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Fund Overview
Min. investment
SIP ₹100 & Lump. ₹100
AUM (Fund size)
₹8,097 Cr
Lock In Period
N/A
Expense Ratio
1.81
Benchmark
N/A
Exit Load
In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from the date of allotment.No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment.
Summary
Latest details for HDFC Defence Fund Growth include a ₹22.83 NAV as of Apr 02,2026 and returns since inception of --%. Minimum investments start at SIP ₹100. The HDFC Defence Fund Growth AUM is ₹8,097 Cr, with a lock-in of N/A years, expense ratio of 1.81%, and benchmark N/A. Exit load is - In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from the date of allotment.No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment.. In the growth review for 1M Month/Year, the fund recorded -7.41% returns, against a category average of -1.39% and a category best of 10.69%.
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Growth Review
| Duration | Fund Return(%) | Category Average(%) | Category Best(%) |
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| 1M | -7.41 | -1.39 | 10.69 |
| 6M | -4.84 | 1.25 | 54.32 |
| 1Y | 16.69 | 5.41 | 161.66 |
| 3Y | 0.00 | 13.29 | 231.57 |
Portfolio Analysis
- Equity: 96.30%
- Debt: 3.70%
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As on: 2026-02-28
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About Fund
HDFC Defence Fund Growth managed by HDFC Mutual Fund,is a Equity - Sector Fundscheme with Assets Under Management of ₹8,097 Crore. The fund benchmarks its performance against the while maintaining an expense ratio of 1.81. Under the expert guidance of Priya Ranjan ,the fund implements a disciplined investment approach aligned with its mandate. The scheme requires a minimum investment of ₹500 for SIP and ₹1,000 for lump sum investments, making it accessible to diverse investor profiles.
Peer Comparison
| Fund Name | Ratings | AUM | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| This FundAditya Birla Sun Life Conglomerate Fund Growth | 0 | 1636.46 CR | 2.09 |
| This FundICICI Prudential Conglomerate Fund Growth | 0 | 884.02 CR | 2.32 |
| This FundHDFC Defence Fund Growth | 5 | 8096.66 CR | 1.81 |
| This FundICICI Prudential PSU Equity Fund Growth | 0 | 2021.84 CR | 2.08 |
| This FundNippon India Taiwan Equity Fund Growth | 3 | 519.5 CR | 2.42 |
| Fund Name | 1Y | 3Y |
|---|---|---|
| This FundAditya Birla Sun Life Conglomerate Fund Growth | -3.4729 | 0 |
| This FundICICI Prudential Conglomerate Fund Growth | 0 | 0 |
| This FundHDFC Defence Fund Growth | 16.688 | 0 |
| This FundICICI Prudential PSU Equity Fund Growth | 6.5641 | 100 |
| This FundNippon India Taiwan Equity Fund Growth | 158.044 | 218.0202 |
FAQs
HDFC Defence Fund Growth's fund is managed by experienced SEBI-registered investment fund manager , who implements the fund's strategy through research-backed decisions while adhering to its stated objectives.
The expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Growth is 1.81. This expense ratio is calculated by dividing the fund's operating expenses by its net assets.
HDFC Defence Fund Growth’s fund performance is as follows:
- 1 Month : -7.41%
- 6 Months : -4.84%
- 1 Year : 16.69%
- 3 Years : 0.00%
You can invest in HDFC Defence Fund Growth through SIP with a minimum of ₹500 monthly or make a lump sum investment of a minimum ₹1,000. Additional purchase minimums vary by scheme.
The fund size (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund Growth is ₹8,097 crore. It changes based on market performance, inflows, and outflows.
You can track your investment in HDFC Defence Fund Growth through our website, our Choice FinX mobile app, regular statements, and email updates. Our customer support team is available for queries.
Min Inv Amount: ₹500