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HDFC Children's Fund
Aggressive HybridRank #32
3/5
NAV (2026-09-11)
₹288.49
AUM
₹10,657.76 Cr
Exp. Ratio: 1.8%
RISK LEVEL
Very High
Returns & Performance
1 Year-1.22%2.85% vs cat avgRank #34
3 Year7.36%2.35% vs cat avgRank #34
5 Year9.48%0.23% vs cat avgRank #17
Since Launch15.24%1.85% vs cat avg
Fund vs Category Average
1Y
-1.22%-2.85%
3Y
7.36%-2.35%
5Y
9.48%+0.23%
Pros & Cons
Pros
✔Above category avg 5Y returns
✔Outperforms category avg since launch
Cons
✖1Y returns trail category average
✖3Y returns below category average
✖Higher expense ratio (1.8%)
✖1Y category rank outside top 15 (#34)
✖Overall rank #32 in category
ISININF179KC1IY8
NAV₹288.49
NAV Date2026-09-11
AUM₹10,657.76 Cr
Expense Ratio1.8%
RiskVery High
Rating3 / 5
Lock-in Period5 days
Min SIP Amount₹100
Max SIP Amount₹999999999
Min Additional Inv.₹100
SIP AllowedYes
Plan TypeRegular
Plan OptionGrowth
Is NFONo
Fund House Incorp.1999-12-10
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation / income from a portfolio of equity & equity related instruments and debt and money market instruments.
Exit Load--
Stamp duty on investment0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Tax implicationsIf you redeem within one year, your returns will be taxed at 20%. For redemptions after one year, returns exceeding ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year will be taxed at 12.5%.
Dhruv Muchhal
Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA
Prior to joining HDFC MF,he has worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs, CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Top Holdings
Company
Sector
Asset Value (Cr)
Asset %
ICICI Bank Ltd.
Financial
₹753.24
7.07
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Financial
₹640.60
6.01
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Construction
₹398.29
3.74
State Bank of India
Financial
₹328.60
3.08
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Energy
₹317.38
2.98
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Financial
₹312.45
2.93
Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. [Merged]
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Children's Fund is ₹288.49 as of 2026-09-11.
HDFC Children's Fund is classified as a Aggressive Hybrid fund.
HDFC Children's Fund is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Children's Fund is ₹10,657.76 Cr.
The expense ratio of HDFC Children's Fund is 1.8%.
HDFC Children's Fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal.
The minimum SIP investment for HDFC Children's Fund is ₹100.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, HDFC Children's Fund carries a Very High risk level.
HDFC Children's Fund has delivered -1.22% (1Y), 7.36% (3Y) and 9.48% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-09-11.
HDFC Children's Fund was launched on 1999-12-10.
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Mutual fund NAVs are declared once per business day after market close, in line with SEBI norms.
The FAQs above are generated from data provided by the AMC and are for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, buy/sell recommendations, or return guarantees. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks — read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
