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Sensex
73,852.90
▼ -1.17%
Nifty
22,888.95
▼ -1.11%
22k Gold
₹ 13,570/gm
Silver
₹ 2,30,000/kg
Petrol
₹ 111.21
Diesel
₹ 97.83
LPG
₹ 941.50
Crude Oil
$ 108.37
USD
₹ 94.89
HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan
Regular
Direct
3 Year Absolute Returns
147.34% ↑
NAV (₹) on 16 Oct 2026
30.29
1 Day NAV Change
-0.39%
Risk Level
Very High Risk
Rating
-
HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan is a Equity mutual fund categorized under Sector, offered by HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.. Launched on 19 May 2023, investors can start with a minimum SIP of ₹100 ... Read more
NAV History
Fund Details
Min. SIP Amount
₹100
Inception Date
19 May 2023
Min. Lumpsum Amount
₹ 100
Fund Age
3 Yrs
AUM
₹ 11,493.39 Cr.
Benchmark
Expense Ratio
0.89%
Scheme Type
Open Ended
Exit Load
1%
Returns Calculator
Investment amount per month
₹1,000
Over the past
Would have become
On total investment of
*Calculation based on past performance of this fund.
Asset Allocation
AUM
₹ 11,493.39 Cr
Equity
98.27%
Money Market & Cash
2.33%
Sector Holdings
| Sectors | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Defense | 44.95% |
| Industrial Explosives | 13.05% |
| Forgings | 12.91% |
| Electronics - Equipment/Components | 6.13% |
| Auto - Construction Vehicles | 5.11% |
| Auto - 2 & 3 Wheelers | 4.67% |
| Auto Ancl - Engine Parts | 4.10% |
| Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs | 3.51% |
| Treps/Reverse Repo | 2.33% |
| Auto Ancl - Equipment Others | 1.21% |
| Auto - LCVs/HCVs | 1.07% |
| Engineering - General | 0.70% |
| Project Consultancy/Turnkey | 0.65% |
| Engineering - Heavy | 0.21% |
Stock Holdings
| Name | Weightage | Value (in Cr.) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | 14.87% | ₹ 1,708.53 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Bharat Forge Ltd. | 12.91% | ₹ 1,483.50 | Forgings |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Limited | 12.61% | ₹ 1,449.45 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Solar Industries India Ltd. | 10.28% | ₹ 1,182 | Industrial Explosives |
| Astra Microwave Products Ltd. | 6.44% | ₹ 740.29 | Aerospace & Defense |
| BEML Limited | 5.11% | ₹ 587.88 | Auto - Construction Vehicles |
| MTAR Technologies Limited | 5.09% | ₹ 584.77 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Eicher Motors Ltd. | 4.67% | ₹ 536.25 | Auto - 2 & 3 Wheelers |
| Bosch Limited | 4.10% | ₹ 471 | Auto Ancl - Engine Parts |
| Bharat Dynamics Limited | 3.19% | ₹ 366.43 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Cyient DLM Limited | 3.18% | ₹ 365.64 | Electronics - Equipment/Components |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd | 3.17% | ₹ 364.52 | Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs |
| Centum Electronics Ltd. | 2.95% | ₹ 338.97 | Electronics - Equipment/Components |
| Premier Explosives Ltd. | 2.77% | ₹ 318.85 | Industrial Explosives |
| TREPS - Tri-party Repo | 2.33% | ₹ 268.16 | Others |
| Data Patterns (India) Limited | 1.98% | ₹ 227.18 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Sedemac Mechatronics Limited | 1.21% | ₹ 138.88 | Auto Ancl - Equipment Others |
| Tata Motors Limited | 1.07% | ₹ 122.45 | Auto - LCVs/HCVs |
| IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 0.77% | ₹ 88.78 | Aerospace & Defense |
| Power Mech Projects Ltd. | 0.65% | ₹ 74.70 | Project Consultancy/Turnkey |
| INDO-MIM Limited | 0.36% | ₹ 41.04 | Engineering - General |
| Cochin Shipyard Ltd. | 0.34% | ₹ 39.45 | Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs |
| Diffusion Engineers Limited | 0.22% | ₹ 24.81 | Engineering - General |
| JNK India Limited | 0.21% | ₹ 24.58 | Engineering - Heavy |
| AEQUS LIMITED | 0.12% | ₹ 13.97 | Engineering - General |
Returns
| Annualised returns | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M | 1Y | 2Y | 3Y | |
| Fund returns | 25.49% | 19.52% | 16.24% | 35.24% |
| Category returns | 2.63% | 1.26% | 1.45% | 19.51% |
Fund Objective
To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Defence & allied sector companies. There is no assurance that the investment objective ... Read more
AMC Details
Name
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.
Date of Incorporation
30 Jun 2000
CEO
Mr. Navneet Munot
CIO
Type
Pvt.Sector-Joint Venture (Indian)
Address
HDFC House, 2nd Floor,
H T Parekh Marg,
165-166,
Backbay Reclamation,
Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - 400020
Website
http://www.hdfcfund.com
Email
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₹35.25 | 102.19% | 288.92% | 0.00% | ₹1,147 | 1.06% |
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₹32.87 | 99.51% | 273.25% | 0.00% | ₹1,147 | 2.34% |
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Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund
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Regular
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₹32.87 | 99.51% | 273.25% | 0.00% | ₹1,147 | 2.34% |
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Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund
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Regular
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₹32.87 | 99.51% | 273.25% | 0.00% | ₹1,147 | 2.34% |
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HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan
Sector
Direct
|
₹30.29 | 19.52% | 147.34% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 0.89% |
Very High
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HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan
Sector
Direct
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₹30.29 | 19.52% | 147.34% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 0.89% |
Very High
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HDFC Defence Fund
Sector
Regular
|
₹29.19 | 18.38% | 139.48% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 1.79% |
Very High
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HDFC Defence Fund
Sector
Regular
|
₹29.19 | 18.38% | 139.48% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 1.79% |
Very High
|
Top Funds from HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.
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Scheme Name
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NAV
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Returns
1Y
3Y
5Y
|
AUM (Cr)
|
Expense Ratio
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HDFC Silver ETF
ETF
Regular
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₹199.72 | 23.13% | 188.77% | 0.00% | ₹7,724 | 0.50% |
Very High
|
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HDFC Silver ETF Fund of Fund - Direct Plan
Fund of Funds
Direct
|
₹34.51 | 26.67% | 182.16% | 0.00% | ₹4,497 | 0.21% |
Very High
|
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HDFC Silver ETF Fund of Fund
Fund of Funds
Regular
|
₹34.01 | 26.17% | 179.23% | 0.00% | ₹4,497 | 0.55% |
Very High
|
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HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan
Sector
Direct
|
₹30.29 | 19.52% | 147.34% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 0.89% |
Very High
|
|
HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan
Sector
Direct
|
₹30.29 | 19.52% | 147.34% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 0.89% |
Very High
|
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HDFC Gold ETF
ETF
Regular
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₹123.99 | 14.15% | 140.47% | 190.10% | ₹23,900 | 0.59% |
High
|
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HDFC Defence Fund
Sector
Regular
|
₹29.19 | 18.38% | 139.48% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 1.79% |
Very High
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HDFC Defence Fund
Sector
Regular
|
₹29.19 | 18.38% | 139.48% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 1.79% |
Very High
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HDFC Defence Fund
Sector
Regular
|
₹29.19 | 18.38% | 139.48% | 0.00% | ₹11,493 | 1.79% |
Very High
|
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HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund - Direct Plan
Fund of Funds
Direct
|
₹45.33 | 13.96% | 139.43% | 189.61% | ₹12,013 | 0.20% |
High
|
FAQs
What is the current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?
The current Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹30.29 as of 16 Oct 2026. NAV represents the per-unit market value of the fund and is updated daily based on the closing prices of the underlying securities.
What is the fund size (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹11,493.39 Crores. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund and reflects investor confidence and fund popularity.
What are the historical returns of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?
HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth has delivered returns of 19.52% (1 Year), 35.24% (3 Year), 0.00% (5 Year). Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investors should consider their risk appetite before investing.
What is the risk level of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?
HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth has a risk rating of 'Very High' as per the SEBI Riskometer. This indicates the fund is suitable for very aggressive investors comfortable with significant market volatility. Investors should align their investment choices with their personal risk tolerance and financial goals.
What is the minimum investment amount for HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?
The minimum lumpsum investment required for HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹100. The fund also offers SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option starting from as low as ₹100, making it accessible for regular investments. This allows investors to start their mutual fund journey with a manageable amount.
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