HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment
Equity, Thematic-Other, Principal at very high risk
1 Year Return 18.38% at 19 Oct 2026 01:35 PM
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment: Mutual Fund Overview
HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment is an Thematic-Other mutual fund with over 3.38 years of performance history. The scheme manages an AUM of ₹11493.38 Cr and has a NAV of ₹29.188. It is rated 'Not Rated' stars by analysts. Investors can begin a SIP with as little as ₹100.0, making it accessible for all types of investors. In the last 1 year, the fund has delivered a return of 18.38%.
Fund Details
NAV 29.188
Sub-Type Thematic-Other
Rating Not Rated
Min. SIP Amount ₹100.0
Fund Age(Year) 3.38
Fund Size(in Crores) 11493.38
Fund Performance
1 Month 0.32%
3 Month 0.9%
6 Month 12.55%
1 Year 18.38%
3 Year 33.75%
5 Year 0.0%
Know This Fund
As on 19 Oct 2026
Investment strategy that balances risk & reward by dividing the investment portfolio among different types of asset classes.
Equity (98.27%) Market Cap Mid Cap 19.63 Small Cap 31.04 Large Cap 47.6 Top Sectors Capital Goods 55.26 Automobile 22.75 Chemicals 13.05 Communication 6.44 Construction 0.65 Technology 0.12 Top Holding Cyient DLM 3.18 Bharat Forge 12.91 BEML 5.11 Data Patterns (India) 1.98 Centum Electronics 2.95 JNK 0.21 SEDEMAC Mechatronics 1.21 Aequs 0.12 Tata Motors 1.07 Power Mech Projects 0.65 Astra Microwave Products 6.44 Eicher Motors 4.67 Premier Explosives 2.77 Solar Industries India 10.28 MTAR Technologies 5.09 ideaForge Technology 0.77 Bharat Electronics 14.87 INDO-MIM 0.36 Cochin Shipyard 0.34 Bosch 4.1 Diffusion Engineers 0.22 Bharat Dynamics 3.19 Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders 3.17 Hindustan Aero 12.61
Debt & Others (1.73%) Sector Allocation Repo 2.33 Net Payables -0.6 Debt Credit Ratings Debt Category Others 1.73
Comparison with same funds
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Conglomerate Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -2.66% Ret 1Y -5.18% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Conglomerate Fund Regular-IDCW Ret 1M -2.66% Ret 1Y -5.18% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M 0.81% Ret 1Y 12.9% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular-IDCW Ret 1M 0.81% Ret 1Y 12.9% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M 1.91% Ret 1Y 9.39% Ret 3Y 16.91% Ret 5Y 11.43%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Regular-IDCW Ret 1M 1.91% Ret 1Y 9.39% Ret 3Y 16.91% Ret 5Y 11.43%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M 1.91% Ret 1Y 9.39% Ret 3Y 16.91% Ret 5Y 11.43%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -0.28% Ret 1Y 0% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M 0.77% Ret 1Y 0% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Services Opportunities Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -3.53% Ret 1Y -9.63% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Services Opportunities Fund Regular-IDCW Payout Ret 1M -3.53% Ret 1Y -9.63% Ret 3Y 0% Ret 5Y 0%
Charges & Taxes Expense Ratio
Returns are taxed as per your Income Tax Slab.
Expense Ratio (Inclusive of GST): 1.79%
Exit Load 1.0%
Stamp Duty 0.005%
Fund Management
The various expenses, charges and taxes associated with your Mutual Fund
Abhishek Poddar
Education Mr. Poddar has done B.Com, CA, ACMA and MBA
Experience Prior to joining HDFC Mutual Fund, he has worked with Kotak Sec., Tata Capital, Anand Rathi Sec., Vedanta Resources Plc and EY
Rahul Baijal
Education Mr. Baijal has done PGDM(MBA) from IIM Calcutta and is an engineering graduate of Delhi college of Engineering
Experience Prior to joining HDFC Mutual Fund, he has worked with Sundaram Mutual Fund, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, TVF Capital, HSBC Securities, Credit Suisse Securities & Standard Chartered Bank.
Priya Ranjan
Education Mr. Ranjan is B.E(Computer Science) and PGDBM (Finance).
Experience He has over 14 years of experience in equity research.
Dhruv Muchhal
Education Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA
Experience Prior to joining HDFC MF,he has worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs, CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Riskometer
Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risk. Read all scheme related documents carefully.
Principal at very high risk
AMC and Fund details
Rank (total sets) 1
Date of Incorporation 2023-06-02
Total AUM 934075.65
The Scheme Seeks to generate returns from a portfolio of pure debt oriented funds accessed through the diverse investment styles of underlying schemes selected in accordance with the BSLAMC process.
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HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment FAQs
How to invest in HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
Investing in HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment through Motilal Oswal is simple and completely online. You just need to follow the step-by-step process below to get started in a few minutes.
- Log in to your Motilal Oswal account via the app or website
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- Select your preferred investment mode – Lumpsum or SIP
- Enter investment details such as amount and linked bank account
- Complete your KYC, if not already done
- Review and confirm details including fund name, plan type, amount, and bank account
- Make the payment using Net Banking, UPI, or other available options
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What is the expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
The term expense ratio for HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment or any other mutual fund is the annual fee charged by the fund house for managing your investment scheme. The expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment is 1.79% as of 19 Oct 2026.
What is the NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
The NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment is ₹29.188 as of 19 Oct 2026.
What is the AUM of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment is the total value of assets managed by the fund at a given time, which is updated regularly. The AUM of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment is ₹11493.38 Cr as of 19 Oct 2026.
What is the PE and PB ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
The PE ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment shows how much investors are paying for the fund's underlying earnings, while the PB ratio indicates how the fund's holdings are valued compared to their book value.
Can I invest in SIP and Lump Sum in HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
Yes, you can invest in HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment through both SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and lump sum options, depending on your investment preference and financial goals.
What is the return of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment in the last 5 years?
The return of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment in the last 5 years is 0.0%.
What is the minimum SIP investment required in HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
The minimum SIP investment in HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment depends on the fund's scheme rules and usually starts at a small amount. For HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment, the minimum SIP amount is ₹100.0.
What is the current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
The NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment, as of 19 Oct 2026, is ₹29.188.
Who manages the HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment?
The fund managers responsible for HDFC Defence Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment are:
- Abhishek Poddar
- Rahul Baijal
- Priya Ranjan
- Dhruv Muchhal