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Government Securities or G-Sec mutual fund schemes gain the most when interest rates start to fall. And a Moneycontrol Research analysis shows that if held beyond a certain time horizon, your chances of making a loss turn negligible.
"Conservative hybrid funds invest around 10-25% of their assets in equity markets, which have delivered higher returns. Further, the interest rate risk was reduced by respective funds due to deployment in lower-duration bonds in the fixed-income segment (minimum debt -75%). 360 ONE Balanced Hybrid fund offers a well-diversified portfolio that combines the potential for growth from equity exposure along with stability from debt exposure, thus offering a balanced risk-return profile."