HDFC Defence Fund · Regular · Growth
HDFC Mutual Fund · Managed by Rahul Baijal, Priya Ranjan
NAV
₹29.2610
as of 29 Sept 2026
Expense Ratio
1.79%
AUM
₹9,371 Cr
Lumpsum returns (CAGR)
- 1Y
- +23.79%
- 3Y
- +34.89%
- 5Y
- —
- Since Inception
- +38.09%
SIP returns (XIRR)
- 1Y
- +27.15%
- 3Y
- +25.16%
- 5Y
- —
- Since Inception
- +27.57%
What history actually did — last 3 years (Oct 2023 – Sept 2026)
A ₹5,000 monthly SIP for the last 3 years (Oct 2023 – Sept 2026)
Real NAV backtest
A ₹5,000 monthly SIP would be worth ₹2,42,108 today — ₹1,75,000 invested, 23.4% XIRR.
₹1,75,000
Invested
₹2,42,108
Value today
23.4%
XIRR (p.a.)
A ₹1,00,000 lumpsum, the last 3 years (Oct 2023 – Sept 2026)
Real NAV backtest
₹1,00,000 invested 3 years ago would be ₹2,44,045 today (34.8% CAGR).
Buying the worst day
Real NAV backtest
₹1,00,000 invested on the worst market day of the last 3 years (Oct 2023 – Sept 2026) (3 Jun 2024) would be ₹1,29,772 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, annualised1.19
Sharpe Ratio
+0.40
Alpha
0.02
Beta
1.19
Sortino
22.29%
Std Dev
-16.03%
Max Drawdown
Performance Comparison
Sectoral allocation
as of 31 Aug 2026- Aerospace & Defense46.00%
- Auto Components18.48%
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals13.46%
- Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles6.04%
- Electrical Equipment4.60%
- Industrial Manufacturing4.47%
- Automobiles4.16%
- Construction0.66%
- Industrial Products0.24%
Each sector links to the mutual funds most exposed to it.
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Portfolio holdings
- 1Bharat Electronics Ltd.15.17%
- 2Bharat Forge Ltd.13.40%
- 3Hindustan Aeronautics Limited12.57%
- 4Solar Industries India Ltd.10.77%
- 5Astra Microwave Products Ltd.6.55%
- 6Beml Limited4.89%
- 7Mtar Technologies Limited4.60%
- 8Eicher Motors Ltd.4.16%
- 9Bosch Limited4.01%
- 10Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd3.62%
What this fund does
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 TRI. The current expense ratio is 1.79%.