HDFC Childrens Fund - Growth Plan

Childrens Fund Open Ended Scheme
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₹ 277.095 ₹ -2.15 (-0.78 %)
as on 09-04-2026
Asset Size (AUM)
10,358.47 Cr
Launch Date
Mar 02, 2001
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Investment Objective
The scheme aims at generating long-term returns and maintaining risk under control by investing around 40 to 60 percent of its assets in equities and the same in debt related instruments. Only children below 18 years of age are eligible to apply in this scheme.
Minimum Investment 100.0
Minimum Top-up 100.0
Investment Returns Since Launch in Mar 02, 2001
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15.34

%
3 M
6 M
1 Y
3 Y
10 Y
Inception
Sharp Ratio
0.28 %
Expense Ratio
1.75%
Volatility
8.41 %
Fund House
HDFC Mutual Fund
Fund Manager
Chirag Setalvad, Anil Bamboli
Key Features
Scheme description
This fund has moderate ups and downs compared to other equity funds but can give good returns in the very long run. Investment in this fund can be made for a horizon of at least 5 years or more for planning of goals related to children only.
Minimum Purchase Application Amount
Rs. 100.0 (plus in multiples of Rs. 100.0)
Entry Load
Not applicable
Exit Load
(i) For existing investments by investors including SIP / SWAP registrations, etc (until May 22, 2018) In respect of units subject to lockin period: NilIn case of Units not subject to Lock-in Period: - 3% if the Units are redeemed / switched-out within one year from the date of allotment.- 2% if the Units are redeemed / switched-out between first and second year of the date of allotment.- 1% if the Units are redeemed / switched-out between second and third year of the date of allotment.- Nil if the Units are redeemed / switched-out after third year from the date of allotment (ii) Fresh investments by investors including SIP/ SWAP registrations, etc (effective May 23, 2018): Nil
Indicative Investment Horizon
5 Years and above
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HDFC Childrens Fund - Growth Plan
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Union Childrens Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
ICICI Prudential Childrens Fund - Regular Plan
Axis Childrens Fund - Lock in - Regular Growth
Axis Childrens Fund - No Lock in - Regular Plan - Growth
SBI Childrens Fund - Savings Plan - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTH
LIC MF Childrens Fund-Regular Plan-Growth
Performance

Scheme Performance (%)

Data as on - 09-04-2026

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Peer Comparison
Scheme Name Inception Date 1 Year Return % 2 Year Return % 3 Year Return % 5 Year Return % 10 Year Return %
HDFC Childrens Fund - Growth Plan 02-03-2001 3.48 3.03 10.96 12.23 13.06
Baroda BNP Paribas Childrens Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 31-12-2024 13.62 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Aditya Birla Sun Life Bal Bhavishya Yojna Regular Growth 05-02-2019 12.13 3.99 13.68 8.66 0.0
SBI Childrens Fund - Investment Plan - Regular Plan - Growth 05-09-2020 12.0 14.23 21.28 23.74 0.0
Union Childrens Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 19-12-2023 10.07 5.01 0.0 0.0 0.0
ICICI Prudential Childrens Fund - Regular Plan 20-08-2001 9.84 5.03 16.88 13.24 12.43
Axis Childrens Fund - Lock in - Regular Growth 05-12-2015 5.53 5.39 9.67 7.78 9.68
Axis Childrens Fund - No Lock in - Regular Plan - Growth 05-12-2015 5.53 5.39 9.67 7.78 9.68
SBI Childrens Fund - Savings Plan - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTH 25-01-2002 5.16 8.46 11.76 10.85 11.04
LIC MF Childrens Fund-Regular Plan-Growth 16-10-2001 4.26 1.04 9.84 7.6 7.9
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