CS
Chirag SetalvadLead
Since Apr 2007
AUM managed
₹3,24,549.85Cr
Tenure
Since Apr 2007
Funds
9
HDFC Childrens Fund
Children's FundHDFC Mutual Fund
NAV
₹283.57
+0.46% today
AUM
₹10,657.76 Cr
Fund size
Expense
1.80%
Regular plan
Min SIP
₹100
per month
Min Lumpsum
₹100
one-time
Exit Load
0.0
on redemption
Fund snapshot
Category rank--
Risk-o-meterVery High Risk
BenchmarkNifty 50 TR INR (65%) + Nifty Composite Debt Index PR INR (35%)
Number of holdings58
Inception02 Mar 2001
Exit load0.0
Risk metrics
Alpha0
Beta0
Sharpe ratio-0.27
Standard deviation11.82%
Sortino ratio-0.35
Capital gains tax
Hybrid
STCG · short-term
Slab RateShort-term gains taxed at slab rate
Non-equity-oriented hybrid fund gains are taxed at your income slab rate.
LTCG · long-term
Slab RateLong-term gains taxed at slab rate
Non-equity-oriented hybrid fund gains are taxed at your income slab rate.
Hybrid fund taxation depends on equity orientation and holding period; this scheme is treated as non-equity-oriented.
Fund managers
DM
Since Jun 2023
AUM managed
₹8,70,110.89Cr
Tenure
Since Jun 2023
Funds
48
About HDFC Childrens Fund
HDFC Childrens Fund is an open-ended Children's Fund mutual fund scheme offered by HDFC Mutual Fund under the regular plan with the growth option. Its latest net asset value (NAV) is ₹283.57 per unit and the scheme manages ₹10,657.76 Cr in assets under management. The fund charges an expense ratio of 1.80% and is benchmarked against Nifty 50 TR INR (65%) + Nifty Composite Debt Index PR INR (35%). Over the trailing 5 years, HDFC Childrens Fund has delivered +8.37% returns. SEBI's riskometer places this scheme in the Very High Risk category, so read the scheme information document before investing.
Investment objective
To generate capital appreciation / income from a portfolio, predominantly invested in equity & equity related instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Regular Plan · Growth option · NAV as of 15 Oct 2026
HDFC Childrens Fund returns
| Period | Fund |
|---|---|
| 1 month | -0.51% |
| 3 months | -2.26% |
| 6 months | +0.70% |
| 1 year | -3.27% |
| 3 years | +7.16% |
| 5 years | +8.37% |
Rolling returns
| Period | Fund |
|---|---|
| 3 months | +4.80% |
| 6 months | +1.21% |
| 1 year | +1.61% |
| 3 years | +28.12% |
| 5 years | +65.81% |
Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme related documents carefully.
HDFC Childrens Fund — frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Childrens Fund?
The latest net asset value (NAV) of HDFC Childrens Fund is ₹283.57 per unit, +0.46% over the previous trading day. NAV is declared by the AMC at the end of every business day.
What returns has HDFC Childrens Fund delivered?
HDFC Childrens Fund has returned +8.37% over the trailing 5 years (1 year: -3.27%, 3 years: +7.16%). Returns beyond one year are annualised. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Childrens Fund?
HDFC Childrens Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.80% per annum. The expense ratio is deducted from the scheme's assets, so the NAV you see is already net of it.
How risky is HDFC Childrens Fund?
SEBI's riskometer classifies HDFC Childrens Fund as Very High Risk, which is typical for a Children's Fund scheme. Match the scheme's risk level to your own risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing.
What is the minimum investment in HDFC Childrens Fund?
You can start a SIP in HDFC Childrens Fund from ₹100 per month, and the minimum lumpsum investment is ₹100.
Who manages HDFC Childrens Fund?
HDFC Childrens Fund is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, holds ₹10,657.76 Cr in assets under management and invests across 58 holdings. This page covers the regular plan with the growth option.
Scheme identifiers
- Fund house
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Scheme category
- Hybrid
- Scheme sub-category
- Children's Fund
- Plan
- Regular plan
- Option
- Growth
- ISIN
- INF179KC1IY8
- Scheme code
- FSUSA08USV