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Fund Overview of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw
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₹9,724.3 CrAUM
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₹30.09NAV
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0.88%Expense Ratio
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EquityFund Category
Minimum amount you can invest: ₹500
Maximum amount you can invest: ₹1,00,000
We have used a return rate of 15% for our calculations.
Returns of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw
| Tenure | Absolute(%) | Annualised(%) | Category Average(%) |
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| 3 Months | 22.02% | NA | 4.02% |
| 6 Months | 31.14% | NA | 14.62% |
| 1 Year | 15.40% | 15.40% | -1.34% |
| 2 Years | 28.32% | 13.28% | 21.55% |
| 3 Years | 197.25% | 43.78% | 20.06% |
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Asset Allocation
equities
98.25%other assets or cash equivalents
1.75%HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw is one Equity mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on 02 Jun 2023, the fund aims To generate long-term capital appreciation/income. Investment predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of defence and allied sector companies. It manages assets worth ₹9,724.3 crore as on Sun May 31, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 0.88%. Fund Manager Manager Education Fund Manager Manager Education Fund Manager Manager EducationAbout HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw
The portfolio allocation consists of 98.25% in equities, 1.75% in other assets or cash equivalents.Managed by Dhruv Muchhal, it has delivered a return of 15.40% in the last year, a total return since inception of 43.60%.
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Fund Details
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Top Performing Mutual Funds
| Fund Names | AUM (Cr) | 1M | 3M | 1Yr | 3Yr | 5Yr |
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ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-growth  |
₹36,478 | 2.58% | 4.06% | 3.17% | 19.57% | 20.39% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw |
₹36,478 | 2.58% | 4.06% | 3.17% | 19.57% | 20.39% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-growth |
₹8,724 | 3.39% | 9.28% | 3.02% | 23.85% | 19.76% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-idcw |
₹8,724 | 3.39% | 9.28% | 3.02% | 23.85% | 19.76% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-growth |
₹36,478 | 2.49% | 3.85% | 2.23% | 18.39% | 19.06% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-idcw |
₹36,478 | 2.49% | 3.85% | 2.23% | 18.39% | 19.06% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-growth |
₹8,724 | 3.28% | 8.95% | 1.77% | 22.36% | 18.56% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-idcw |
₹8,724 | 3.28% | 8.95% | 1.77% | 22.36% | 18.56% |
| ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund Direct-growth |
₹3,999 | 0.12% | 10.67% | 17.24% | 19.38% | 17.25% |
| ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund Direct-idcw |
₹3,999 | 0.12% | 10.67% | 17.24% | 19.38% | 17.25% |
growth is based on 1-month returns of the funds & Top fund are based on 3Y Returns
More funds from HDFC Mutual Fund
| Fund Names | AUM (Cr) | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Yr | 3Yr |
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HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth
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₹9,724 | 7.38% | 21.72% | 30.50% | 14.24% | 42.19% |
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HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth
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₹9,724 | 7.47% | 22.02% | 31.14% | 15.40% | 43.78% |
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HDFC Defence Fund Regular-idcw
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₹9,724 | 7.38% | 21.72% | 30.50% | 14.24% | 42.19% |
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HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-growth
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₹1,189 | 1.68% | 5.48% | -1.23% | -2.34% | 13.75% |
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HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-growth
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₹1,189 | 1.77% | 5.72% | -0.75% | -1.39% | 14.87% |
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HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-idcw
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₹1,189 | 1.68% | 5.48% | -1.23% | -2.34% | 13.75% |
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HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw
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₹1,189 | 1.77% | 5.72% | -0.75% | -1.39% | 14.87% |
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HDFC Bse India Sector Leaders Index Fund Regular-growth
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₹184 | 1.44% | 5.39% | -4.59% | - | - |
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HDFC Bse India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct-growth
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₹184 | 1.49% | 5.54% | -4.35% | - | - |
growth is based on 1-month returns of the fundsMutual Fund Calculator
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Top Mutual Funds
| Fund Names | AUM (Cr) | NAV | 3Yr | 5Yr | 10Yr |
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| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-growth |
₹36,478 | ₹36.19 | 18.39% | 19.06% | - |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-growth |
₹36,478 | ₹39.75 | 19.57% | 20.39% | - |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-idcw |
₹36,478 | ₹21.13 | 18.39% | 19.06% | - |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw |
₹36,478 | ₹24.26 | 19.57% | 20.39% | - |
| HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth |
₹9,724 | ₹29.08 | 42.19% | - | - |
| HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth |
₹9,724 | ₹30.09 | 43.78% | - | - |
| HDFC Defence Fund Regular-idcw |
₹9,724 | ₹29.08 | 42.19% | - | - |
| HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw |
₹9,724 | ₹30.09 | 43.78% | - | - |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-growth |
₹8,724 | ₹253.16 | 22.36% | 18.56% | 16.12% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-growth |
₹8,724 | ₹282.39 | 23.85% | 19.76% | 17.18% |
Detailed Portfolio
| Stocks | Sector | % of Holding | Value |
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| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | 15.48% | ₹1,505.71 Cr |
| Bharat Forge Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | 14.39% | ₹1,399.46 Cr |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd | Industrials | 12.06% | ₹1,173.21 Cr |
| Solar Industries India Ltd | Materials | 11.97% | ₹1,163.85 Cr |
| Mtar Technologies Ltd | Industrials | 6.08% | ₹590.96 Cr |
| Astra Microwave Products Ltd | Technology | 5.93% | ₹576.98 Cr |
| Beml Ltd | Industrials | 5.06% | ₹492.51 Cr |
| Eicher Motors Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | 4.07% | ₹395.32 Cr |
| Bharat Dynamics Ltd | Industrials | 4.03% | ₹391.60 Cr |
| Premier Explosives Ltd | Materials | 3.31% | ₹321.85 Cr |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd | Industrials | 2.91% | ₹282.64 Cr |
| Centum Electronics Ltd | Industrials | 2.53% | ₹246.14 Cr |
| Cyient Dlm Ltd. | Industrials | 2.38% | ₹231.79 Cr |
| Bosch Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | 2.31% | ₹224.81 Cr |
| Data Patterns (india) Ltd | Industrials | 2.20% | ₹214.26 Cr |
| Repo | Unspecified | 1.89% | ₹183.85 Cr |
| Sedemac Mechatronics Ltd. | 0.88% | ₹85.24 Cr | |
| Aequs Ltd. | 0.79% | ₹76.63 Cr | |
| Power Mech Projects Ltd | Industrials | 0.78% | ₹76.01 Cr |
| Ideaforge Technology Ltd. | Industrials | 0.28% | ₹26.90 Cr |
| Jnk India Ltd. | Industrials | 0.21% | ₹20.74 Cr |
| Rishabh Instruments Ltd. | Industrials | 0.21% | ₹20.47 Cr |
| Tata Motors Ltd | 0.20% | ₹18.98 Cr | |
| Diffusion Engineers Ltd. | Industrials | 0.19% | ₹18.59 Cr |
| Net Payables | Unspecified | -0.14% | ₹-14.23 Cr |
Top Equity Funds
| Fund Names | NAV | 3Yr | 5Yr | 52 weeks high |
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| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-growth |
₹39.75 | 19.57% | 20.39% | - |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw |
₹24.26 | 19.57% | 20.39% | - |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-growth |
₹282.39 | 23.85% | 19.76% | - |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-idcw |
₹41.18 | 23.85% | 19.76% | - |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-growth |
₹36.19 | 18.39% | 19.06% | - |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-idcw |
₹21.13 | 18.39% | 19.06% | - |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-growth |
₹253.16 | 22.36% | 18.56% | - |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-idcw |
₹36.31 | 22.36% | 18.56% | - |
| ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund Direct-growth |
₹51.95 | 19.38% | 17.25% | - |
| ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund Direct-idcw |
₹34.44 | 19.38% | 17.25% | - |
growth is based on 5Y returns of the funds
Frequently Asked Questions
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw
What is the current AUM of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw?
As of Sun May 31, 2026, HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw manages assets worth ₹9,724.3 crore
How has HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw performed recently?
- 3 Months: 22.02%
- 6 Months: 31.14%
What is the long-term performance of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw?
- 3 Years CAGR: 43.78%
- Since Inception: 43.60%
What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw?
Equity: 98.25%, Others: 1.75%.
Who manages HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw?
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw is managed by Dhruv Muchhal from HDFC Mutual Fund.
What is the market-cap allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw?
Large Cap: 49.87%, Mid Cap: 18.75%, Small Cap: 31.38%.
Which are the top companies HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw has invested in?
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – 15.48% of the fund's portfolio
- Bharat Forge Ltd – 14.39% of the fund's portfolio
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd – 12.06% of the fund's portfolio
- Solar Industries India Ltd – 11.97% of the fund's portfolio
- MTAR Technologies Ltd – 6.08% of the fund's portfolio
Which are the major sectors HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw focuses on?
- Industrials – 54.40% of the fund's portfolio
- Consumer Discretionary – 20.77% of the fund's portfolio
- Materials – 15.28% of the fund's portfolio
- Technology – 5.93% of the fund's portfolio
- Other – 1.87% of the fund's portfolio
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