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HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 3/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
- Refresh frequency: Whenever TopFund re-syncs this fund's data
- Limitations: The provider's own rating methodology isn't disclosed here — see the provider's own site for their criteria
TopFund Score: 64/100 · Average
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)3/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)8.79%
- Expense ratio (20%)1.04%
- AUM (15%)₹10,658 Cr
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HDFC Mutual Fund · Hybrid · Aggressive Hybrid
₹322.46
AUM: ₹10,657 Cr
NAV updated about 6 hours ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
High
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
-0.49
Std Dev (1Y)
9.69%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-1.72%
3m
-0.23%
6m
+5.86%
1y
-0.33%
3y
+8.79%
5y
+10.1%
10y
+12.7%
since inception
+14.4%
TopFund's Take on HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan sits in the middle of the pack for Aggressive Hybrid funds, 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 64/100.
Cost: At 1.04%, the expense ratio runs 20% above the Aggressive Hybrid category average of 0.87%. That gap is worth weighing against the fund's actual performance versus cheaper peers before committing to a long SIP.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -0.49 — 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 9.69% is on the lower side for a Aggressive Hybrid fund, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors who want a single fund blending equity growth with debt-driven stability. The High risk rating means near-term volatility should be expected — this isn't a fund to check daily.
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 ₹322.46. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: -0.33% · 3Y CAGR: 8.79% · 5Y CAGR: 10.1%
The expense ratio of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is 1.04% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is managed by Chirag Setalvad at HDFC Mutual Fund.
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is classified as a High risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a long-term horizon of 3+ years.
HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is a Aggressive Hybrid fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
You can start a SIP in HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan with as little as ₹500 per month through most mutual fund platforms. The minimum lump sum investment is typically ₹1,000.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is ₹10,658 crore. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
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