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Fund name
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Rating |
Our Opinion |
Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan
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Very High
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0.92 |
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Very High
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0.92 |
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Very High
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0.68 |
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Very High
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0.47 |
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Very High
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1.20 |
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About HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan
HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan is a hybrid mutual fund scheme of HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Anil Bamboli and Chirag Setalvad. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.92% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹10,360 Cr.
The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation / income from a portfolio of equity & equity related instruments and debt and money market instruments. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation / income from a portfolio of equity & equity related instruments and debt and money market instruments.
Suitability
Aggressive Hybrid funds are suitable for investors:
Note:
Capital Gains Taxation
The following tax treatment is based upon last 12-months asset allocation and may vary from other funds in the category.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the HDFC Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
The latest declared NAV of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹308.9200 as of 19-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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GOI Sec 7.18 14/08/2033 |
3.83
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GOI Sec 7.10 08/04/2034 |
3.07
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GOI GOI Sec 7.10 18/04/2029 |
2.24
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State Bank of India SR 2 Bonds 7.33 20/09/2039 |
1.44
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GOI Sec 7.18 24/07/2037 |
1.14
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Over the past five years, HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 13.50% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.