HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has Very High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
We have shifted from our proprietary CapRank classification system to SEBI’s market cap classification system with effect from 14 Jan, 2026.
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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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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0.95 |
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Very High
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0.96 |
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Very High
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0.55 |
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Very High
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1.23 |
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Very High
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2.28 |
Other details of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹10,152 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
100
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
100
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
100
Min. No of Cheques
6
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 0.95% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹10,152 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:
- Looking to invest mostly in equity (~75%) with a small debt allocation (~25%) for moderately high returns
- Aiming for long-term wealth creation
- With a 5-8 year investment horizon
- Who are new/unfamiliar with market's ups and downs
Note:
- Invest only through SIP
- The fund carries a lock-in period of 5 years or till the child attains the age of maturity, whichever is earlier
Capital Gains Taxation
The following tax treatment is based upon last 12-months asset allocation and may vary from other funds in the category.
- If the mutual fund units are sold after 1 year from the date of investment, gains upto Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax. Gains over Rs 1.25 lakh are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- If the mutual fund units are sold within 1 year from the date of investment, entire amount of gain is taxed at the rate of 20%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
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
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs. 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
Latest news on HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan
FAQ for HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan?
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.
What is the current NAV of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹310.6260 as of 18-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan?
| 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 |
2.26
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State Bank of India SR 2 Bonds 7.33 20/09/2039 |
1.46
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GOI Sec 7.18 24/07/2037 |
1.14
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What is the return of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 12.82% as of 18-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan?
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.

