Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹31.84
Day change
0.93%
Volatility
25.2%
Sharpe
1.12
Max drawdown
-34.5%
AUM
₹9,370 Cr
Category rank
1 / 1
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.73% | 1.36% | 10.87% | 21.43% | 34.79% | 37.13% | – | – | – |
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 Defence Fund is a sectoral/thematic equity fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Sectoral/Thematic - Defence. Because it concentrates on one sector or theme, it typically shows larger price swings than diversified equity funds. Its latest NAV is ₹31.84, with assets under management of about ₹9,370 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC Defence Fund has recorded a return of about 34.8%, with a three-year return of 37.1%. Its annualised volatility is 25.2% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 1.12, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 37.17 | 22.04 | -1.45 | 146.27 | 99% | 76% |
| 3Y | 41.53 | 41.55 | 36.84 | 45.15 | 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 Defence 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 - Defence 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 | – |
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Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.