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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)

Sectoral / Thematic
  • NAV

    16.31(1.76%)
  • Fund Size (CR)

    ₹1,468.68
  • 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 In respect of each purchase/Switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 30 days from the date of allotment.

    1%
  • Return Since Launch

    37.06%
  • 3M
  • 6M
  • 1Y
  • 3Y
  • All
Absolute Return: -6.12%
Annualized Return: 0% [object Object]

Basic Details

Scheme Manager

Nikhil Mathur

Bench Mark

BSE Healthcare TRI

Type

OPEN

Lumpsum Returns

Period Invested For₹10,000 Invested onLatest ValueAbsolute ReturnsAnnualised ReturnsCategory AvgRank within Category
1 Week 26 March 20259940.45-0.60%-0.08%694/860
1 Month28 February 202510811.588.12%-6.45%214/856
3 Month2 January 20259199.24-8.01%--8.89%308/820
6 Month1 October 20249800.04-2.00%--12.71%21/749
1 Year2 April 202412848.5528.49%28.49%5.72%2/660
3 Year--0%-16.28%-/-
5 Year--0%-28.05%-/-
Since Inception4 October 202316026.0060.26%37.06%10.91%6/860

Note: Lumpsum Returns since Inception Date.

SIP Returns

Period Invested For₹10,000 Invested onInvestmentsLatest ValueAbsolute ReturnsAnnualised Returns
1 Year2 May 20241,20,000129522.707.94% 7.94%
3 Year-----
5 Year-----
10 Year-----

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%.

Mutual Funds Calculator

  • Investment type
  • Scheme based
  • SIP
  • Lumpsum

Monthly Investment (₹)

Expected Returns Rate (%)

Time Period (in Years)

  • Invested Amount

    25,000

  • Estimated Returns

    19,059

76%

Returns

Future value of your investment

44,059

Risk Ratios

5.35%

Standard Deviation

0.87%

Beta

1.68%

Sharpe Ratio

0.17%

Treynor's Ratio

23.81%

Jension's Alpha

Asset Allocation

Sector Allocation

Top 10 stock holding in portfolio

Stock Invested in% of Total HoldingsQuantityValue (Cr)Asset TypeSegment
Sun Pharma.Inds.11.99%1105134176.08EquityPharmaceuticals
Divi's Lab.8.91%238910130.93EquityPharmaceuticals
Cipla7.80%814343114.62EquityPharmaceuticals
Lupin5.57%42946981.80EquityPharmaceuticals
Max Healthcare4.87%73131571.53EquityHealthcare
Torrent Pharma.3.69%18359854.13EquityPharmaceuticals
Krishna Institu.3.66%103267653.81EquityHealthcare
Aurobindo Pharma3.34%46326649.03EquityPharmaceuticals
Aster DM Health.3.28%119501548.15EquityHealthcare
Ipca Labs.3.27%35464448.07EquityPharmaceuticals

Peer Comparison

Scheme NameValue ResearchAsset Size (Cr)1M3M6M1Y3Y
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)
1468.688.12%-8.01%-2.00%28.49%-
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (G)
1468.688.12%-8.01%-2.00%28.49%-
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)
1468.688.12%-8.01%-2.00%28.49%-
WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund-Dir (G)
271.367.68%-8.89%-2.42%27.30%-
DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund - Dir (G)
1012.796.89%1.44%-1.98%21.85%-
DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund - Dir (IDCW)
1012.796.35%0.93%-2.48%21.23%-

List of Schemes under HDFC Mutual Fund

Fund NameCategoryRisk1Y ReturnsRatingsFund Size (Cr)
HDFC Small Cap FundEquityVery High1.79%3₹28,119.87
HDFC Focused 30 FundEquityVery High15.38%5₹15,515.87
HDFC Infrastructure FundEquityVery High3.64%2₹2,104.89
HDFC Business Cycle FundEquityVery High3.66%0₹2,639.70
HDFC MNC FundEquityVery High-2.81%0₹529.70
HDFC Technology FundEquityVery High14.71%0₹1,298.21
HDFC Manufacturing FundEquityVery High0%0₹10,776.02
HDFC Overnight FundDebtLow6.58%2₹12,664.61
HDFC Short Term Debt FundDebtModerate9.08%4₹14,068.85
HDFC Medium Term Debt FundDebtModerately High9.44%3₹3,912.37
HDFC Income FundDebtModerate10.12%3₹875.07
HDFC Long Duration Debt FundDebtModerately High11.1%0₹5,643.81
HDFC Credit Risk Debt FundDebtModerately High8.8%2₹7,231.28
HDFC Floating Rate Debt FundDebtModerate8.76%4₹14,969.19
HDFC Hybrid Debt FundHybridModerately High8.67%4₹3,255.97
HDFC Multi-Asset FundHybridVery High10.45%3₹3,837.22
HDFC Arbitrage FundHybridLow7.94%3₹18,053.77
HDFC Equity Savings FundHybridModerately High6.43%3₹5,460.36
HDFC Retirement Savings Fund-Hybrid DebtSolution OrientedModerately High8.36%4₹155.36
HDFC BSE Sensex Index FundOtherVery High4.63%2₹7,419.40
HDFC Nifty 100 Equal Weight Index FundOtherVery High1.99%4₹302.31
HDFC Nifty G-Sec Dec 2026 Index FundOtherModerate8.07%0₹1,339.55
HDFC Nifty G-Sec Jun 2036 Index FundOtherHigh11.54%0₹816.03
HDFC NIFTY SDL Plus G-Sec Jun 2027 40:60 IFOtherModerate8.61%0₹48.99
HDFC NIFTY Midcap 150 Index FundOtherVery High4.99%0₹260.49
HDFC BSE 500 Index FundOtherVery High3.32%0₹189.63
HDFC NIFTY Realty Index FundOtherVery High-10.09%0₹99.59
HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index FundOtherVery High0%0₹322.80
HDFC Nifty500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index FundOtherVery High0%0₹376.64
HDFC Nifty India Digital Index FundOtherVery High0%0₹204.37
HDFC Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index FundOtherVery High0%0₹0.00
HDFC Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOFOtherHigh6.23%5₹46.78
HDFC Asset Allocator Fund of FundOtherHigh12%4₹3,524.91
HDFC FMP 1406D August 2022-Sr.46DebtModerate8.16%0₹250.20
HDFC FMP 1359D September 2022-Sr.46DebtModerately Low7.94%0₹321.29
HDFC FMP 2638D February 2023-Sr.47DebtModerate10.63%0₹154.60
HDFC FMP 1269D March 2023-Sr.47DebtModerate8.19%0₹77.52
HDFC Flexi Cap FundEquityVery High14.24%5₹64,124.15
HDFC Tax Saver FundEquityVery High11.58%5₹14,671.37
HDFC Hybrid Equity FundHybridVery High6.78%3₹22,130.68
HDFC Corporate Bond FundDebtModerate9.27%4₹31,898.00
HDFC Liquid FundDebtModerately Low7.38%2₹68,215.48
HDFC Nifty 50 Index FundOtherVery High4.87%2₹17,597.82
HDFC Gold ETF Fund of FundOtherHigh30.24%3₹3,303.23
HDFC Low Duration FundDebtModerate8.23%2₹18,611.34
HDFC Money Market FundDebtModerate7.96%4₹27,929.77
HDFC Children's FundSolution OrientedVery High7.98%5₹9,057.90
HDFC Arbitrage FundHybridLow7.94%0₹18,053.77
HDFC Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index FundOtherVery High0%0₹420.41
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index FundOtherVery High1.65%0₹349.89
HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index FundOtherModerate8.28%0₹198.18
HDFC Nifty G-Sec Sep 2032 Index FundOtherModerately High10.89%0₹610.74
HDFC Nifty G-Sec July 2031 Index FundOtherModerately High10.87%0₹688.60
HDFC Silver ETF Fund of FundOtherVery High29.74%0₹226.42
HDFC FMP 1158D July 2022-Sr.46DebtModerate7.38%0₹163.66
HDFC FMP 1876D March 2022-Sr.46DebtModerate8.67%0₹32.24
HDFC FMP 1861D March 2022DebtModerate8.71%0₹460.64
HDFC Nifty 100 Index FundOtherVery High3.96%2₹283.60
HDFC Multi Cap FundEquityVery High5.47%4₹14,650.92
HDFC Developed World Indexes Fund of FundsOtherVery High10.33%0₹1,320.25
HDFC NIFTY50 Equal Weight Index FundOtherVery High3.51%4₹1,321.53
HDFC Banking & Financial Services FundEquityVery High9.91%3₹3,478.38
HDFC Ultra Short Term FundDebtModerate7.84%3₹13,862.72
HDFC Housing Opportunities FundEquityVery High-2%0₹1,165.41
HDFC Retirement Savings Fund - EquitySolution OrientedVery High6.87%5₹5,571.31
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt FundDebtModerately Low8.92%4₹5,806.86
HDFC Large Cap FundEquityVery High4.12%4₹33,913.31
HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities FundEquityVery High8.11%5₹67,578.59
HDFC Dynamic Debt FundDebtModerate10.14%3₹779.54
HDFC Balanced Advantage FundHybridVery High8.09%5₹90,374.53
HDFC Gilt FundDebtModerate10.8%3₹2,961.38
HDFC Value FundEquityVery High8.06%2₹6,400.46
HDFC Large and Mid Cap FundEquityVery High6.15%4₹21,526.58
HDFC Nifty 100 Quality 30 Index FundOtherVery High0%0₹192.08
HDFC NIFTY200 Momentum 30 Index FundOtherVery High-10.37%0₹648.89
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare FundEquityVery High28.49%0₹1,468.68
HDFC Transportation and Logistics FundEquityVery High3.46%0₹1,182.38
HDFC Non-Cyclical Consumer FundEquityVery High11.57%0₹824.61
HDFC Defence FundEquityVery High14.97%0₹3,880.46
HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index FundOtherModerately High9.61%0₹165.31
HDFC FMP 1204D December 2022-Sr.47DebtModerate7.77%0₹52.27
HDFC Nifty G-Sec Jun 2027 Index FundOtherModerately High8.57%0₹743.38
HDFC FMP 1162D March 2022DebtModerate7.22%0₹32.81
HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index FundOtherVery High1.22%3₹1,563.62
HDFC Dividend Yield FundEquityVery High3.91%0₹5,511.70
HDFC Retirement Savings Fund-Hybrid EquitySolution OrientedVery High7.03%4₹1,485.44

News

  • HDFC MF announces change in Fund Manager of the following schemes

    HDFC Mutual Fund has announced change in Fund Manager of the following scheme with effect from: 29 March 2025

    Change in Fund Manager of the Scheme:

    Name of the Scheme(s) Existing Fund Manager(s) Revised Fund Manager(s)
    HDFC Arbitrage Fund* Nirman Morakhia and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets)
    Nandita Menezes and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets)
    HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund* Gopal Agarwal and
    Srinivasan Ramamurthy
    (Equity Assets), Nirman Morakhia and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets)
    Gopal Agarwal and Srinivasan Ramamurthy
    (Equity Assets), Nandita Menezes and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets)
    HDFC Equity Savings Fund* Srinivasan Ramamurthy (Equity Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets)
    Nirman Morakhia and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets)
    Srinivasan Ramamurthy (Equity Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets),
    Nandita Menezes and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets)
    HDFC Multi-Asset Fund* Srinivasan Ramamurthy (Equity Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets),
    Bhagyesh Kagalkar (Gold Assets),
    Nirman Morakhia and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets)
    Srinivasan Ramamurthy (Equity Assets),
    Anil Bamboli (Debt Assets),
    Bhagyesh Kagalkar (Gold Assets),
    Nandita Menezes and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets)
    HDFC BSE 500 Index Fund

    HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund

    HDFC Developed World Indexes Fund of Funds

    HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund

    HDFC Nifty 100 Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund

    HDFC NIFTY Midcap 150 Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

    HDFC NIFTY Realty Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty100 Equal Weight Index Fund

    HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty100 Quality 30 Index Fund

    HDFC NIFTY200 Momentum 30 Index Fund

    HDFC NIFTY50 Equal Weight Index Fund

    HDFC Nifty500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index Fund

    Nirman Morakhia and Arun Agarwal Nandita Menezes and Arun Agarwal
    HDFC Retirement Savings Fund (Equity Plan, Hybrid Equity Plan and Hybrid Debt Plan) Srinivasan Ramamurthy (Equity Portfolio), Shobhit Mehrotra (Debt Portfolio), Dhruv Muchhal (Dedicated Fund Manager for Overseas Investments) Srinivasan Ramamurthy (Equity Assets), Shobhit Mehrotra (Debt Assets), Nandita Menezes and Arun Agarwal (Arbitrage Assets) Dhruv Muchhal (Dedicated Fund Manager for Overseas Investments)
    HDFC BSE 500 ETF

    HDFC NIFTY Midcap 150 ETF

    HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF

    Abhishek Mor, Nirman Morakhia and Arun Agarwal Abhishek Mor, Nandita Menezes and Arun Agarwal

    *Dhruv Muchhal (Dedicated Fund Manager for Overseas Investments)

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  • HDFC MF announces change in fund manager under its scheme

    HDFC Mutual Fund has announced change in fund manager under the following schemes, with effect from 20 March 2025.

    Change in Fund Manager:

    Name of the Scheme Existing Fund Manager(s) Revised Fund Manager
    HDFC Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF Fund Manager: Mr. Srinivasan Ramamurthy
    Co-Fund Manager: Mr. Anil Bamboli
    Mr. Anil Bamboli

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  • HDFC MF announces Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under under its scheme

    HDFC Mutual Fund has announced 20 March 2025 as the record date for declaration of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) on the face value of Rs 10 per unit under the regular plan IDCW & monthly IDCW option and direct plan IDCW & monthly IDCW option of HDFC Arbitrage Fund. The amount of distribution (Rs per unit) will be:

    HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Regular Plan ' Normal IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050

    HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Direct Plan ' Normal IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050

    HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Regular Plan ' Monthly IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050

    HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Direct Plan ' Monthly IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050

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Fund House Details & Investment Objective

Date of Incorporation

14 September 2023

Total AUM (Cr)

₹1468.68

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) is an Sectoral / Thematic-oriented fund from the renowned AMC, HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched in 14 September 2023, this fund is managed by Nikhil Mathur. With assets under management (AUM) worth ₹1,468.68 (Cr), as of 3 April 2025, HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) is categorized as a Sectoral / Thematic within its segment. The fund has generated a return of 37.06% since its launch.
The current NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) is ₹16.31, as on 3 April 2025. The fund's benchmark index is BSE Healthcare TRI. You can invest in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) 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:
In respect of each purchase/Switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 30 days from the date of allotment. The fund has generated undefined% and undefined% 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 97.46% in Equity, 1.13% in Debt and 1.41% in cash and cash equivalents.
The top 5 sectors the fund invests in are: 73.62% in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech, 21.21% in Healthcare Services, 1.57% in Others, 1.49% in Healthcare Equipment & Su, 1.14% in Insurance

FAQs

How to Invest in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) Direct Growth?

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) is a popular fund in the Sectoral / Thematic segment. The fund has generated a return of 37.06% since inception. Looking to invest in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) How about earning 1% extra return? All this is possible with m.Stock! Investing in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) 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 on Mutual Funds, Delivery & IPO.
  • In the ‘Menu’ section, under ‘Products’, select ‘Mutual Funds’ .
  • In the search bar, enter the fund name, in this case, HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)
  • 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: Use the Lumpsum Calculator to estimate returns, then enter the investment amount, select the payment mode 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: Utilize the SIP Calculator to forecast potential growth, then enter the SIP amount, SIP date, and set up ‘Autopay’ facility.

So, why wait? Invest in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) today and reap the benefits of this Sectoral / Thematic fund!

How much returns has HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) Direct Growth generated?

In the short term, i.e., 1 year, HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) has generated annualised return of 28.49%. In the long-term, the fund has generated undefined% and - in 3 and 5 years respectively. Since its inception, the fund has generated 37.06% returns.

What is the expense ratio of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) Direct Growth?

The expense ratio of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) 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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) Fund Direct Growth?

The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) is ₹1,468.68 (Cr) as of 2025-04-03 AUM shows the fund’s popularity and is often indicative of fund strength.

How to redeem or withdraw money from HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) Direct Growth?

Redeeming or selling units of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) 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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW):
  • 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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)).
  • 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).