HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW

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3 Months Returns : 11.18%
Fund NAV

Fund Overview of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW

  • ₹10,529.2 Cr
    AUM
  • ₹30.60
    NAV
  • 0.90%
    Expense Ratio
  • Equity
    Fund Category
As on Mon Aug 03, 2026
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HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW Return Comparison

Tenure Absolute(%) Annualised(%) Category Average(%)
3 Months 11.18% NA 4.02%
6 Months 23.59% NA 14.62%
1 Year 31.93% 31.93% -1.34%
2 Years 32.04% 14.91% 21.55%
3 Years 180.05% 40.95% 20.06%
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As on Mon Aug 03, 2026

Asset Allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW

equities

97.84%

other assets or cash equivalents

2.16%
Large Cap: 42.59%
Mid Cap: 25.22%
Small Cap: 32.19%
Other: 0.00%
Top Holdings
Bharat Electronics Ltd
14.86%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
14.86%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
14.86%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
14.86%
Bharat Forge Ltd
14.56%
 
Top Sectors
Industrials
241.25%
Consumer Discretionary
87.20%
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About Fund

About HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW

HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW is one Equity mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on 02 Jun 2023, the fund aims To generate long-term capital appreciation/income. Investment predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of defence and allied sector companies. It manages assets worth ₹10,529.2 crore as on Tue Jun 30, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 0.9%.
The portfolio allocation consists of 97.84% in equities, 2.16% in other assets or cash equivalents.Managed by Dhruv Muchhal, it has delivered a return of 31.93% in the last year, a total return since inception of 42.26%.
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  • Rahul Baijal

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Baijal has done PGDM(MBA) from IIM Calcutta and is an engineering graduate of Delhi college of Engineering

    Manager Education

  • Priya Ranjan

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Ranjan is B.E(Computer Science) and PGDBM (Finance).

    Manager Education

  • Dhruv Muchhal

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA

    Manager Education

Key Metrics of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW

  • Standard Deviation
    31.18%
  • Mean
    38.30%
  • Sharpe Ratio
    1.04%
  • Alpha
    21.88%
  • Beta
    1.60%
  • Sortino Ratio
    1.75%

HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW Fund Details

Fund Names HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW
Inception Date 02 Jun 2023
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Risk Principal at very high risk
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Top Performing Mutual Funds

Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr
Bharat 22 ETF-Growth trend ₹10,383 -1.39% -5.94% 9.57% 18.81% 23.25%
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF Direct-Growth trend ₹2,883 -1.84% -6.33% 9.25% 18.42% 22.98%
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF-Growth trend ₹2,883 -1.84% -6.34% 9.24% 18.41% 22.98%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹37,257 2.50% 4.89% 7.55% 17.82% 20.30%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹37,257 2.50% 4.89% 7.55% 17.82% 20.30%
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth trend ₹9,192 0.52% 6.01% 4.40% 21.90% 19.71%
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-IDCW trend ₹9,192 0.52% 6.01% 4.40% 21.90% 19.71%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-Growth trend ₹37,257 2.42% 4.66% 6.60% 16.67% 18.99%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-IDCW trend ₹37,257 2.42% 4.66% 6.60% 16.67% 18.99%
Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹9,192 0.42% 5.69% 3.14% 20.42% 18.49%
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More funds from HDFC Mutual Fund

Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 6M 1Yr 3Yr
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹10,529 -0.60% 10.91% 23.00% 30.62% 39.41%
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹10,529 -0.52% 11.18% 23.59% 31.93% 40.95%
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW increase ₹10,529 -0.60% 10.91% 23.00% 30.62% 39.41%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹1,193 -0.69% 0.88% -1.64% -1.49% 11.19%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹1,193 -0.62% 1.11% -1.18% -0.55% 12.27%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-IDCW increase ₹1,193 -0.69% 0.88% -1.64% -1.49% 11.19%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹1,193 -0.62% 1.11% -1.18% -0.55% 12.27%
HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹186 1.74% 3.41% -0.35% - -
HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹186 1.78% 3.55% -0.09% - -
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Top Mutual Funds

Fund Names AUM (Cr) NAV 3Yr 5Yr 10Yr
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-Growth trend ₹37,257 ₹37.26 16.67% 18.99% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹37,257 ₹40.97 17.82% 20.30% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹37,257 ₹25.00 17.82% 20.30% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-IDCW trend ₹37,257 ₹21.75 16.67% 18.99% -
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹10,529 ₹29.54 39.41% - -
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹10,529 ₹30.60 40.95% - -
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹10,529 ₹30.60 40.95% - -
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW trend ₹10,529 ₹29.54 39.41% - -
Bharat 22 ETF-Growth trend ₹10,383 ₹116.90 18.81% 23.25% -
Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹9,192 ₹260.55 20.42% 18.49% 15.67%
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HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW Detailed Portfolio

Stocks Sector % of Holding Value
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials14.86%₹1,564.84 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials14.86%₹1,564.84 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials14.86%₹1,564.84 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials14.86%₹1,564.84 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary14.56%₹1,533.10 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary14.56%₹1,533.10 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary14.56%₹1,533.10 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary14.56%₹1,533.10 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials19.49%₹1,518.97 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials16.55%₹1,509.55 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials15.48%₹1,505.71 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.58%₹1,504.42 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary14.39%₹1,399.46 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.51%₹1,398.89 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.51%₹1,398.89 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.82%₹1,392.95 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.70%₹1,366.22 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.29%₹1,351.85 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary14.57%₹1,329.23 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.88%₹1,326.17 Cr
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Top Equity Funds

Fund Names NAV 3Yr 5Yr 52 weeks high
Bharat 22 ETF-Growth increase ₹116.90 18.81% 23.25% -
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF Direct-Growth increase ₹34.07 18.42% 22.98% -
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF-Growth increase ₹34.06 18.41% 22.98% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹40.97 17.82% 20.30% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹25.00 17.82% 20.30% -
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth increase ₹291.06 21.90% 19.71% -
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-IDCW increase ₹42.45 21.90% 19.71% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-Growth increase ₹37.26 16.67% 18.99% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-IDCW increase ₹21.75 16.67% 18.99% -
Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹260.55 20.42% 18.49% -
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Frequently Asked Questions

HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW

What is the current AUM of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW?

As of Tue Jun 30, 2026, HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW manages assets worth ₹10,529.2 crore

How has HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW performed recently?

  • 3 Months: 11.18%
  • 6 Months: 23.59%

What is the long-term performance of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW?

  • 3 Years CAGR: 40.95%
  • Since Inception: 42.26%

What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW?

Equity: 97.84%, Others: 2.16%.

Who manages HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW?

HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW is managed by Dhruv Muchhal from HDFC Mutual Fund.

What is the market-cap allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW?

Large Cap: 42.59%, Mid Cap: 25.22%, Small Cap: 32.19%.

Which are the top companies HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW has invested in?

  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 14.86% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 14.86% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 14.86% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 14.86% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Forge Ltd – 14.56% of the fund's portfolio

Which are the major sectors HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW focuses on?

  • Industrials – 241.25% of the fund's portfolio
  • Consumer Discretionary – 87.20% of the fund's portfolio
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