HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹323.01

0.4%1D

NAV as on 20 Jun 2025

15.99%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

42 people have invested ₹ 79K in HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (20-Jun-25)

Period
This Fund
Hybrid Equity Index
1 Month
0.35%
-
3 Months
7.55%
-
6 Months
0.75%
-
1 Year
4.83%
-
3 Years
20.74%
-
5 Years
21.8%
-

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
HDFC Childrens Fund
-
10,177Cr
0.87%
4.83%
20.74%
15.99%
SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Fund Investment Direct Growth
1/4
3,358Cr
0.86%
19.24%
24.18%
36.86%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Bal Bhavishya Yojna Fund Direct Growth
2/4
1,058Cr
0.94%
9.5%
18.38%
12.76%
Axis Children's Lock in Fund Direct Growth
3/4
886Cr
1.26%
15.41%
13.43%
11.92%

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HDFC Childrens Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-25)

Equity 66.9%

Debt & Cash 33.1%

Large cap
42%

Small cap
23.1%

Mid cap
1%

HDFC Childrens Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 66.9%

Debt & Cash 33.1%

Financial Services
31.2%
Industrial
25.7%
Tech
14.4%
Consumer Defensive
6.2%
Health
5.9%
Energy
5.8%
Consumer Cyclical
4.3%
Basic Materials
2.6%
Communication
2.4%
Utilities
1.4%

Top 3 Sectors in May were Government, Financial Services & Corporate

May'25

Government

61%

Financial Services

34%

Corporate

33%

Apr'25

Government

60%

Financial Services

36%

Corporate

33%

HDFC Childrens Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-May-25)

Equity

Debt & Cash

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd
6.91%
0%
ICICI Bank Ltd
6.38%
0%
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
3.56%
0%
Reliance Industries Ltd
3.47%
0%
Infosys Ltd
2.93%
0%

HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.87%
Benchmark
Nifty 50 TR INR
AUM₹10177 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP--/--
Exit Load0%
Lock In5 Years
TurnOver
12.46%
STCGSelling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%.
LTCGAfter 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Childrens Fund

HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth is a hybrid fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Anil Bamboli, Chirag Setalvad. This fund gives you the benefit of diversification.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth has ₹10177 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on May 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.9.

Returns

HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 15.99% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 4.83%, 20.74% and 21.80% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Government, Financial Services, Corporate, Industrial, Tech, Cash Equivalent, Energy, Health, Consumer Defensive, Consumer Cyclical, Communication, Basic Materials, Utilities.

Taxation

As it is a children mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
If the fund is equity oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in equity instruments:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Long term gains up to Rs 1 lakh are exempt from taxation (more than 12 months).

Investment objective of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth

To generate capital appreciation / income from a portfolio, predominantly invested in equity & equity related instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 0.00 and for SIP is INR 0.00. There is a lock in period for HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth of 5 Years

Fund Manager

Anil Bamboli

Fund Manager of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth, since 6 October 2022

Chirag Setalvad

Fund Manager of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth, since 2 April 2007

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
May'25
Apr'25
Mar'25
AUM
₹ 10.2K Cr
₹ 9.8K Cr
₹ 9.6K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 10.2K Cr as of May'25
  • AUM increased by 366.8 Cr between May'25 and Apr'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Childrens Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the HDFC Childrens Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘HDFC Childrens Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of HDFC Childrens Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹323.01. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

HDFC Childrens Fund fund has generated a return of 4.83% in 1 year, 20.74% in 3 years, 21.80% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Childrens Fund?

The fund managers are Anil Bamboli, Chirag Setalvad.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is . Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.87%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹10177 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Childrens Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Bank Ltd(6.91%), ICICI Bank Ltd(6.38%), 7.18% Govt Stock 2033(4.78%)