HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Large Cap - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Large CapBenchmark: NIFTY 50 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹222.06-0.54%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -11.44% | -8.15% | 88 / 109 |
| 3Y Return | +6.03% | 9.30% | 70 / 81 |
| 5Y Return | +5.56% | 7.81% | 52 / 65 |
| 10Y Return | +11.04% | 11.67% | 24 / 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 NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to HDFC NIFTY 50 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 NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 70 out of 81 funds in the Equity: Large Cap category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 52 out of 65. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.29%. The peers ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.01% 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 NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹22,245.8 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹76,352.2 crore and SBI Large Cap Direct Plan-Growth has ₹52,372.7 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 Edelweiss Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 15.40% as of 21 Oct 2026. HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 6.03% CAGR over the same period, ranking 70 out of 81 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, HDFC NIFTY 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.07 compared to the Equity: Large Cap average of 0.26 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 71 out of 82 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.