Firstly, we would like to reemphasize the fact that there is no regulation on the kind of credit quality that these funds are investing in. Hence, it becomes necessary for the investor to check the portfolio and ensure that it matches your risk appetite. While there can be many best low duration debt funds or best short term debt funds being advertised, you have to find the one that matches your investment objectives; be it in terms of the credit quality the fund invests in or the investment strategy of the fund. Secondly, all types of debt funds, depending on their duration and credit quality of the portfolio, may be subject to a certain level of interest rate risk and credit risk, respectively. Hence, select carefully. You can know more about the risks in debt funds