HDFC Corporate Bond Fund vs Principal Corporate Bond Fund
A side-by-side look at the facts — returns, risk and NAV. Not a recommendation.
The facts, side by side
Latest NAV, trailing returns and risk measures for both funds, computed from daily NAV. A dash means the figure isn't available yet. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
| Metric | HDFC Corporate Bond FundHDFC Mutual Fund | Principal Corporate Bond FundPrincipal Mutual Fund |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Corporate Bond | Corporate Bond |
| Latest NAV | ₹35.14as of 14 Jul 2026 | ₹33.5as of 29 May 2019 |
| 1-year return (CAGR) | +4.9% | +8.8% |
| 3-year return (CAGR) | +7.4% | +7.1% |
| 5-year return (CAGR) | +6.5% | +7.9% |
| Annualised volatility | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Maximum drawdown | -4.0% | -4.8% |
What the numbers say
Each line states the same metric for both funds over a named period.
Over the trailing 3 years, HDFC Corporate Bond Fund's annualised return (CAGR) was 7.4% versus Principal Corporate Bond Fund's 7.1%. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Over the trailing 5 years, HDFC Corporate Bond Fund's annualised return (CAGR) was 6.5% versus Principal Corporate Bond Fund's 7.9%. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Over the available NAV history, HDFC Corporate Bond Fund's annualised volatility was 2.1% and Principal Corporate Bond Fund's was 2.5%.
Over the available NAV history, HDFC Corporate Bond Fund's maximum drawdown was -4.0% and Principal Corporate Bond Fund's was -4.8%.
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund is categorised as Corporate Bond and Principal Corporate Bond Fund as Corporate Bond.
These are historical facts computed from past NAV, stated for each period shown — not a recommendation, a ranking or a view on which fund is better for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Reviewed by Roohani Bangia · NISM-certified Mutual Fund Distributor · ARN-XXXXXX
Returns are direct-plan CAGR, and volatility and maximum drawdown are computed from daily NAV history (source: mfapi), as of each fund's latest NAV date, and are for information only. This page presents balanced facts side by side; it does not rank the funds, name a winner or recommend buying, selling or switching. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Gayatri Financial Synergy is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor, not a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser, and may earn commission on regular plans. Content here is for information only and is not investment advice. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully.
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