{"id":255455,"date":"2026-09-18T10:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:01:13","slug":"trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> is at \u20b91,276.796 as of 17 Sep 2026, with an AUM of \u20b982 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 4.8%, 6.79% and 0%, and the scheme is tagged with a Balanced Risk profile. Our view is that this is a fund for investors who can accept moderate volatility in exchange for a portfolio built around corporate debt and sovereign paper, rather than for those looking for smooth benchmark-style movement.<\/p>\n<p>The recent return pattern is steady, but the longer record is uneven because the scheme has only been live since January 2023. That makes it more useful as a short-history bond fund with a fairly concentrated book than as a long-cycle compounding story.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_TRUSTMF_Corporate_Bond\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD TRUSTMF Corporate Bond?\">Should you BUY or HOLD TRUSTMF Corporate Bond?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,276.796 as of 17 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b982 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>20 Jan 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>Balanced Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>No exit load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Jalpan Shah, Shradhanjali Panda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Jalpan Shah and Shradhanjali Panda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>0.05%<\/td>\n<td>-3.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>1.1%<\/td>\n<td>-3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>4.8%<\/td>\n<td>-7.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>6.79%<\/td>\n<td>5.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In the near term, the fund has held up better than the benchmark, which has been weak over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year. The fund\u2019s own 1-month and 3-month returns were positive, while the benchmark stayed negative across those same periods. That tells us the scheme has recently behaved more defensively than the benchmark path.<\/p>\n<p>The longer picture is more balanced. The 3-year return of 6.79% is only modestly ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 5.82%, so the fund has not built a large performance gap over time. The real limitation is the missing 5-year history: because the scheme started in 2023, there is no full 5-year track record to judge.<\/p>\n<p>The monthly path also suggests a period of mild unevenness rather than a straight line higher. Returns improved through parts of the 3-year window, but there were also softer stretches, which is consistent with a bond strategy that can still move around as rates and spreads shift. This is not a very smooth return profile, but it has remained positive over the periods shown.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the fund looks better on short-term resilience than on standout long-term outperformance. For investors, that means the main question is less about chasing high upside and more about whether the return pattern and portfolio mix fit a measured credit-focused allocation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_TRUSTMF_Corporate_Bond\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD TRUSTMF Corporate Bond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding TRUSTMF Corporate Bond? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>4.8%<\/td>\n<td>6.79%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/franklin-india-corporate-bond-fund-a-g-direct-plan\">Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund-A Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.26%<\/td>\n<td>8.03%<\/td>\n<td>6.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/dsp-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">DSP Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.14%<\/td>\n<td>7.37%<\/td>\n<td>6.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/baroda-bnp-paribas-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.05%<\/td>\n<td>7.74%<\/td>\n<td>6.23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5.85%<\/td>\n<td>7.38%<\/td>\n<td>6.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bandhan-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5.82%<\/td>\n<td>7.29%<\/td>\n<td>6.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>Compared with the peer set, the fund\u2019s 1-year return trails each of the listed peers. The gap is not extreme, but it does show that the recent run has been more modest than the stronger peer names. On 3-year numbers, it also sits below the better peer results, which means the fund has not yet matched the longer compounding pace of the stronger corporate-bond options shown here.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-year comparison is harder to use because this scheme does not have a full 5-year history, while the peers do. That leaves the short-term and medium-term picture doing most of the work, and those periods say the same thing: the fund has been steady, but not as strong as the better peer returns available in the table.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>7.70% HDFC Bank Limited (16\/05\/2028)<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>12.11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.6% Power Finance Corporation Limited (13\/04\/2029)<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>12.07%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.47% Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (30\/05\/2028)<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>11.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TREPS 01-Sep-2026<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>10.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.35% Export Import Bank of India (27\/07\/2028)<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>10.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Net Receivables \/ (Payables)<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>8.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.75% Government of India (23\/12\/2029)<\/td>\n<td>Government Securities<\/td>\n<td>6.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.18% Sundaram Finance Limited (16\/05\/2028)<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>5.98%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.3763% Bajaj Finance Limited (26\/06\/2028)<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>5.98%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.87% REC Limited (31\/05\/2030)<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>5.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 89.75% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding is 12.11%, so it is meaningful without being overwhelmingly dominant. The next few positions remain close in size, which means influence is spread across several large debt exposures rather than sitting in a single line item. That can make the portfolio less dependent on one security, though the top ten still carry most of the disclosed weight.<\/p>\n<p>The fall from the largest weight to the tenth holding is gradual rather than steep. Several positions sit in the 6% to 12% range, and the disclosed mix also includes cash-like and receivable items. In our view, that points to a structure where larger positions may matter, but the fund is not built around one outsized bet.<\/p>\n<p>With 14 disclosed holdings and 89.75% sitting in the top ten, the portfolio looks fairly concentrated at the visible level, yet it still has a longer tail beyond the largest names. That combination may suit investors who want a debt-oriented portfolio with clear issuer exposure and are comfortable with the fact that a handful of holdings are likely to have greater influence on returns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund fits investors who are comfortable with a Balanced Risk profile and want exposure to a corporate-bond-heavy portfolio with some government and cash-like support. The return record suggests moderate, not explosive, compounding, and the recent pattern has been steadier than the benchmark over the short term.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is that the fund has not matched the stronger peer returns shown over 1 year and 3 years, while the portfolio remains fairly concentrated in its largest holdings. That makes it better suited to a medium- to longer-horizon investor who values measured credit exposure and can accept periods when the fund does not lead the peer set.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load:<\/strong> No exit load.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The current NAV is \u20b91,276.796 as of 17 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is 4.8%, the 3-year return is 6.79%, and the 5-year return is Data not available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has done better than the benchmark over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, but the 3-year return of 6.79% is only slightly ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 5.82%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<\/strong><br \/>Its 1-year and 3-year returns are below the listed peer funds with available data. The 5-year comparison is not available for this scheme because it has not completed a full 5-year history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a minimum SIP amount listed?<\/strong><br \/>No minimum SIP amount is listed here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the risk and portfolio characteristics?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is tagged as Balanced Risk, has no exit load, and its portfolio is led by corporate debt holdings such as HDFC Bank, Power Finance Corporation and Indian Railway Finance Corporation.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan has shown a steadier short-term profile than its benchmark, but its longer-running compounding story is still limited by its short history. Against peers, the available return data is softer on both 1-year and 3-year measures. The portfolio is led by corporate debt and includes a few sizeable positions, so the fund may appeal to investors who want measured fixed-income exposure and can accept a more concentrated set of holdings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 September 2026 at 10:27 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"trustmf-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"20 Jan 2023\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":1276.796,\"valueReference\":\"as of 17 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"82 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.25\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":4.8},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":6.79},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Jalpan Shah, Shradhanjali Panda\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of TRUSTMF Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b91,276.796 as of 17 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s 1-year return is 4.8%, the 3-year return is 6.79%, and the 5-year return is Data not available.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has done better than the benchmark over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, but the 3-year return of 6.79% is only slightly ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 5.82%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year and 3-year returns are below the listed peer funds with available data. 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