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HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth
Equity
Mid Cap
Very High Risk
Latest AUM
₹ 10,529.2 Cr.
NAV as on 03 aug, 2026
₹ 30.60
+20.58%
3 years annulised
This Fund
Fund Details
Fund Names
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth
Inception Date
02 Jun 2023
Lock In
No Lock-in
Risk
Principal at very high risk
Portfolio Composition Analysis
Equity
97.84%
Cash
2.16%
Portfolio Updated on: 10 Jul, 2026
Sector Allocations
Equity
Industrials
Consumer Discretionary
Materials
Technology
Portfolio Updated on: 03 aug, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | Sector | Instruments | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 14.86% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 14.86% |
| Bharat Forge Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 14.56% |
| Bharat Forge Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 14.56% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 19.49% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 16.55% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 15.48% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.58% |
| Bharat Forge Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 14.39% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.51% |
Debt & Credit Risk Analysis
| Alpha | 21.88% |
| Beta | 1.60% |
| R2 | 0.61% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.04% |
| Standard Deviation | 31.18% |
| Sortino Ratio | 1.75% |
Returns Analysis
| Tenure | Absolute | Annualised | Category Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | 11.18% | NA | 4.02% |
| 6 Months | 23.59% | NA | 14.62% |
| 9 Months | 19.05% | NA | 5.06% |
| 1 Year | 31.93% | 31.93% | -1.34% |
| 2 Years | 32.04% | 14.91% | 21.55% |
| 3 Years | 180.02% | 40.95% | 20.06% |
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth 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 ₹10,529.2 crore as on Tue Jun 30, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 0.9%.
Rahul Baijal has experience Prior to joining HDFC Mutual Fund, he has worked with Sundaram Mutual Fund, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, TVF Capital, HSBC Securities, Credit Suisse Securities & Standard Chartered Bank.
Priya Ranjan has experience He has over 14 years of experience in equity research.
Dhruv Muchhal has experience Prior to joining HDFC MF,he has worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs, CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Top Performing Mutual Funds
| Fund name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat 22 Etf-growth | 10,382.8 | -1.39% | -5.94% | -3.32% | +9.57% | +18.81% | +23.25% |
| ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 Fof Direct-growth | 2,882.8 | -1.84% | -6.33% | -3.66% | +9.25% | +18.42% | +22.98% |
| ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 Fof-growth | 2,882.8 | -1.84% | -6.34% | -3.65% | +9.24% | +18.41% | +22.98% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-growth | 37,256.8 | +2.50% | +4.89% | -0.94% | +7.55% | +17.82% | +20.30% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw | 37,256.8 | +2.50% | +4.89% | -0.94% | +7.55% | +17.82% | +20.30% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-growth | 9,192.1 | +0.52% | +6.01% | +4.12% | +4.40% | +21.90% | +19.71% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-idcw | 9,192.1 | +0.52% | +6.01% | +4.12% | +4.40% | +21.90% | +19.71% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-growth | 37,256.8 | +2.42% | +4.66% | -1.38% | +6.60% | +16.67% | +18.99% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-idcw | 37,256.8 | +2.42% | +4.66% | -1.38% | +6.60% | +16.67% | +18.99% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-growth | 9,192.1 | +0.42% | +5.69% | +3.50% | +3.14% | +20.42% | +18.49% |
growth is based on 1-month returns of the funds & Top fund are based on 3Y Returns
More Funds from HDFC Mutual Fund
| Fund name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth | 10,529.2 | -0.60% | +10.91% | +23.00% | +30.62% | +39.41% | — |
| HDFC Defence Fund Regular-idcw | 10,529.2 | -0.60% | +10.91% | +23.00% | +30.62% | +39.41% | — |
| HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw | 10,529.2 | -0.52% | +11.18% | +23.59% | +31.93% | +40.95% | — |
| HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-growth | 1,192.7 | -0.69% | +0.88% | -1.64% | -1.49% | +11.19% | +11.86% |
| HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-growth | 1,192.7 | -0.62% | +1.11% | -1.18% | -0.55% | +12.27% | +12.97% |
| HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-idcw | 1,192.7 | -0.69% | +0.88% | -1.64% | -1.49% | +11.19% | +11.86% |
| HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw | 1,192.7 | -0.62% | +1.11% | -1.18% | -0.55% | +12.27% | +12.97% |
| HDFC Bse India Sector Leaders Index Fund Regular-growth | 186.3 | +1.74% | +3.41% | -0.35% | — | — | — |
| HDFC Bse India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct-growth | 186.3 | +1.78% | +3.55% | -0.09% | — | — | — |
growth is based on 1-month returns of the funds
Top Mutual Funds
| Fund name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-growth | 37,256.8 | +2.42% | +4.66% | -1.38% | +6.60% | +16.67% | +18.99% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-growth | 37,256.8 | +2.50% | +4.89% | -0.94% | +7.55% | +17.82% | +20.30% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-idcw | 37,256.8 | +2.42% | +4.66% | -1.38% | +6.60% | +16.67% | +18.99% |
| ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw | 37,256.8 | +2.50% | +4.89% | -0.94% | +7.55% | +17.82% | +20.30% |
| HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth | 10,529.2 | -0.60% | +10.91% | +23.00% | +30.62% | +39.41% | — |
| HDFC Defence Fund Direct-idcw | 10,529.2 | -0.52% | +11.18% | +23.59% | +31.93% | +40.95% | — |
| HDFC Defence Fund Regular-idcw | 10,529.2 | -0.60% | +10.91% | +23.00% | +30.62% | +39.41% | — |
| Bharat 22 Etf-growth | 10,382.8 | -1.39% | -5.94% | -3.32% | +9.57% | +18.81% | +23.25% |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-growth | 9,192.1 | +0.42% | +5.69% | +3.50% | +3.14% | +20.42% | +18.49% |
Top funds are based on Fund AUM
Top Equity Funds
| Fund name | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat 22 Etf-growth | ₹116.90 | +18.81% | +23.25% | — |
| Icici Prudential Bharat 22 Fof Direct-growth | ₹34.07 | +18.42% | +22.98% | — |
| Icici Prudential Bharat 22 Fof-growth | ₹34.06 | +18.41% | +22.98% | — |
| Icici Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-growth | ₹40.97 | +17.82% | +20.30% | — |
| Icici Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw | ₹25.00 | +17.82% | +20.30% | — |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-growth | ₹291.06 | +21.90% | +19.71% | — |
| Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-idcw | ₹42.45 | +21.90% | +19.71% | — |
| Icici Prudential India Opportunities Fund-growth | ₹37.26 | +16.67% | +18.99% | — |
| Icici Prudential India Opportunities Fund-idcw | ₹21.75 | +16.67% | +18.99% | — |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-growth | ₹260.55 | +20.42% | +18.49% | — |
growth is based on 5Y returns of the funds
Historical NAV
| Date | NAV |
|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2026 | ₹30.60 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | ₹30.28 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | ₹29.82 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | ₹29.89 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | ₹29.87 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | ₹30.42 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | ₹30.21 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | ₹30.30 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | ₹30.43 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | ₹30.33 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | ₹30.17 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | ₹30.10 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | ₹29.95 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | ₹30.03 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | ₹29.97 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | ₹30.24 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | ₹30.48 |
| 09 Jul 2026 | ₹30.08 |
| 08 Jul 2026 | ₹29.98 |
| 07 Jul 2026 | ₹30.44 |
| 06 Jul 2026 | ₹30.88 |
| 03 Jul 2026 | ₹30.76 |
| 02 Jul 2026 | ₹30.74 |
| 01 Jul 2026 | ₹30.61 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | ₹30.50 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | ₹30.23 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | ₹30.15 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | ₹30.24 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | ₹30.69 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | ₹30.91 |
Portfolio Updated on: 04 Aug, 2026
Fund Growth & Size Analysis
+₹10,529.2 Cr
Since Launch
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HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth FAQ'S
- Sharpe Ratio: 1.04%
- Standard Deviation: 31.18%
- Beta: 1.60%
- Alpha: 21.88%
- R-squared: 0.61%
- Information Ratio: 1.20%
- Sortino Ratio: 1.75%
Additional important ratios:
As of Tue Jun 30, 2026, the total assets managed under HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth stand at approximately ₹ 10,529.2 crore.
The HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth has delivered the following short-term performance:
- 3 Months Return: 11.18%
- 6 Months Return: 23.59%
The historical growth of the HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth is reflected through its CAGR returns:
- 3 Year CAGR: 40.95%
- Return Since Launch: 42.26%
The portfolio of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth is distributed across different asset classes as follows:
- Equity: 97.84%
- Other Assets: 2.16%
The HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, representing HDFC Mutual Fund.
The HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth investments are allocated across market caps in the following manner:
- Large Cap Stocks: 42.59%
- Mid Cap Stocks: 25.22%
- Small Cap Stocks: 32.19%
Top stock holdings of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth include:
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 14.86% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 14.86% of the portfolio
- Bharat Forge Ltd – represents 14.56% of the portfolio
- Bharat Forge Ltd – represents 14.56% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 19.49% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 16.55% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 15.48% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.58% of the portfolio
- Bharat Forge Ltd – represents 14.39% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.51% of the portfolio
Major sector exposures in HDFC Defence Fund Direct-growth are:
- Industrials – accounts for 841.43% of the portfolio
- Consumer Discretionary – accounts for 233.30% of the portfolio
- Materials – accounts for 204.35% of the portfolio
- Technology – accounts for 79.49% of the portfolio
