Why Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund fell more than 4% on 16th Jan 2020?

[Bhuvan]

@raoawesome

what’s your take on this? I mean like are ultra short bond funds that invest in treps safe or should we expect something like this to happen ?

At the risk of stating the obvious, the safety of the fund depends on the portfolio. So, making sure you stick to funds that invest only in govt securities, and AAA/A rated instruments is a good thing.

@raoawesome

Also does Ultra short bond funds have TDS

Nope.

@raoawesome

If not what are the risks?

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