HDFC Defence Fund
₹28.39
-2.2% ·
NAV on 23 Oct 2026 · Direct Growth
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Returns Direct Growth · up to 1 year simple %, longer periods yearly average
1 month-9.2%
3 months-6.0%
6 months+5.0%
1 year+11.4%
3 years+34.0%
5 years—
10 years—
Since start+36.0%
NAV history
Ups and downs
Worst fall from a peak (last 5 years)-34.5%
Peak → lowJul 2024 → Feb 2025
Volatility (last year)22.7%
Volatility shows how much the NAV usually swings in a year; higher means bigger ups and downs.
About this fund
Fund houseHDFC Mutual Fund
CategoryEquity · Sectoral / Thematic
TypeOpen ended
Scheme code · ISIN151750 · INF179KC1GI5
Same category Sectoral / Thematic · current funds · by 3-year return
| Fund | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon India Taiwan Equity FundNippon India Mutual Fund | +93.6% | +57.0% | — |
| HDFC Defence FundHDFC Mutual Fund · this fund | +11.4% | +34.0% | — |
| HDFC Pharma and Healthcare FundHDFC Mutual Fund | +15.9% | +28.0% | — |
| Nippon India Japan Equity FundNippon India Mutual Fund | +25.3% | +23.7% | +10.8% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity FundAditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund | +16.0% | +22.9% | +11.5% |
255 current funds in Sectoral / Thematic · see all →. Funds are compared only within the same SEBI category.
All versions of this fund
| Plan | Option | NAV (₹) | NAV date | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | 28.39 | 23 Oct 2026 | 151750 |
| Direct | IDCW | 28.39 | 23 Oct 2026 | 151749 |
| Regular | Growth | 27.36 | 23 Oct 2026 | 151751 |
| Regular | IDCW | 27.36 | 23 Oct 2026 | 151748 |
Direct plans are bought straight from the fund house and cost less; Regular plans include a distributor's commission. Growth keeps profits invested; IDCW pays them out from time to time.