchmark | CRISIL Composite Bond |
Entry Load | NIL |
Exit Load | 2% if redeemed within 18 months |
So, these were the information that you can look upon to choose from the income funds stated above. Importantly, you should look at your risk profile and investment objective before choosing from these funds.