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HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Other - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-OtherBenchmark: Nifty India Defence Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹31.84+0.93%
07 Sept 2026
Holdings Analysis
Equity, debt and cash allocation snapshot with market cap distribution for HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth.
Market Cap Distribution
Large Cap (43.6%)
Mid Cap (26.1%)
Small Cap (30.3%)
Historical Asset Allocation
| Asset | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 31 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 28 Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 98.28% | 97.84% | 98.25% | 98.07% | 96.09% | 96.30% |
| Debt | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Others (incl. cash) | 1.72% | 2.16% | 1.75% | 1.93% | 3.91% | 3.70% |
| Commodities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Portfolio Snapshot
No. of Securities
25
P/E Ratio
59.73
P/B Ratio
9.89
Top Holding %
14.82%
Top 5 Holdings %
59.97%
Top 10 Holdings %
79.89%
AUM
₹10,709 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.89%
Since Inception
42.52%
Max Drawdown
-0.35%
Alpha
20.59%
Sharpe Ratio
1.02
Top Portfolio Holdings by Weight
Latest portfolio holdings sorted by allocation weight. Includes instrument name, sector, number of shares, market value (₹ Cr) and percentage of net assets. Switch dates or categories using the controls below.
| Instrument | Sector | No. of Shares | Value (Rs. Cr) | Weight | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Forge Ltd. | Automobile | 72,16,866 | 1,587.57 | 14.82% | 0.26%↑ |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | Capital Goods | 4,05,00,130 | 1,570.8 | 14.67% | -0.19%↓ |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. | Capital Goods | 28,50,985 | 1,324.71 | 12.37% | 1.03%↑ |
| Solar Industries India Ltd. | Chemicals | 6,37,829 | 1,173.03 | 10.95% | -0.38%↓ |
| Astra Microwave Products Ltd. | Communication | 41,16,306 | 766.29 | 7.16% | 0.27%↑ |
| BEML Ltd. | Capital Goods | 29,01,643 | 507.9 | 4.74% | -0.11%↓ |
| Eicher Motors Ltd. | Automobile | 5,50,817 | 431.48 | 4.03% | 0.33%↑ |
| MTAR Technologies Ltd. | Capital Goods | 7,50,000 | 429.45 | 4.01% | -1.42%↓ |
| Bharat Dynamics Ltd. | Capital Goods | 32,50,902 | 407.37 | 3.80% | -0.42%↓ |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. | Capital Goods | 15,00,078 | 357.29 | 3.34% | 0.28%↑ |
| Cyient DLM Ltd. | Capital Goods | 51,57,760 | 345.6 | 3.23% | 0.82%↑ |
| Bosch Ltd. | Automobile | 79,776 | 327.76 | 3.06% | 0.22%↑ |
| Premier Explosives Ltd. | Chemicals | 46,60,823 | 309.55 | 2.89% | -0.68%↓ |
| Centum Electronics Ltd. | Capital Goods | 7,06,497 | 250.32 | 2.34% | -0.20%↓ |
| Data Patterns (India) Ltd. | Capital Goods | 5,29,949 | 226.87 | 2.12% | -0.15%↓ |
| SEDEMAC Mechatronics Ltd. | Capital Goods | 3,97,424 | 106.68 | 1.00% | -0.09%↓ |
| ideaForge Technology Ltd. | Capital Goods | 12,14,539 | 106.28 | 0.99% | 0.74%↑ |
| Tata Motors Ltd. | Automobile | 21,00,000 | 91.73 | 0.86% | 0.42%↑ |
| Power Mech Projects Ltd. | Construction | 2,99,920 | 76.97 | 0.72% | -0.08%↓ |
| Cochin Shipyard Ltd. | Capital Goods | 3,00,000 | 42.69 | 0.40% | - |
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Sector-wise Portfolio Allocation
Equity exposure by sector as a percentage of total net assets, tracked across recent portfolio dates. Identifies concentration risk and sector rotation trends in the fund's holdings.
| Sector | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 31 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 28 Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Goods | 53.68% | 52.82% | 54.50% | 56.67% | 55.63% | 55.07% |
| Automobile | 22.77% | 21.54% | 20.97% | 21.01% | 21.69% | 22.09% |
| Chemicals | 13.84% | 14.90% | 15.28% | 13.66% | 12.94% | 13.31% |
| Communication | 7.16% | 6.89% | 5.93% | 5.08% | 4.82% | 4.92% |
| Construction | 0.72% | 0.80% | 0.78% | 0.83% | 0.72% | 0.78% |
| Technology | 0.11% | 0.89% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 0.29% | 0.13% |
Equity Insights
A detailed look at the equity holdings of this scheme — aggregated scores on value, momentum, quality parameters along with diversification and performance analysis.
Style Analysis
Value score
16.3 / 100
Weighted average Value score is 16.3. This indicates that portfolio is relatively overvalued using composite of value measures.
Price Momentum score
74.9 / 100
Weighted average Price Momentum score is 74.9. This indicates that portfolio has average momentum using composite of momentum measures.
Quality score
71.6 / 100
Weighted average Quality score is 71.6. This indicates that portfolio has average quality using composite of quality measures.
QVM score
56.0 / 100
Weighted average QVM score is 56.0. This indicates that portfolio has average QVM score and hence a neutral stance is warranted.
Red Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top holdings of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth?
The top holdings of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth as of 31 Jul 2026 are Bharat Forge Ltd. (14.82%), Bharat Electronics Ltd. (14.67%), Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (12.37%), Solar Industries India Ltd. (10.95%), Astra Microwave Products Ltd. (7.16%). These top 5 stocks together account for 59.97% of the total portfolio. You can view the complete holdings breakdown above.
How many stocks does HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth hold in its portfolio?
HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth holds 25 stocks in its portfolio as of 31 Jul 2026. The fund's portfolio size reflects the fund manager's investment approach, a more concentrated portfolio indicates higher conviction bets, while a larger number of holdings suggests a more diversified strategy.
What is the sector allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth?
As of 31 Jul 2026, HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth's top sector allocations are Capital Goods (53.68%), Automobile (22.77%), Chemicals (13.84%). You can find detailed sector allocation above.
What is the equity and debt allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth?
As of 31 Jul 2026, HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth has 98.28% allocated to equity, and 0.00% to debt. You can also check the historical trends above.
What is the market cap allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth?
As of 31 Jul 2026, HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth's market cap allocation is 43.63% in large caps, 26.11% in mid caps, and 30.26% in small caps.
What is the PE ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth's portfolio?
The portfolio PE ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth is 59.73 as of 31 Jul 2026. The portfolio PE ratio tells you how expensive or cheap the fund's holdings are relative to their earnings.
What is the credit quality of HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth?
A credit rating breakdown is not available for HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth — its non-equity allocation was 0.00% as of the latest disclosure. This is common when a fund's non-equity holdings are mostly cash or short-term money market instruments, which aren't assigned a credit rating the way bonds are.
When is the latest portfolio disclosure for HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth?
The latest portfolio disclosure for HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth is as of 31 Jul 2026. SEBI requires all mutual funds to disclose their complete portfolio holdings on a monthly basis, typically within 10 days of the end of each month.