HDFC Defence Fund · Regular · Growth
HDFC Mutual Fund · Managed by Rahul Baijal, Priya Ranjan
NAV
₹29.2330
as of 31 Jul 2026
Expense Ratio
1.81%
AUM
₹9,371 Cr
Lumpsum returns (CAGR)
- 1Y
- +26.87%
- 3Y
- +38.12%
- 5Y
- —
- Since Inception
- +40.39%
SIP returns (XIRR)
- 1Y
- +33.59%
- 3Y
- +29.67%
- 5Y
- —
- Since Inception
- +30.43%
What history actually did — last 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026)
A ₹5,000 monthly SIP for the last 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026)
Real NAV backtest
A ₹5,000 monthly SIP would be worth ₹2,56,032 today — ₹1,75,000 invested, 27.6% XIRR.
₹1,75,000
Invested
₹2,56,032
Value today
27.6%
XIRR (p.a.)
A ₹1,00,000 lumpsum, the last 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026)
Real NAV backtest
₹1,00,000 invested 3 years ago would be ₹2,68,365 today (39.1% CAGR).
Fund vs Benchmark (TRI)
Same SIP, benchmark total-return index
The same SIP would be worth ₹2,56,032 in this fund vs ₹2,70,141 in the benchmark — underperformance of ₹14,109.
Buying the worst day
Real NAV backtest
₹1,00,000 invested on the worst market day of the last 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026) (3 Jun 2024) would be ₹1,29,648 today (1.30×).
Historical simulation using actual published NAVs for the stated period. Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future. Not investment advice.
Risk Metrics
Trailing 1 year, annualised1.15
Sharpe Ratio
+0.43
Alpha
0.02
Beta
1.16
Sortino
23.62%
Std Dev
-16.03%
Max Drawdown
Performance Comparison
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Portfolio holdings
- 1Bharat Electronics Ltd.14.86%
- 2Bharat Forge Ltd.14.56%
- 3Hindustan Aeronautics Limited11.34%
- 4Solar Industries India Ltd.11.33%
- 5Astra Microwave Products Ltd.6.89%
- 6Mtar Technologies Limited5.43%
- 7Beml Limited4.85%
- 8Bharat Dynamics Limited4.22%
- 9Eicher Motors Ltd.3.70%
- 10Premier Explosives Ltd.3.57%
Investment Objective
HDFC Defence Fund · Regular · Growth invests in stocks from a specific sector or theme, offering concentrated exposure to a particular area of the economy. These funds carry sector-specific risks but can deliver significant returns when the underlying sector performs well.
About This Fund
HDFC Defence Fund · Regular · Growth is a Sectoral / Thematic mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. The fund has been operational for over 3 years. It manages assets worth ₹9,371 Cr, reflecting investor confidence in the fund's strategy. The fund is managed by Rahul Baijal, Priya Ranjan. It benchmarks its performance against NIFTY India Defence Index TRI. The current expense ratio is 1.81%.
Who Should Invest?
- •Investors with a high risk appetite seeking long-term wealth creation
- •Investors with an investment horizon of 5 years or more
- •SIP investors who can benefit from rupee cost averaging during market fluctuations