Best Core Fixed Income Funds

The financial experts have handpicked the best core fixed-income funds for 2026, delivering stable and high-income-generating investments. These funds invest in high-rated bonds, prioritizing safety, consistent returns, and capital preservation. Moreover, they offer higher returns than FD (fixed deposits), ideal for investors seeking reliable income and lower-risk growth over the long term.

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List of Top SWP Funds Funds selected by Analyst

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1. HDFC Short Term Debt Fund - Growth Option Fund Launch : 25 Jun 2010 Min. Sip : ₹100

7.37% Trailing Return
6.68%Benchmark

7.57% Trailing Return
7.54%Benchmark

6.09% Trailing Return
6.12%Benchmark

SIP Returns: If ₹5,000 SIP started 5 years ago would be worth ₹359,476.16 today with an @7% total return.

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2. ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund - Growth Option Fund Launch : 25 Oct 2001 Min. Sip : ₹1,000

7.54% Trailing Return
6.68%Benchmark

7.58% Trailing Return
7.54%Benchmark

6.3% Trailing Return
6.12%Benchmark

SIP Returns: If ₹5,000 SIP started 5 years ago would be worth ₹360,823.07 today with an @7% total return.

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3. Nippon India Short Duration Fund-Growth Plan Fund Launch : 23 Dec 2002 Min. Sip : ₹100

7.35% Trailing Return
6.68%Benchmark

7.38% Trailing Return
7.54%Benchmark

6.03% Trailing Return
6.12%Benchmark

SIP Returns: If ₹5,000 SIP started 5 years ago would be worth ₹357,753.68 today with an @7% total return.

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4. ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund - Growth Fund Launch : 15 Sep 2004 Min. Sip : ₹1,000

8.64% Trailing Return
7.33%Benchmark

7.9% Trailing Return
7.92%Benchmark

6.71% Trailing Return
6.07%Benchmark

SIP Returns: If ₹5,000 SIP started 5 years ago would be worth ₹364,413.39 today with an @7% total return.

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5. SBI Medium Duration Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Fund Launch : 12 Nov 2003 Min. Sip : ₹500

7.13% Trailing Return
7.33%Benchmark

7.43% Trailing Return
7.92%Benchmark

6.01% Trailing Return
6.07%Benchmark

SIP Returns: If ₹5,000 SIP started 5 years ago would be worth ₹358,422.3 today with an @7% total return.

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*Data represented based on a monthly SIP of ₹5000.

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