HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan

As on 29 Aug 2025

HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan

Q: What kind of returns does HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan provide?

HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan aims to generate capital appreciation by investing mainly in public sector undertakings (PSUs). Historically, its returns have often shown moderate to high growth rate depending on market conditions. HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan had a return of -0.65% over the past 1 year.

Q: How much expense ratio is charged by HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan?

The expense ratio for HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan, or any other mutual fund, is the yearly fee you pay for managing your investments. As of 29 Aug 2025, the expense ratio charged by HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is typically around 2.07 %. This fee covers fund management, administrative, and other operational costs. It is relatively low compared to actively managed funds, reflecting its direct growth option.

Q: What is the AUM of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan?

As of 29 Aug 2025, the Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is approximately ₹10306.9328 crore. The AUM can fluctuate based on market conditions and investor activity. It indicates the total value of assets managed by the fund.

Q: What is the NAV of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan?

The Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is updated daily and reflects the per-unit value of the fund's assets. As of 29 Aug 2025 , the NAV is around undefined per unit, but this value might change based on market performance and fund holdings.

Q: What is the PE and PB ratio of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan?

The PE ratio for HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is 20.67 and the PB ratio is 3.42. The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the market price by the earnings per share, whereas the PB ratio is calculated by dividing the stock price by the book value per share.

Q: What is the exit load of HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan?

The exit load for HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan is 0% if units are redeemed within 30 days from the date of investment. After this period, no exit load is applicable. This fee is charged to discourage short-term trading and ensure long-term investment.

Solution Oriented

NAV

₹ 319.21

CAGR (3 Years)

15.83%

AUM (Cr)

₹ 10,306.93

Risk

Very High Risk

About HDFC Childrens Fund - Direct Plan

The primary objective of both the PLans under the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation.

Breakdown of this Fund

Alcoholic Beverages

3.21%

Auto Ancillaries

1.06%

Automobile

1.54%

Banks

44.06%

Bearings

0.88%

Cables

3.23%

Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment

3.10%

Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment

5.11%

Castings, Forgings & Fastners

1.40%

Debt Others

18.83%

Engineering

2.04%

Finance

3.05%

FMCG

0.56%

Govt. Securities

31.14%

Healthcare

4.37%

Hotels & Restaurants

1.56%

Infrastructure Developers & Operators

7.77%

IT - Software

21.62%

Logistics

2.37%

Miscellaneous

0.23%

Paints/Varnish

3.23%

Pharmaceuticals

2.77%

Power Generation & Distribution

0.82%

Refineries

8.23%

Refractories

0.04%

Retail

0.37%

Steel

1.01%

Telecomm-Service

3.74%

Tobacco Products

3.46%

Tyres

1.03%

Market Capitalization

Expense Ratio, Exit Load and Tax

Expense Ratio

2.07

Exit Load

Nil

Stamp Duty

0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)

Tax Implication

Returns are taxed at 20%, if you redeem before one year. After 1 year, you are required to pay LTCG tax of 12.5% on returns of Rs 1.25 lakh+ in a financial year.