HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan

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3 Months Returns : 4.55%
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Fund Overview of HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan

  • ₹10,114.4 Cr
    AUM
  • ₹320.87
    NAV
  • 1.04%
    Expense Ratio
  • Hybrid
    Fund Category
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Returns of HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan

Tenure Absolute(%) Annualised(%) Category Average(%)
3 Months 4.55% NA 2.67%
6 Months -2.53% NA 10.68%
1 Year -0.90% -0.90% 2.84%
2 Years 4.81% 2.37% 17.05%
3 Years 34.62% 10.42% 16.22%
5 Years 76.98% 12.09% 18.30%
7 Years 150.76% 14.03% NA
10 Years 263.09% 13.76% 12.71%
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Asset Allocation

equities

64.95%

debt instruments

29.23%

other assets or cash equivalents

5.82%
Large Cap: 58.28%
Mid Cap: 6.16%
Small Cap: 35.57%
Other: 0.00%
Top Holdings
Hdfc Bank Ltd
6.65%
Icici Bank Ltd
6.44%
Repo
5.22%
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
3.97%
Goi Sec 7.18 14/08/2033
3.84%
 
Top Sectors
Financial
20.83%
Entities
9.18%
Industrials
9.00%
Technology
5.89%
Unspecified
5.22%
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About Fund

About HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan

HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan is one Hybrid mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on 01 Jan 2013, the fund aims Capital appreciation over long term. Investment in equity and equity related instruments as well as debt and money market instruments. It manages assets worth ₹10,114.4 crore as on Sun May 31, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 1.04%.
The portfolio allocation consists of 64.95% in equities, 29.23% in debt instruments, 5.82% in other assets or cash equivalents.Managed by Chirag Setalvad, it has delivered a return of -0.90% in the last year, a total return since inception of 14.66%.
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  • Dhruv Muchhal

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA

    Manager Education

  • Anil Bamboli

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Bamboli is a CFA from Association for Investment Management and Research, U.S.A, Masters in Management Studies (Finance) and a Graduate in Cost and Works Accountant from ICWAI.

    Manager Education

  • Chirag Setalvad

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Setalvad is a B. Sc and MBA from University of North Carolina.

    Manager Education

Key Metrics of HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan

  • Standard Deviation
    10.91%
  • Sharpe Ratio
    0.41%

Fund Details

Fund Names HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan
Inception Date 01 Jan 2013
Lock In 1825
SIP Minimum Investment amount ₹100
STP Minimum Investment amount ₹500
 
Risk Principal at very high risk
Category Average Annual Returns 2.84
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Top Performing Mutual Funds

Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr
SBI Children's Fund - Investment Plan Direct-growth trend ₹6,387 4.61% 15.75% 17.70% 23.07% 25.33%
SBI Children's Fund - Investment Plan Regular-growth trend ₹6,387 4.53% 15.47% 16.54% 21.73% 23.83%
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund - Hybrid Aggressive Plan Direct-growth trend ₹1,192 2.87% 9.16% 11.38% 21.17% 17.61%
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund - Hybrid Aggressive Plan Direct-idcw trend ₹1,192 2.87% 9.16% 11.38% 21.17% 17.61%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Direct-growth trend ₹50,033 1.46% 3.45% 4.33% 16.70% 17.26%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Direct-idcw Half Yearly trend ₹50,033 1.46% 3.45% 4.33% 16.70% 17.26%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Direct-idcw Monthly trend ₹50,033 1.46% 3.45% 4.33% 16.70% 17.26%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Direct-idcw Yearly trend ₹50,033 1.46% 3.45% 4.33% 16.70% 17.26%
Bank Of India Mid & Small Cap Equity & Debt Fund Direct-growth trend ₹1,554 3.07% 13.76% 9.72% 20.52% 16.95%
Bank Of India Mid & Small Cap Equity & Debt Fund Direct-idcw trend ₹1,554 3.07% 13.76% 9.72% 20.52% 16.95%
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More funds from HDFC Mutual Fund

Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 6M 1Yr 3Yr
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Regular-growth increase ₹21,910 2.27% 1.44% -6.07% -4.76% 7.31%
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Plan-growth increase ₹21,910 2.33% 1.60% -5.77% -4.14% 8.01%
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Regular-idcw Quarterly increase ₹21,910 2.27% 1.44% -6.07% -4.76% 7.31%
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Plan-idcw Quarterly increase ₹21,910 2.33% 1.60% -5.77% -4.14% 8.01%
HDFC Children's Fund Regular Plan increase ₹10,114 3.23% 4.34% -2.93% -1.71% 9.51%
HDFC Retirement Savings Fund - Hybrid Equity Plan Regular-growth increase ₹1,592 1.90% 1.88% -5.33% -3.94% 8.88%
HDFC Retirement Savings Fund - Hybrid Equity Plan Direct-growth increase ₹1,592 1.99% 2.15% -4.81% -2.86% 10.13%
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) NAV 3Yr 5Yr 10Yr
SBI Equity Hybrid Fund-growth trend ₹84,011 ₹311.29 13.10% 11.08% 12.10%
SBI Equity Hybrid Fund Direct Plan-growth trend ₹84,011 ₹345.91 13.86% 11.83% 12.96%
SBI Equity Hybrid Fund-idcw trend ₹84,011 ₹65.96 13.10% 11.08% 12.10%
SBI Equity Hybrid Fund Direct Plan-idcw trend ₹84,011 ₹101.22 13.86% 11.83% 12.96%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Direct-growth trend ₹50,033 ₹448.16 16.70% 17.26% 16.38%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund-growth trend ₹50,033 ₹401.77 16.01% 16.59% 15.50%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund-idcw Half Yearly trend ₹50,033 ₹25.44 16.01% 16.59% 15.50%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Direct-idcw Half Yearly trend ₹50,033 ₹29.04 16.70% 17.26% 16.38%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund Direct-idcw Monthly trend ₹50,033 ₹70.21 16.70% 17.26% 16.38%
ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund-idcw Monthly trend ₹50,033 ₹43.03 16.01% 16.59% 15.50%
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Detailed Portfolio

Stocks Sector % of Holding Value
Hdfc Bank LtdFinancial6.65%₹672.72 Cr
Icici Bank LtdFinancial6.44%₹650.88 Cr
RepoUnspecified5.22%₹528.45 Cr
Larsen & Toubro LtdIndustrials3.97%₹401.40 Cr
Goi Sec 7.18 14/08/2033Entities3.84%₹388.45 Cr
Reliance Industries LtdEnergy & Utilities3.25%₹328.36 Cr
Government Of India 34208 Goi 08ap34 7.1 Fv Rs 100Entities3.08%₹311.64 Cr
State Bank Of IndiaFinancial2.96%₹298.96 Cr
Kotak Mahindra Bank LtdFinancial2.83%₹286.23 Cr
Aster Dm Healthcare LtdHealthcare2.71%₹273.80 Cr
Central Government Loan 31568 Goi 18ap29 7.10 Fv Rs 100Entities2.26%₹228.33 Cr
Eclerx Services LtdTechnology2.16%₹218.28 Cr
Infosys LtdTechnology1.95%₹196.96 Cr
Axis Bank LtdFinancial1.95%₹196.85 Cr
Bharti Airtel LtdTechnology1.78%₹179.83 Cr
Finolex Cables LtdIndustrials1.74%₹175.74 Cr
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company LtdIndustrials1.65%₹166.70 Cr
Voltamp Transformers LtdIndustrials1.64%₹165.98 Cr
United Spirits LtdConsumer Staples1.51%₹152.40 Cr
S.j.s Enterprises LtdConsumer Discretionary1.51%₹152.36 Cr
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Frequently Asked Questions

HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan

What is the current AUM of HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan?

As of Sun May 31, 2026, HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan manages assets worth ₹10,114.4 crore

How has HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan performed recently?

  • 3 Months: 4.55%
  • 6 Months: -2.53%

What is the long-term performance of HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan?

  • 3 Years CAGR: 10.42%
  • 5 Years CAGR: 12.09%
  • Since Inception: 14.66%

What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan?

Equity: 64.95%, Debt: 29.23%, Others: 5.82%.

Who manages HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan?

HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan is managed by Chirag Setalvad from HDFC Mutual Fund.

What is the market-cap allocation of HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan?

Large Cap: 58.28%, Mid Cap: 6.16%, Small Cap: 35.57%.

Which are the top companies HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan has invested in?

  • HDFC Bank Ltd – 6.65% of the fund's portfolio
  • ICICI Bank Ltd – 6.44% of the fund's portfolio
  • Repo – 5.22% of the fund's portfolio
  • Larsen & Toubro Ltd – 3.97% of the fund's portfolio
  • GOI Sec 7.18 14/08/2033 – 3.84% of the fund's portfolio

Which are the major sectors HDFC Children's Fund Direct Plan focuses on?

  • Financial – 20.83% of the fund's portfolio
  • Entities – 9.18% of the fund's portfolio
  • Industrials – 9.00% of the fund's portfolio
  • Technology – 5.89% of the fund's portfolio
  • Unspecified – 5.22% of the fund's portfolio
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