Rs 10,000 To Rs 22,00,000 In 25 Years: This Gilt Mutual Fund Gives Steady Returns To Investors

Since its establishment on December 29, 1998, the Kotak Gilt Fund has emerged as stable and prosperous in the tumultuous waters of the financial world. With a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.99%, the fund has charted a course of consistent growth, weathering major economic storms while delivering substantial returns to investors.

If a person invests Rs 10,000 every month through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in the Kotak Gilt Fund since its inception. As of March 15, 2024, that investment would have burgeoned to an impressive Rs 21.77 lakh, a testament to the fund's robust performance over the years.

The fund's journey commenced amidst India's economic liberalization and has since navigated through various global and domestic financial crises, including the Asian Financial Crisis, the dot-com bubble, the 2008 global financial crisis, the 2013 taper tantrum, and the recent pandemic-induced economic upheaval.

Kotak Mutual Fund, the steward of the Kotak Gilt Fund, attributes its resilience to a strategic allocation of 100% to sovereign and equivalent assets, including Triparty Repos, ensuring minimal credit risk. Moreover, exposure to government securities and the inclusion of Floating Rate Bonds act as a buffer against rate shocks, providing stability even in volatile market conditions.

The fund's versatility is highlighted by its utilization of various instruments such as Fixed Rate, Floating Rate, and Overnight Index Swap (Derivatives), enabling it to deliver consistent returns across different timeframes.

Abhishek Bisen, the Head of Fixed Income and Fund Manager at KMAMC and Kotak Gilt Fund manager since 2008, expressed optimism about the fund's prospects in early 2024. Anticipating a Fed rate cut amid easing inflationary pressure in the US and a dovish shift in Fed policy, Bisen believes the fund is well-positioned for medium to long-term growth.

To ensure robust risk management, the fund employs a suite of tools and processes, including system-based monitoring, daily monitoring statements, performance evaluations, internal and operations audits, and regular reviews by the Risk Management Committee, in compliance with SEBI regulations.

Reflecting its resilience, the fund boasts an average 1-year daily rolling return of 9.46% since inception, with no credit loss for long-term investors. The recent inclusion of Indian Government Bonds in the JPM EM Loss Bond Index underscores both the fund's and India's burgeoning presence in the global financial bond market arena.

As investors seek stability and growth in uncertain times, the Kotak Gilt Fund stands as a testament to prudent management, strategic allocation, and unwavering resilience.

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