HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Large Cap - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Large CapBenchmark: BSE Sensex Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹728.97-0.50%
07 Sept 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -4.91% | 0.74% | 98 / 106 |
| 3Y Return | +5.68% | 10.94% | 77 / 81 |
| 5Y Return | +6.51% | 9.75% | 60 / 64 |
| 10Y Return | +11.15% | 12.10% | 31 / 42 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Large Cap category include ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth, SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth, and Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 77 out of 81 funds in the Equity: Large Cap category as of 6 Sep 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 60 out of 64. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.22%. The peers ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.00% and SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth has 0.89%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹8,657.46 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹80,960.3 crore and SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth has ₹55,430.8 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: Large Cap?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Large Cap category on a 3-year basis is Kotak Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 17.24% as of 6 Sep 2026. HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 5.68% CAGR over the same period, ranking 77 out of 81 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.14 compared to the Equity: Large Cap average of 0.44 as of 6 Sep 2026. It ranks 78 out of 81 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.