Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹325.32
Day change
-0.26%
Volatility
11.1%
Sharpe
-0.50
Max drawdown
-28.9%
AUM
₹10,173 Cr
Category rank
7 / 11
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -0.51% | -0.66% | 4.64% | 3.33% | 1.01% | 8.84% | 10.69% | 14.85% | 12.76% |
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 Children's Fund is a solution fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund, classified under Solution as Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund. Its risk profile depends on its holdings and category. Its latest NAV is ₹325.32, with assets under management of about ₹10,173 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC Children's Fund has recorded a return of about 1.0%, with a three-year return of 8.8% and a five-year return of 10.7%. Its annualised volatility is 11.1% — moderate fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -0.50, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 14.69 | 10.59 | -23.87 | 71.58 | 89% | 47% |
| 3Y | 15.09 | 15.79 | -1.57 | 30.60 | 100% | 71% |
| 5Y | 16.11 | 15.57 | 10.69 | 25.79 | 100% | 90% |
| 7Y | 15.08 | 15.15 | 12.67 | 17.11 | 100% | 100% |
| 10Y | 13.37 | 13.30 | 12.75 | 13.94 | 100% | 100% |
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 Children's Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in a portfolio of securities in line with its mandate.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund fund in the Solution 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 Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Childrens Fund Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -1.93 | 1.65 | -0.10 | -7.23 | 4.64 | 6.77 | 10.23 | 1.56 |
| SBI CHILDREN'S FUND - SAVINGS PLAN Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | 0.26 | 4.76 | 8.75 | 9.69 | 11.70 | 10.87 | 11.32 | 0.74 |
| LIC MF Children's Fund Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -0.09 | 8.15 | 13.19 | 8.66 | 9.49 | 8.45 | 8.77 | 1.39 |
| ICICI Prudential Children's Fund Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -1.92 | 1.66 | 3.07 | 0.33 | 12.70 | 12.20 | 11.56 | 1.19 |
| UTI Children's Equity Fund Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -2.90 | 3.14 | 0.78 | -3.79 | 7.67 | 7.13 | 11.54 | 0.99 |
| UTI Children's Hybrid Fund Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -1.30 | 2.41 | 1.50 | 0.49 | 6.65 | 6.71 | 7.49 | 1.23 |
| ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE BAL BHAVISHYA YOJNA Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -1.17 | 5.90 | 10.29 | 7.93 | 11.52 | 10.24 | – | 0.80 |
| SBI Children's Fund - Investment Plan Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -0.01 | 6.50 | 19.37 | 17.01 | 21.21 | 21.48 | – | 0.71 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Value Fund Equity Scheme - Value Fund | -1.30 | 7.36 | 8.18 | 9.59 | 16.18 | 14.40 | 14.42 | – |
| HDFC Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Ultra Short to Short Term Fund | 0.56 | 2.08 | 3.37 | 6.59 | 7.50 | 6.76 | 7.16 | – |
| HDFC Focused Fund Equity Scheme - Focused Fund | -1.54 | 6.44 | 2.21 | 1.60 | 15.87 | 18.73 | 14.67 | – |
| HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Flexi Cap Fund | -1.28 | 6.98 | 3.93 | 3.86 | 16.04 | 17.91 | 15.69 | – |
| HDFC Floating Interest Rates Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Floating Interest Rates Fund | 0.33 | 2.06 | 3.17 | 6.45 | 7.70 | 6.89 | 7.30 | – |
| 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 | – |
| HDFC Infrastructure Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Infrastructure | -1.19 | 1.06 | 3.22 | 0.47 | 14.33 | 20.50 | 11.45 | – |
| HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Debt Scheme - Corporate Bond Fund | -0.13 | 2.12 | 2.58 | 5.15 | 7.19 | 6.33 | 7.32 | – |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.