Returns
Growth option. Annualised, to 09 Oct 2026.
| 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct plan | -8.2% | 8.5% | n/a |
| Regular plan | -9.3% | 7.2% | n/a |
| Middle of dividend yield funds | -3.7% | 10.8% | n/a |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, tracking the Nifty 500 | -5.2% | 9.3% | 8.1% |
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Direct Growth NAV on 09 Oct 2026: ₹136.7213. Regular Growth NAV: ₹123.464. A fund's NAV already has its costs taken out, so these are the returns an investor received, before tax.
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund returned 8.5% a year in its direct plan. The middle fund in its category returned 10.8%, and 8 funds did better.
Direct plan against regular plan
Both plans hold the same portfolio. Over 3 years, the direct plan returned 8.5% a year and the regular plan 7.2%. The difference of 1.34% a year is mostly the commission the regular plan pays a distributor.
See what that costs over timeAgainst an index fund
An index fund holds the market at low cost, so it is the bar an actively managed fund has to clear. Over 3 years, Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund returned 8.5% a year against 9.3% for an index fund tracking the Nifty 500: 0.8% a year behind.
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Talk to an advisorTop holdings of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund
The ten largest of its 51 shares, as the fund last disclosed them. Together they are 35% of the fund.
| Company | Sector | Part of the fund |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | Banks | 4.9% |
| ICICI Bank | Banks | 4.6% |
| NTPC | Power Generation & Distribution | 4.0% |
| SBI | Banks | 3.8% |
| Coal India | Mining & Mineral products | 3.4% |
| Power Grid Corpn | Power Generation & Distribution | 3.0% |
| O N G C | Crude Oil & Natural Gas | 3.0% |
| Somany Ceramics | Ceramic Products | 2.9% |
| Tech Mahindra | IT - Software | 2.8% |
| Infosys | IT - Software | 2.8% |
Largest sectors
Where the fund's equity money sits.
Holdings change every month. If you hold more than one fund, the portfolio check shows how much of the same shares they hold.
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Questions
What is the return of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund?
As of 09 Oct 2026, the direct plan of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund returned -8.2% over 1 year, 8.5% a year over 3 years. The regular plan returned 7.2% a year over 3 years. Returns over more than a year are annualised.
What is the NAV of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Direct Growth?
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund Direct Growth NAV on 09 Oct 2026: ₹136.7213. Regular Growth NAV: ₹123.464. NAVs are published by AMFI at the end of each business day.
How does Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund rank among dividend yield funds?
Measured by direct plans, it ranks 9 of 9 over 3 years, 10 of 10 over 1 year. The middle fund in the category returned 10.8% a year over 3 years.
What is the difference between the direct and regular plan of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund?
They hold the same portfolio, run by the same manager. The regular plan pays a commission to a distributor each year, so it returned 1.34% a year less over 3 years.
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund?
The direct plan of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund charges 1.26% a year, and the fund manages about ₹757 crore. The regular plan charges more, to pay the distributor's commission. Expense ratios change, so check the fund's latest factsheet.
What are the top holdings of Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund?
As last disclosed, its largest holdings are HDFC Bank (4.9%), ICICI Bank (4.6%), NTPC (4.0%), SBI (3.8%), Coal India (3.4%). The ten largest make up 35% of the fund, which holds 51 shares in all.
Is a higher-ranked fund a better choice than Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund?
Not necessarily. Rankings by past return change from year to year, and switching can mean an exit load and tax on your gains. What suits you depends on your goals and what else you hold, which is a question for an advisor.
This page is information, not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any fund. Returns are annualised, for the growth option, from NAVs published by AMFI. A ranking by past return says nothing certain about the future, and the right fund for you depends on your goals and the rest of your portfolio.
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