Edelweiss MF launches Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL September 2028

Edelweiss Asset Management has launched a new Target Maturity Index Fund- Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL September 2028 Index Fund. This fund will invest in a mix of Indian Government Bonds and State Development Loans.

The Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL September 2028 Index Fund will be open for subscription between 1st to 7th November 2022. The scheme is an open-ended target maturity Index Fund investing in the constituents of CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Index – Sep 2028. The minimum investment amount in the fund is Rs 5000. The fund will have a defined maturity date of Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL September 2028 Index Fund.

According to the fund house, the scheme will follow a Buy & Hold investment strategy in which existing bonds will be held until maturity unless sold for meeting redemptions, dividend payment rebalancing requirements or optimizing the portfolio construction process.


“Target Maturity Index Funds are one of the prudent fixed income options for investors to lock in investments at current yields. With the successful launch of various debt fund options including target maturity funds over the past two years, we are now the largest player managing long-term fixed income money for investors. Our aim is to provide a wide range of fixed income options for investors with steady returns while investing in highest rated debt instruments” said Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO, Edelweiss Asset Management Limited.