HDFC Children's Gift Fund

HDFC Children’s Gift Fund – Direct Plan is a thoughtfully curated hybrid mutual fund aimed at securing a child’s financial future. Launched in December 1999, the fund combines equity and debt investments to balance growth and stability. With an AUM of ₹8,39,042 Cr and a NAV of ₹323.88 (as of June 24, 2025), it offers long-term wealth-building potential. The fund is managed by Chirag Setalvad and is suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite.

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Highlights of HDFC Children’s Gift Fund

  • Fund Category: Hybrid mutual fund with a very high-risk rating

  • Fund Manager: Chirag Setalvad, known for his consistent performance in equity investing

  • AUM: ₹8.39 lakh Crores (as of June 2025), indicating strong investor trust

  • NAV: ₹323.88 (as of June 24, 2025)

  • Investment Objective: To generate long-term capital appreciation and income by investing in both equity and fixed-income instruments

  • Minimum Investment: ₹100 (SIP or lump sum), making it accessible to all types of investors

  • Ideal For: Parents and guardians planning for a child’s education, marriage, or other future financial needs

Key Information About HDFC Children’s Gift Fund

This child plan is suitable for high-risk investors as it allows a minimum investment of ₹100 through SIP or lump sum. Here are some of the key highlights of the fund:

Fund House HDFC Mutual Fund House 
Date of Incorporation 10 Dec 1999
Total AUM ₹10,176.53Cr
Fund Benchmark NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index
NAV of the Fund ₹323.88 (as of June 24 2025) 
Min. SIP Investment ₹100
Expense Ratio 0.90%
Returns since inception 15.99%
Risk Level Very High 
Investment Objective The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation/income from a portfolio of equity & equity-related instruments and debt and money market instruments.
Top Fund Managers Anil Bamboli
Chirag Setalvad
Dhruv Muchhal

Performance of HDFC Children’s Gift Fund

Years 1Y 3Y 5Y All
Fund returns 4.9% 20.0% 21.7% 16.0%

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Top 10 Holdings of HDFC Children’s Gift Fund

Name Sector Assets
HDFC Bank Ltd. Financial 6.91%
ICICI Bank Ltd. Financial 6.38%
GOI Sovereign 4.78%
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Construction 3.56%
Reliance Industries Ltd. Energy 3.47%
GOI Sovereign 3.21%
Infosys Ltd. Technology 2.93%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Financial 2.75%
eClerx Services Ltd. Services 2.58%
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Technology 2.41%
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Sector Allocation of HDFC Children’s Gift Fund

Sector Allocation (%)
Financial 34.3%
Industrials 21.3%
Technology 17.9%
Energy & Utilities 7.3%
Consumer Staples 5.7%
Consumer Discretionary 5.1%
Healthcare 4.7%
Materials 3.7%

Expense Ratio, Exit Load and Taxation of the HDFC Children’s Gift Fund

Category Percentage/Details
Expense Ratio 0.90%
Exit Load 0%

FAQs

  • What is the risk level of this fund?

    The fund is rated very high on the risk scale, making it suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon.
  • What is the current AUM and NAV of the fund?

    As of June 24, 2025, the fund’s Asset Under Management (AUM) stands at ₹8,39,042 Cr, and the Net Asset Value (NAV) is ₹323.88.
  • Who can invest in this fund?

    Parents, legal guardians, or relatives can invest on behalf of a minor. The investment is made in the child's name and managed by the guardian until maturity.

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#The investment risk in the portfolio is borne by the policyholder. Life insurance is available in this product. The maturity amount of Rs 1 Cr. is for a 30 year old healthy individual investing Rs 10,000/- per month for 30 years, with assumed rates of returns @ 8% p.a. that is not guaranteed and is not the upper or lower limits as the value of your policy depends on a number of factors including future investment performance. In Unit Linked Insurance Plans, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder and the returns are not guaranteed. Maturity Value: ₹1,05,02,174 @ CARG 8%; ₹50,45,591 @ CAGR 4%
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