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Investors grappling with the uncertainty of upcoming election results face a tough choice in the bond market. Long-term bonds could see gains amid shrinking G-Sec supply and increasing demand, while short-term debt offers attractive yields and shields against uncertainties. A balanced approach, using a barbell strategy with exposure to both long and short tenures, seems wise. Recommended options include SBI Constant Maturity Gilt Fund and Kotak Banking and PSU Debt Fund for long-term investments, and Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund and ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund for short-...

Most mutual fund investors stick to liquid funds, ultra short term funds, short term funds, banking & PSU funds, corporate funds, etc. to take care of their short-term needs. Most of them might know about gilt funds. Even though they may not invest in them.

According to Sebi norms, medium to long term funds have a mandate to invest in debt and money market instruments in such a way that the Macaulay's duration of the portfolio is four to seven years.

Looking to invest in debt mutual funds? Choose from the top five funds: DSP Credit Risk Direct Plan(G), Invesco India Credit Risk Fund(G)-Direct Plan, DSP Strategic Bond Fund(G)-Direct Plan, SBI Long Duration Fund(G)-Direct Plan, and HDFC Long Duration Debt Fund(G)-Direct Plan.

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate income / capital appreciation through investments in debt and money market instruments.