Which funds are similar to HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan?
Funds similar to HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan in the Hybrid: Aggressive Hybrid category are listed in the Similar Funds tab, selected based on same category and benchmark index.
How does HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan compare to the category average?
The comparison of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan against the Hybrid: Aggressive Hybrid category average — returns, alpha, beta and Sharpe — is shown in the Category vs Scheme Returns section at the top of the Similar Funds tab.
What is the rank of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan in its category?
The rank of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan within the Hybrid: Aggressive Hybrid category is shown in the Trailing Returns section on the Performance tab and the Similar Funds tab.
What are the alternatives to HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan?
Top alternatives to HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan in the Hybrid: Aggressive Hybrid category, sorted by AUM, are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Funds tracking the same benchmark — NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index — are also listed separately.
How does HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
The expense ratio of HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan is 1.04%. Over a 20-year investment, a 0.5% difference in expense ratio on a ₹10 lakh corpus can amount to lakhs in additional wealth creation.
How does HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan's AUM compare to similar funds?
HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan has an AUM of ₹ 10.11 k Cr. AUM reflects investor confidence. For small cap funds, very large AUM can limit portfolio flexibility.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Hybrid: Aggressive Hybrid category?
The top-performing funds by 3-year returns in the Hybrid: Aggressive Hybrid category can be found by sorting the Similar Funds comparison table by the 3Y column.
Is HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan better than index funds in the same category?
Whether HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan beats index funds in the Hybrid: Aggressive Hybrid category can be assessed by comparing its trailing returns against the benchmark returns in the Performance tab. Historically, active funds in India have shown mixed results vs index funds — large cap active funds tend to underperform index funds over 10 years, while mid/small cap active managers have often added alpha.
How does HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan has a Sharpe ratio of 0.43. A Sharpe of 0.43 means the fund generates moderate returns per unit of risk. Risk-adjusted comparison across category peers — Sharpe, alpha and beta — is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section of the Performance tab.
Are there any funds tracking NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index with lower costs?
Funds tracking the same benchmark as HDFC Childrens Fund Direct Plan — NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index — are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Compare their expense ratios to find the most cost-efficient option for the same index exposure.