What is the NAV of HDFC Defence Fund?
The Current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund is ₹25.25, as of 13th June 2025What are the returns of HDFC Defence Fund?
The HDFC Defence Fund has been there since 2nd June 2023- 1 Year Returns: 12.21
What are the top 5 sectors holdings of HDFC Defence Fund?
The top sectors HDFC Defence Fund has invested in are as for 2nd 06 2023 are as follows -- Industrial Machinery | 56.60%
- Diversified Chemicals | 18.84%
- Electrical Components & Equipments | 7.66%
- Construction & Engineering | 6.94%
- Miscellaneous | 4.35%
What are the top 5 holdings HDFC Defence Fund?
The top 5 holdings for HDFC Defence Fund are- Bharat Electronics Ltd | 19.04%
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd | 17.24%
- Solar Industries India Ltd | 15.68%
- BEML Ltd | 10.25%
- Astra Microwave Products Ltd | 6.03%
What is the asset allocation of HDFC Defence Fund?
The HDFC Defence Fund is a plan that invests- Equity | 95.79%
- Cash & Equivalents | 4.21%
How to invest in HDFC Defence Fund?
If you wish to invest in HDFC Defence Fund Plan via smallcase, you can follow these quick and easy steps -- Log in to smallcase
- Search and select the HDFC Defence Fund
- Complete filling your details and KYC
- Enter the Amount and type of investment (SIP or Lumpsum)
- And Voila! your SIP or Lumpsump investment in HDFC Defence Fund is completed
You can also calculate the returns on your investment based on our smallcase Lumpsum & SIP Calculator.
What is the AUM of HDFC Defence Fund?
The AUM of HDFC Defence Fund is 6664.73 Cr as of 13th June 2025What is the expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Plan?
The expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Plan is 1.77How to exit HDFC Defence Fund?
If you have invested in HDFC Defence Fund, then simply visit your investment and you will find an option to exit the funds or invest more. Please click on 'exit' and add the amount or units. In case you want to exit from all units, you can simply click on the checkbox option shown.What is the alpha of HDFC Defence Fund?
The alpha ratio for the HDFC Defence Fund is 6.97
Alpha is the excess return of a fund compared to its expected return based on its beta and the risk-free rate. Positive alpha indicates that the fund has outperformed its expected return, while negative alpha suggests underperformance.
What is the Volatility or Standard Deviation of HDFC Defence Fund?
The volatility or standard deviation for the HDFC Defence Fund is 27.06
Standard Deviation measures the volatility or risk associated with the returns of a mutual fund. A higher standard deviation indicates higher volatility, suggesting that the returns of the mutual fund are more spread out from the average. On the other hand, a lower standard deviation implies lower volatility and a more stable performance.
What is the sharpe ratio of HDFC Defence Fund?
The sharpe ratio for the HDFC Defence Fund is 0.31
The Sharpe Ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return that evaluates the performance of an investment, such as a mutual fund, by adjusting for its risk. Higher Sharpe Ratio, indicates a better risk-adjusted performance. A positive Sharpe Ratio indicates that the MF has provided a return in excess of the risk-free rate for the amount of risk taken. Conversely, a negative Sharpe Ratio suggests that the MF did not adequately compensate for the risk.
What is the Sortino ratio of HDFC Defence Fund?
The Sortino ratio for the HDFC Defence Fund is 0.03
The Sortino ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return for an investment, such as a mutual fund.
What is the Price to Earnings (PE) of HDFC Defence Fund?
The PE ratio (price-to-earnings) of the HDFC Defence Fund is 67.65 while category PE ratio is 44.321. Test MF FAQ for Mutual Fund HDFC Defence Fund Shares?
The Current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund is ₹25.25, as of 13th June 20255. Test MF FAQ Is there any lock-in period for HDFC Defence Fund Plan?
There is a lock in period of N/A for HDFC Defence Fund
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HDFC Defence Fund Standard Growth
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HDFC Defence Fund Performance & Key Metrics
HDFC Defence Fund Performance & Key Metrics
| Expense RatioExpense Ratio | No LabelNo Label | No LabelNo Label |
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| 1.77 | 67.65 | 0.31 |
| No LabelNo Label | No LabelNo Label | No LabelNo Label |
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| 1.45 | 44.32 | 0.02 |
HDFC Defence Fund Scheme InfoHDFC Defence Fund Scheme Info
| PlanPlan | Lock inLock in | Exit LoadExit Load |
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| Growth | 0 yrs | 1.00% |
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| Not allowed | Not allowed |
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About Thematic Fund
About Thematic Fund
Thematic funds are the equity mutual funds. They invest in stocks linked to a theme. They are well diversifies and may invest in several sectors around a particular opportunity.
HDFC Defence Fund Portfolio
What are constituents?
What are constituents?
Mutual fund constituents are the various stocks, bonds, and other securities held within a fund. The size and mix of holdings depend on the category or type of fund. The holding analysis can give valuable understanding regarding the diversification of the fund.
HDFC Defence Fund Asset Allocation
HDFC Defence Fund Asset Allocation
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HDFC Defence Fund Sector Distribution
HDFC Defence Fund Sector Distribution
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HDFC Defence Fund Sector Weightage
HDFC Defence Fund Sector Weightage
Industrial Machinery
Industrial Machinery as a % of total holdings for last six quarters
HDFC Defence Fund Current Holdings
HDFC Defence Fund Current Holdings
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19.04 %
-2.40 %Holdings
17.24 %
-1.52 %Holdings
15.68 %
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AMC Profile of HDFC Defence Fund
AMC Profile of HDFC Defence Fund
HDFC Asset Management Company, investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, is one of the leading AMCs in the country. The company operates as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and Standard Life Investments (SLI).
HDFC Asset Management Company, investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, is one of the leading AMCs in the country. The company operates as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and Standard Life Investments (SLI).
No.of Schemes
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Total AUM
₹ 8,06,227.99 Cr.
HDFC Defence Fund Manager Details
HDFC Defence Fund Manager Details
HDFC Defence Fund Manager Profile
HDFC Defence Fund Manager Profile
Rahul Baijal
AUM: ₹47,821.05 Cr.
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Exp: 10yrs
Priya Ranjan
AUM: ₹7,994.72 Cr.
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HDFC Defence Fund Manager Performance (0)
HDFC Defence Fund Manager Performance (0)
Equity: Thematic Fund
HDFC Defence Fund Tax Implications
HDFC Defence Fund Tax Implications
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