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HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 4/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
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- Limitations: The provider's own rating methodology isn't disclosed here — see the provider's own site for their criteria
TopFund Score: 80/100 · Excellent
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)4/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)15.48%
- Expense ratio (20%)1.22%
- AUM (15%)₹4,229 Cr
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HSBC Mutual Fund · Equity · ELSS
₹155.79
AUM: ₹4,228 Cr
NAV updated 15 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
High
Expense Ratio
1.22%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Cheenu Gupta
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
NIFTY 500 Total Return Index
Sharpe Ratio
0.08
Std Dev (1Y)
15.63%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-1.46%
3m
+7.6%
6m
+11.16%
1y
+5.61%
3y
+15.48%
5y
+12.97%
10y
+13.55%
since inception
+16.7%
TopFund's Take on HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth
HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth ranks among the stronger performers in the ELSS category, backed by a 4-star rating. Consistent 3-year performance combined with a strong rating makes this one of the more credible options in its space. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 80/100.
Cost: At 1.22%, the expense ratio runs 15% above the ELSS category average of 1.06%. 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 modest Sharpe ratio of 0.08 — returns have only marginally compensated for the risk taken. Separately, annualised volatility of 15.63% is fairly typical for ELSS funds.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors looking to claim the ₹1.5 lakh Section 80C tax deduction, who are comfortable with the mandatory 3-year lock-in. 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 HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth is ₹155.79. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 5.61% · 3Y CAGR: 15.48% · 5Y CAGR: 12.97%
The expense ratio of HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth is 1.22% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth is managed by Cheenu Gupta at HSBC Mutual Fund.
HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth is classified as a High risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a long-term horizon of 3+ years.
HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth is a ELSS fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
You can start a SIP in HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth 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 HSBC ELSS Tax saver Fund - Direct Growth is ₹4,229 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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