HDFC Childrens Fund
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₹293.47
1D
NAV as on 16 Sep 2025
15.98%/per year
Since Inception
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HDFC Childrens Fund Performance vs. Hybrid Equity Index
Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (16-Sep-25)
The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Hybrid Equity Index) over 3Y, 5Y, but underperformed over 1Y.
Peer comparison
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Total Investment
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HDFC Childrens Fund Asset Allocation
See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Sep-25)
Fund Distribution
as on (14-Sep-25)
HDFC Childrens Fund Sector Allocation
See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Sep-25)
Sector Allocation
Top 3 Sectors in August were Government, Financial Services & Corporate
Government
59%
Financial Services
37%
Corporate
28%
Government
60%
Financial Services
37%
Corporate
30%
HDFC Childrens Fund Holdings Details
as on (31-Aug-25)
HDFC Childrens Fund Overview
Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.
| Expense ratio | 1.73% |
Benchmark | Nifty 50 TR INR |
| AUM | ₹10119 Cr |
| Inception Date | 2 March, 2001 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | --/-- |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Lock In | 5 Years |
TurnOver | 17.18% |
| Risk |   Very High Risk |
About HDFC Childrens Fund
HDFC Childrens Fund is a hybrid fund. This fund was started on 2 March, 2001. The fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, Anil Bamboli, Chirag Setalvad. This fund gives you the benefit of diversification.
Key Parameters
- HDFC Childrens Fund has ₹10119 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Sep 2025 and is more than category average.
- The fund has an expense ratio 1.7.
Returns
HDFC Childrens Fund has given a CAGR return of 15.98% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of -0.85%, 14.15% and 18.01% respectively.
Holdings
HDFC Childrens Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Government, Financial Services, Corporate, Industrial, Tech, Cash Equivalent, Health, Energy, Consumer Defensive, Consumer Cyclical, Communication, Basic Materials.
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 benefitLong term gains up to Rs 1 lakh are exempt from taxation (more than 12 months).
Investment objective of HDFC Childrens Fund
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 of 5 Years
Fund Manager
Dhruv Muchhal
Fund Manager of HDFC Childrens Fund, since 22 June 2023
Anil Bamboli
Fund Manager of HDFC Childrens Fund, since 6 October 2022
Chirag Setalvad
Fund Manager of HDFC Childrens Fund, since 2 April 2007
- AUM of the fund stands at 10.1K Cr as of Aug'25
- AUM decreased by 188.1 Cr between Aug'25 and Jul'25
Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Childrens Fund
How do I invest in HDFC Childrens Fund?
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- 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.