Can I invest in SIP and Lumpsum in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Direct Growth?

Yes, you can invest both lumpsum and SIP in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G). Minimum lumpsum investment HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is ₹100 and minimum SIP amount is ₹100 . Lumpsum option is ideal for investors with higher investible corpus and market experience. SIP option is recommended for retail investors who do not have the time or expertise to time the market.

What is the NAV of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Direct Growth?

The latest NAV (Net Asset Value) of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is ₹293.48 as on 2025-03-11.

Which are the biggest stock holdings of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G)?

The 5 biggest stock holdings of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) are: HDFC Bank (6.92%), ICICI Bank (5.97%), Larsen & Toubro (3.44%), Reliance Industr (3.29%), Infosys (3.18%)

What are the top sectors HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) invests in?

A majority of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) 's AUM worth ₹9,057.9 (Cr) is invested in these 3 top sectors: Debt : 32.88% Banks : 19.70% IT-Software : 8.81%

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HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G)

HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G)

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NAV
293.48(-0.05%)
Fund Size (CR)
₹9,629.05
Expense Ratio
0.94
Scheme Type
Active Fund
Value Research

Min. investment
₹100
Minimum Additional Investment
₹100
Minimum SIP Investment
₹100
Minimum Withdrawal
₹100
Exit Load
1% of applicable Net Asset Value - If the amount sought to be redeemed or switch out is invested for a period of up to 3 months from the date of allotment Nil - If the amount, sought to be redeemed or switch out is invested for a period of more than 3 months from the date of allotment
0%
Return Since Launch
15.46%

Absolute Return: -11.26%

Annualized Return: 0%

Basic Details

Scheme Manager

Chirag Setalvad

Bench Mark

NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index

Type

OPEN

Lumpsum Returns

Period Invested For	₹10,000 Invested on	Latest Value	Absolute Returns	Annualised Returns	Category Avg	Rank within Category
1 Week	3 March 2025	10134.33	1.34%	-	1.53%	26/41
1 Month	10 February 2025	9569.80	-4.30%	-	-4.65%	17/41
3 Month	10 December 2024	8902.56	-10.97%	-	-10.74%	17/37
6 Month	10 September 2024	9110.07	-8.90%	-	-10.61%	15/37
1 Year	7 March 2024	10424.98	4.25%	4.25%	5.00%	17/37
3 Year	10 March 2022	15347.42	53.47%	15.33%	10.69%	4/34
5 Year	9 March 2020	23920.44	139.20%	19.03%	14.16%	2/32
Since Inception	1 January 2013	57742.66	477.43%	15.46%	10.13%	4/41

Note: Lumpsum Returns since Inception Date.

SIP Returns

Period Invested For	₹10,000 Invested on	Investments	Latest Value	Absolute Returns	Annualised Returns
1 Year	1 April 2024	1,20,000	113660.79	-5.28%	-5.28%
3 Year	1 April 2022	3,60,000	426155.79	18.38%	5.78%
5 Year	1 April 2020	6,00,000	880728.63	46.79%	7.98%
10 Year	1 April 2015	12,00,000	2553502.79	112.79%	7.84%

Note: SIP Returns since Inception Date.

Tax Treatment

If sold after 1 year from purchase date, long term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 10%, if your total long term capital gain exceeds 1 lakh. Any cess/surcharge is not included.If sold before 1 year from purchase date, short term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 15%. Any cess/surcharge is not included in the 15%.

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Expected Returns Rate (%)

Time Period (in Years)

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Invested Amount
₹25,000
Estimated Returns
₹19,059

76%

Returns

Future value of your investment

₹44,059

Risk Ratios

2.80%

Standard Deviation

0.68%

Beta

0.82%

Sharpe Ratio

-0.00%

Treynor's Ratio

5.79%

Jension's Alpha

Asset Allocation

Sector Allocation

Top 10 stock holding in portfolio

Stock Invested in	% of Total Holdings	Quantity	Value (Cr)	Asset Type	Segment
HDFC Bank	6.92%	3617600	626.71	Equity	Banks
ICICI Bank	5.97%	4490000	540.64	Equity	Banks
Larsen & Toubro	3.44%	984667	311.53	Equity	Infrastructure Developers & Operators
Reliance Industr	3.29%	2485332	298.26	Equity	Refineries
Infosys	3.18%	1707302	288.14	Equity	IT - Software
Kotak Mah. Bank	2.84%	1350000	256.90	Equity	Banks
eClerx Services	2.32%	741589	210.16	Equity	IT - Software
St Bk of India	2.28%	3000000	206.64	Equity	Banks
TCS	1.76%	457433	159.34	Equity	IT - Software
Finolex Cables	1.75%	1938081	158.31	Equity	Cables

Peer Comparison

Scheme Name	Asset Size (Cr)	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y
HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G)	9629.05	-4.30%	-10.97%	-8.90%	4.25%	15.33%
SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Fund - IP - Dir (G)	3124.02	-6.54%	-11.54%	-9.49%	17.76%	19.35%
SBI Magnum Children's Benefit Fund - Savings Plan - Dir (G)	121.17	-1.34%	-3.80%	-1.46%	11.25%	11.63%
AXIS Children's Fund - No Lock in - Dir (G)	868.75	-3.86%	-9.06%	-7.78%	8.68%	7.72%
AXIS Children's Fund - No Lock in - Dir (IDCW)	868.75	-3.88%	-9.10%	-7.85%	8.50%	7.54%
AXIS Children's Fund - Lock in - Dir (G)	868.75	-3.88%	-9.10%	-7.87%	8.46%	7.50%

News

HDFC MF announces Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under three schemes
HDFC Mutual Fund has announced 06 March 2025 as the record date for declaration of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under the following schemes. The amount of distribution (Rs per unit) on the face value of Rs 10 per unit will be:
HDFC Banking & Financial Services Fund ' Regular Plan - IDCW Option & Direct Plan - IDCW Option: 1.00 each.
HDFC ELSS Tax Saver ' Regular Plan - IDCW Option & Direct Plan - IDCW Option: 7.00 each.
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund ' Regular Plan - IDCW Option & Direct Plan - IDCW Option: 1.25 each.
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HDFC Mutual Fund announces change in scheme name
HDFC Mutual Fund has announced change in scheme name under the following scheme, With effect from 15 March 2025.
Change in the name of the Scheme:

Existing Scheme Name Revised Scheme Name

HDFC Capital Builder Value Fund HDFC Value Fund

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Existing Scheme Name	Revised Scheme Name
HDFC Capital Builder Value Fund	HDFC Value Fund

HDFC MF announces Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under its schemes
HDFC Mutual Fund has announced 28 February 2025 as the record date for declaration of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option under the following schemes. The amount of IDCW (Rs per unit) on the face value of Rs 10 per unit will be:
HDFC Dividend Yield Fund:
Regular Plan ' IDCW: 1.50
Direct Plan ' IDCW: 1.50
HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund:
Regular Plan ' IDCW: 2.50
Direct Plan ' IDCW: 2.50
HDFC Large Cap Fund:
Regular Plan ' IDCW: 5.50
Direct Plan ' IDCW: 5.50
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Fund House Details & Investment Objective

Date of Incorporation

1 January 2013

Total AUM (Cr)

₹9057.90

HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is an Childrens Fund-oriented fund from the renowned AMC, HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched in 1 January 2013, this fund is managed by Chirag Setalvad. With assets under management (AUM) worth ₹9,057.9 (Cr), as of 11 March 2025, HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is categorized as a Childrens Fund within its segment. The fund has generated a return of 15.46% since its launch.
The current NAV of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is ₹293.48, as on 11 March 2025. The fund's benchmark index is NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index. You can invest in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) via both lumpsum and SIP modes. The minimum SIP amount in the fund is ₹100 while the minimum lumpsum investment is ₹100.

Being an open-ended fund, you can exit the fund anytime subject to applicable exit loads:
Nil The fund has generated 15.33% and 19.03% CAGR in the last 3 and 5 years respectively.

The fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and growth, by investing in a mix of financial instruments 64.05% in Equity, 35.33% in Debt and 0.62% in cash and cash equivalents.
The top 5 sectors the fund invests in are: 32.88% in Debt, 19.70% in Banks, 8.81% in IT-Software, 5.41% in Industrial Products, 4.10% in Construction

FAQs

How to Invest in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Direct Growth?

HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is a popular fund in the Childrens Fund segment. The fund has generated a return of 15.46% since inception. Looking to invest in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) How about earning 1% extra return? All this is possible with m.Stock! Investing in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is super easy and convenient with m.Stock. Here’s how you can begin:

Login to your m.Stock account. If you do not have an account, open m.Stock Demat account and enjoy 1% extra returns plus Zero Brokerage across products for life.
In the ‘Menu’ section, under ‘Products’, select ‘Mutual Funds’ .
In the search bar, enter the fund name, in this case, HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G)
On the top right corner you’ll see two options – Lumpsum and SIP. You can choose either based on your risk appetite and available investible corpus.
If you choose to invest a Lumpsum: Enter amount, select payment mode (UPI or Netbanking), and click on ‘invest a lumpsum’. Make the payment and your lumpsum investment is complete.
If you choose the SIP route, then enter SIP amount, SIP date, and set up ‘Autopay’ facility.

So, why wait? Invest in HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) today and reap the benefits of this Childrens Fund fund!

How much returns has HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Direct Growth generated?

In the short term, i.e., 1 year, HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) has generated annualised return of 4.25%. In the long-term, the fund has generated 15.33% and 19.03% in 3 and 5 years respectively. Since its inception, the fund has generated 15.46% returns.

What is the expense ratio of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Direct Growth?

The expense ratio of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Direct Growth is 0.94%. Expense ratio is the fees payable by investors of the scheme towards management, research and overall upkeep of the fund. The higher the expense ratio, the lower is the in-hand return for the investor. Expense ratio for direct plans is lower than regular plans, making them ideal for investors.

What is the AUM of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Fund Direct Growth?

The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is ₹9,057.9 (Cr) as of 2025-03-11 AUM shows the fund’s popularity and is often indicative of fund strength.

How to redeem or withdraw money from HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) Direct Growth?

Redeeming or selling units of HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G) is relatively simple. But before you redeem, ensure that the fund has completed the minimum lock-in period else you will be charged an exit load.

To redeem from HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G):

Login to your m.Stock account
In portfolio, your mutual fund investments will be visible under ‘MF’
Select the fund you wish to redeem from (in this case HDFC Children's Fund - Direct (G)).
Click on ‘Redeem’ button
You have 2 options – redeem by units and redeem by value (you can only redeem free units)
Select units to be redeemed and click on submit.
Redemption value will be credited to your account in 2-3 working days (as per timelines set by SEBI).