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HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan
★★★★★ monitor_heart Health Score: 69/100 · GoodHDFC Mutual Fund · Solution Oriented · Childrens Fund
₹320.03
AUM: ₹10,114 Cr
NAV updated 26 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
—
Risk
—
Expense Ratio
1.04%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Chirag Setalvad
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index
Sharpe Ratio
-0.82
Std Dev (1Y)
9.2%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
+2.83%
3m
+6.11%
6m
-2.71%
1y
-0.85%
3y
+11.02%
5y
+12.03%
10y
+13.93%
since inception
+14.71%
rate_review TopFund's Take on HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan holds up reasonably well within the Childrens Fund category, currently carrying a 3-star rating. It has delivered steady, if unspectacular, returns over a full market cycle. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 69/100.
Cost: At 1.04%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 26% below the Childrens Fund category average of 1.4% (based on 32 comparable funds). Lower costs compound in your favour over long holding periods.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -0.82 — over the past year, returns haven't kept pace with the volatility involved, even before accounting for the risk-free rate. Separately, annualised volatility of 9.2% is on the lower side, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors whose goals and risk appetite align with a Solution Oriented fund.
This is an automated, data-driven analysis based on the fund's own metrics and its category peers — not personalized investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is ₹320.03. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: -0.85% · 3Y CAGR: 11.02% · 5Y CAGR: 12.03%
The expense ratio is 1.04% per annum — the annual fee deducted from your investment to cover fund management costs.
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is managed by Chirag Setalvad at HDFC Mutual Fund.
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is a moderate risk fund. Suitable for investors with a moderate risk appetite.
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is a Childrens Fund fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is ₹10,114 crore as of the latest data.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.