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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)

Sectoral / Thematic
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  • NAV

    14.84(0.13%)

  • Fund Size (CR)

    ₹1,568.02

  • Expense Ratio

    0.97

  • 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

    32.32%
  • 3M
  • 6M
  • 1Y
  • 3Y
  • All
Absolute Return: -11.84%
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 21 February 20259609.10-3.91%--3.95%404/846
1 Month28 January 20259583.63-4.16%--5.53%178/832
3 Month28 November 20249088.29-9.12%--12.88%132/778
6 Month28 August 20249413.82-5.86%--15.37%71/735
1 Year28 February 202411870.7518.71%18.71%2.01%4/646
3 Year--0%-15.54%-/-
5 Year--0%-19.55%-/-
Since Inception4 October 202314823.0048.23%32.32%8.59%4/846

Note: Lumpsum Returns since Inception Date.

SIP Returns

Period Invested For₹10,000 Invested onInvestmentsLatest ValueAbsolute ReturnsAnnualised Returns
1 Year1 April 20241,20,000120468.680.39% 0.39%
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%.

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  • Invested Amount

    ₹25,000

  • Estimated Returns

    ₹19,059

76%

Returns

Future value of your investment

₹44,059

Risk Ratios

4.56%

Standard Deviation

0.60%

Beta

2.19%

Sharpe Ratio

0.22%

Treynor's Ratio

28.86%

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.12.29%1105134192.73EquityPharmaceuticals
Divi's Lab.8.50%238910133.26EquityPharmaceuticals
Cipla7.68%814343120.47EquityPharmaceuticals
Lupin5.35%40346983.94EquityPharmaceuticals
Max Healthcare4.95%73131577.61EquityHealthcare
Krishna Institu.4.01%103267662.91EquityHealthcare
Torrent Pharma.3.83%18359860.02EquityPharmaceuticals
Aster DM Health.3.75%119501558.74EquityHealthcare
Ipca Labs.3.26%35464451.19EquityPharmaceuticals
Glenmark Pharma.3.18%34330549.89EquityPharmaceuticals

Peer Comparison

Scheme NameValue ResearchAsset Size (Cr)1M3M6M1Y3Y
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)
1568.02-4.16%-9.12%-5.86%18.71%-
Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund-Dir (G)
750.74-2.33%4.05%12.83%19.16%15.54%
Nippon India US Equity OpportunitiesFund-Dir(IDCW)
750.74-2.33%4.05%12.83%19.16%15.54%
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (G)
1568.02-4.16%-9.12%-5.86%18.71%-
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW)
1568.02-4.16%-9.12%-5.86%18.71%-
Aditya Birla SL International Equity Fund - Direct (IDCW)
192.403.76%7.46%8.31%17.95%9.31%

News

  • 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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  • 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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  • HDFC MF announces Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) under its scheme

    HDFC Mutual Fund has announced 25 February 2025 as the record date for declaration of IDCW in the following schemes. The proposed IDCW on the face value of Rs 10 per unit will be:

    HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund:

    Regular Plan ' IDCW: 0.250

    Direct Plan ' IDCW: 0.250

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Fund House Details & Investment Objective

Date of Incorporation

14 September 2023

Total AUM (Cr)

₹1568.02

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 ₹1,568.02 (Cr), as of 3 March 2025, HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) is categorized as a Sectoral / Thematic within its segment. The fund has generated a return of 32.32% since its launch.
The current NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct (IDCW) is ₹14.84, as on 3 March 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 97.54% in Equity, 1.38% in Debt and 1.08% in cash and cash equivalents.
The top 5 sectors the fund invests in are: 72.49% in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech, 21.98% in Healthcare Services, 1.70% in Healthcare Equipment & Su, 1.56% in Others, 1.38% in Debt

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 32.32% 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 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 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: 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 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 18.71%. In the long-term, the fund has generated undefined% and - in 3 and 5 years respectively. Since its inception, the fund has generated 32.32% 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 0.97%. 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 ₹1,568.02 (Cr) as of 2025-03-03 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).
Note : Securities shown above are only for illustrative purposes and not recommendatory in nature. The data represents best/cumulative figures till date.