HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW

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3 Months Returns : -1.87%
NAV: ₹28.91 as on Thu Nov 05, 2026
Fund NAV

Fund Overview of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW

  • ₹11,493.4 Cr
    AUM
  • ₹28.91
    NAV
  • 1.79%
    Expense Ratio
  • Equity
    Fund Category
As on Thu Nov 05, 2026
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HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Return Comparison

Tenure Absolute(%) Annualised(%) Category Average(%)
3 Months -1.87% NA 4.02%
6 Months 7.00% NA 14.62%
1 Year 17.69% 17.69% -1.34%
2 Years 38.89% 17.85% 21.55%
3 Years 141.05% 34.08% 20.06%
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As on Thu Nov 05, 2026

Asset Allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW

equities

98.11%

other assets or cash equivalents

1.89%
Large Cap: 44.27%
Mid Cap: 24.49%
Small Cap: 31.24%
Other: 0.00%
Top Holdings
Bharat Electronics Ltd
15.17%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
15.17%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
15.17%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
15.17%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
15.17%
 
Top Sectors
Industrials
195.07%
Consumer Discretionary
94.96%
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About Fund

About HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW

HDFC Defence Fund Regular-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 ₹11,493.4 crore as on Wed Sep 30, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 1.79%.
The portfolio allocation consists of 98.11% in equities, 1.89% in other assets or cash equivalents.Managed by Dhruv Muchhal, it has delivered a return of 17.69% in the last year, a total return since inception of 36.27%.
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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 Regular-IDCW

  • Standard Deviation
    31.58%
  • Mean
    33.58%
  • Sharpe Ratio
    0.89%
  • Alpha
    19.80%
  • Beta
    1.60%
  • Sortino Ratio
    1.54%

HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Fund Details

Fund Names HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW
Inception Date 02 Jun 2023
Lock In No Lock-in
 
Risk Principal at very high risk
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr
Bharat 22 ETF-Growth trend ₹9,531 3.60% -3.08% -1.52% 15.00% 19.85%
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF Direct-Growth trend ₹2,638 3.81% -2.81% -1.44% 14.85% 19.62%
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF-Growth trend ₹2,638 3.81% -2.81% -1.44% 14.85% 19.61%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹36,469 6.06% -1.55% -0.79% 14.98% 16.70%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹36,469 6.06% -1.55% -0.79% 14.98% 16.70%
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth trend ₹9,577 -1.70% -4.32% -2.12% 19.46% 16.59%
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-IDCW trend ₹9,577 -1.70% -4.32% -2.12% 19.46% 16.59%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-Growth trend ₹36,469 5.97% -1.78% -1.68% 13.89% 15.45%
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-IDCW trend ₹36,469 5.97% -1.78% -1.68% 13.89% 15.45%
Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹9,577 -1.80% -4.61% -3.29% 17.97% 15.38%
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 6M 1Yr 3Yr
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹11,493 0.13% -1.02% 9.12% 18.78% 34.53%
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹11,493 0.22% -0.80% 9.62% 19.92% 35.98%
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹11,493 0.22% -0.80% 9.62% 19.92% 35.98%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹1,100 1.73% -4.91% -5.69% -9.96% 7.32%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹1,100 1.81% -4.71% -5.28% -9.13% 8.36%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-IDCW increase ₹1,100 1.73% -4.91% -5.69% -9.96% 7.32%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹1,100 1.81% -4.71% -5.28% -9.13% 8.36%
HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹159 6.10% -2.87% -0.29% - -
HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹159 6.15% -2.75% -0.05% - -
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) NAV 3Yr 5Yr 10Yr
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-Growth trend ₹36,469 ₹36.38 13.89% 15.45% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹36,469 ₹40.09 14.98% 16.70% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-IDCW trend ₹36,469 ₹21.24 13.89% 15.45% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹36,469 ₹24.46 14.98% 16.70% -
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹11,493 ₹28.91 34.08% - -
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹11,493 ₹30.01 35.52% - -
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW trend ₹11,493 ₹28.91 34.08% - -
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹11,493 ₹30.01 35.52% - -
Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹9,577 ₹253.70 17.97% 15.38% 15.44%
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth trend ₹9,577 ₹284.31 19.46% 16.59% 16.50%
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HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Detailed Portfolio

Stocks Sector % of Holding Value
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials15.17%₹1,740.70 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials15.17%₹1,740.70 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials15.17%₹1,740.70 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials15.17%₹1,740.70 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials15.17%₹1,740.70 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials15.17%₹1,740.70 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials14.87%₹1,708.53 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials14.87%₹1,708.53 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials14.87%₹1,708.53 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 Electronics LtdIndustrials14.86%₹1,564.84 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary13.40%₹1,537.77 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary13.40%₹1,537.77 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary13.40%₹1,537.77 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary13.40%₹1,537.77 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary13.40%₹1,537.77 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary13.40%₹1,537.77 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary14.56%₹1,533.10 Cr
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Fund Names NAV 3Yr 5Yr 52 weeks high
Bharat 22 ETF-Growth increase ₹113.85 15.00% 19.85% -
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF Direct-Growth increase ₹33.32 14.85% 19.62% -
ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF-Growth increase ₹33.31 14.85% 19.61% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹40.09 14.98% 16.70% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹24.46 14.98% 16.70% -
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth increase ₹284.31 19.46% 16.59% -
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-IDCW increase ₹38.41 19.46% 16.59% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-Growth increase ₹36.38 13.89% 15.45% -
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund-IDCW increase ₹21.24 13.89% 15.45% -
Franklin India Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹253.70 17.97% 15.38% -
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Frequently Asked Questions

HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW

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

As of Wed Sep 30, 2026, HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW manages assets worth ₹11,493.4 crore

How has HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW performed recently?

  • 3 Months: -1.87%
  • 6 Months: 7.00%

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

  • 3 Years CAGR: 34.08%
  • Since Inception: 36.27%

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

Equity: 98.11%, Others: 1.89%.

Who manages HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW?

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

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

Large Cap: 44.27%, Mid Cap: 24.49%, Small Cap: 31.24%.

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

  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 15.17% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 15.17% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 15.17% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 15.17% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 15.17% of the fund's portfolio

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

  • Industrials – 195.07% of the fund's portfolio
  • Consumer Discretionary – 94.96% of the fund's portfolio
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