The scheme seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Defence & allied sector companies.
Exit Load1.00%
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%.
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He has over 14 years of experience in equity research.
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Defence Fund is ₹30.53 as of 2026-08-28.
HDFC Defence Fund is classified as a Thematic-Other fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund is ₹10,709.17 Cr.
The expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund is 1.78%.
HDFC Defence Fund is managed by Priya Ranjan.
The minimum SIP investment for HDFC Defence Fund is ₹100.
The exit load for HDFC Defence Fund is 1%.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, HDFC Defence Fund carries a Very High risk level.
HDFC Defence Fund has delivered 35.72% (1Y), 37.7% (3Y) and 0% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-08-28.
HDFC Defence Fund was launched on 1999-12-10.
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A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) lets you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (e.g., monthly) instead of a single lumpsum.
There is no separate brokerage on mutual fund units. The AMC charges an expense ratio, which is already reflected in the NAV. An exit load may apply if you redeem before the specified period.
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.
