HDFC Defence Fund

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• Latest NAV: ₹28.5950 (as on 3 Nov 2026)
• Fund house: HDFC Mutual Fund
• Category: Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic
• Plan: Regular Plan
• Option: Growth Option
• AUM: ₹10,709 crore
• Expense ratio: 1.80%
• Benchmark: Nifty India Defence Index TRI (Total Returns Index)
• Riskometer: Very High Risk
• Inception: 19 May 2023
• Exit load: In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 yearfrom the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment. In respect of Systematic Transactions such as SIP, Flex SIP,STP, Flex STP, Swing STP, Exit Load, if any, prevailing on the date of registration / enrolment shall be levied.

Returns as reported (CAGR)

• 1 year: 14.41%
• 3 years: 33.70%
• Since inception: 35.90%

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