Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹16.15
Day change
-0.22%
Volatility
12.8%
Sharpe
-0.11
Max drawdown
-18.0%
AUM
₹2,594 Cr
Category rank
5 / 18
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -0.49% | 0.59% | 9.67% | 13.63% | 5.14% | 12.06% | – | – | – |
Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.
NAV history
Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.
About this fund
HDFC Business Cycle Fund is a sectoral/thematic equity fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle. Because it concentrates on one sector or theme, it typically shows larger price swings than diversified equity funds. Its latest NAV is ₹16.15, with assets under management of about ₹2,594 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC Business Cycle Fund has recorded a return of about 5.1%, with a three-year return of 12.1%. Its annualised volatility is 12.8% — moderate fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -0.11, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 14.77 | 7.33 | -5.86 | 39.99 | 92% | 40% |
| 3Y | 13.54 | 13.03 | 10.78 | 16.40 | 100% | 86% |
Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.
Frequently asked questions
What does HDFC Business Cycle Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in companies tied to a single sector or theme.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle fund in the Equity group.
How often is the NAV updated?
Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.
How is the rolling return calculated?
Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.
Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?
No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.
Compare with peers
Similar Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Business Cycles Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | 1.03 | 8.55 | 13.23 | 5.50 | 16.43 | – | – | 0.86 |
| Axis Business Cycles Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | 0.28 | 8.92 | 10.04 | 7.31 | 13.92 | – | – | 1.11 |
| quant Business Cycle Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | -2.00 | -0.35 | 14.02 | 8.99 | 11.80 | – | – | 0.61 |
| Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | -1.31 | 3.12 | 5.92 | 10.95 | – | – | – | 0.52 |
| Union Business Cycle Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | -0.33 | 4.98 | 7.37 | 7.66 | – | – | – | 1.03 |
| Sundaram Business Cycle Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | 0.36 | 10.88 | 16.71 | 5.76 | – | – | – | 0.50 |
| Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | 0.29 | 5.58 | 4.45 | 6.80 | – | – | – | 0.57 |
| Motilal Oswal Business Cycle Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | 0.74 | 14.13 | 19.39 | 0.09 | – | – | – | 0.84 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage | -1.87 | 3.14 | 1.27 | 2.34 | 11.79 | 15.08 | 14.06 | – |
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| HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Debt Scheme - Corporate Bond Fund | -0.13 | 2.12 | 2.58 | 5.15 | 7.19 | 6.33 | 7.32 | – |
| HDFC Mid Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Mid Cap Fund | -1.37 | 5.97 | 8.47 | 10.32 | 17.64 | 19.59 | 17.33 | – |
| HDFC Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Short Term Fund | 0.15 | 2.03 | 2.95 | 6.01 | 7.58 | 6.63 | 7.42 | – |
| HDFC Large Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large Cap Fund | -2.19 | 5.11 | 0.41 | 0.20 | 9.78 | 11.65 | 12.24 | – |
| HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund Equity Scheme - ELSS - Tax Saver Fund | -2.38 | 4.56 | -0.28 | -2.65 | 13.32 | 14.53 | 13.05 | – |
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Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.