Sharpe ratio
1.19Return earned for the risk taken.
Good
Good risk-adjusted returns. The fund has delivered strong returns for its level of risk.
+20.36%1Y Absolute Return
-0.53%1D
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Returns calculator comparison
Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.
| Asset | Projected corpus | Total invested | Gain | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Defence Fund - Growth Option - Direct PlanFund 3Y annualised return · 5Y history unavailable | ₹17,92,717 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹10,60,105 | +33.67% |
| EPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,95,132 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,62,520 | +8.25% |
| Residential propertyIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| PPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,69,819 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,37,207 | +7.10% |
| Bank fixed depositIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,56,981 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,24,369 | +6.50% |
| GoldIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| Savings accountIllustrative annual assumption | ₹7,86,827 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹54,215 | +3.00% |
Illustration only. Fund results use the available NAV-derived annualised return and can be negative. Reference rows are assumptions, not current quoted rates or guaranteed returns; property excludes transaction costs, taxes, and liquidity constraints. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk.
Wealth multiple
₹1 became₹1.38
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.38 Lakh
Fund age3.4 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code151750
ISININF179KC1GI5
BenchmarkNifty India Defence TRI
CategoryEquity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic
Expense ratio0.87%
Exit loadExit load of 1%, if redeemed within 1 year.
Minimum SIP₹100 SIP
Return comparison
58th / 932 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | -11.61% | — | — |
| 3M | -14.40% | — | — |
| 6M | +18.09% | — | — |
| 1Y | +20.36% | — | +4.16% |
| 3Y | +33.67% | — | +12.54% |
| Since Launch | +38.01% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
1.66Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Good
Good downside protection with strong returns.
Standard deviation
22.92%How much the fund’s returns fluctuate over time.
Very high volatility
Expect large price swings and higher risk.
Beta
—How closely the fund moves with the market.
Unavailable
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Alpha
—Extra return generated above the benchmark.
Unavailable
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Treynor ratio
—Return earned for each unit of market risk taken.
Unavailable
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Calmar ratio
1.10How well the fund rewarded investors relative to its biggest decline.
Excellent
Excellent balance between returns and drawdowns.
Information ratio
—How consistently the fund outperformed its benchmark.
Unavailable
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Portfolio allocation
Latest disclosed portfolio mix
Asset allocation
Portfolio100%
Equity97.84%
Cash2.16%
Market cap allocation
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 24 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 14.86% |
| Bharat Forge Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 14.56% |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 11.34% |
| Solar Industries India Ltd | Materials | Equity | 11.33% |
| Astra Microwave Products Ltd | Technology | Equity | 6.89% |
| MTAR Technologies Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 5.43% |
| BEML Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 4.85% |
| Bharat Dynamics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 4.22% |
| Eicher Motors Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 3.7% |
| Premier Explosives Ltd | Materials | Equity | 3.57% |
Fund management
PR
Priya Ranjan
Since 2025 · He has over 14 years of experience in equity research.
Mr. Ranjan is B.E(Computer Science) and PGDBM (Finance).
DH
Dhruv Muchhal
Since 2023 · Prior to joining HDFC MF,he has worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs, CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA
RA
Rahul Baijal
Since 2025 · Prior to joining HDFC Mutual Fund, he has worked with Sundaram Mutual Fund, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, TVF Capital, HSBC Securities, Credit Suisse Securities & Standard Chartered Bank.
Mr. Baijal has done PGDM(MBA) from IIM Calcutta and is an engineering graduate of Delhi college of Engineering
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Summary
A very high-risk equity scheme - sectoral/ thematic fund. Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 21.1 points. Top 10 holdings make up 81% — a handful of stocks can swing returns sharply.
Strengths
- Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 21.1 points.
- Turned every ₹1 into ₹3.0 since launch — compounding at 38.0% a year.
- Recovered from its worst fall in 3 months.
- Ranks 58 of 932 in its category over 1 year.
Weaknesses
- Top 10 holdings make up 81% — a handful of stocks can swing returns sharply.
Ideal investor
- Needs a 5–7+ years horizon to ride out its very high risk level.
- Good fit for SIPs — spreading purchases smooths out 22.9% volatility.
Risk drivers
- Top 10 holdings = 81% of the portfolio.
- Industrials makes up 55% — trouble in that sector hits the whole fund.