How to Invest in HDFC Children's Fund?

Investors can apply for their transactions requests either offline or electronically using the relevant application / transaction request forms available on our website or at any of our Officials Points of Acceptance.The application form/transaction slip for subscription/ redemption/ switches can be submitted at our Official Points of Acceptances whose addresses are available on the website of the AMC. These include:1. AMC / RTA’s branches i.e. Investor Services Centres*2. HDFC MFOnline Investors through website and App3. MFSS/BSE StAR MF/NMF II platforms of the Stock Exchanges(s)4. Authorized Points of Service of MF Utilities India Private Limited (MFUI)5. Channel partners/ Distributors/ RIAs/ Portfolio Managers who have tied up with the AMC6. MF Central* Note: Business Centres i.e. Sales offices of HDFC AMC are not Official Points of Acceptance of transactions.Please refer offer documents for more details.

Can I invest in SIP and Lump Sum of HDFC Children's Fund?

Yes, SIP as well as Lump Sum investments are permitted with the minimum application amount being ₹100. Any additional purchase must have a minimum amount of ₹100. The SIP and Lumpsum are available in direct and regular plan with Growth option.

How to Redeem HDFC Children's Fund?

Units of the scheme can be redeemed/switched out on any Business day at NAV based prices.For Redemption (including switch-out) applications• In respect of valid applications received upto 3 p.m. on a Business Day by the Fund, same day's closing NAV shall be applicable.• In respect of valid applications received after 3 p.m. on a Business Day by the Fund, the closing NAV of the next Business Day shall be applicable.Transactions through online facilities / electronic modes:The time of transaction done through various online facilities / electronic modes offered by the AMC, for the purpose of determining the applicability of NAV, would be the time when the request for purchase / sale / switch of units is received in the servers of AMC/RTA.The AMC has the right to amend cut off timings subject to SEBI (MF) Regulations for the smooth and efficient functioning of the Scheme.

What is the primary objective of HDFC Children’s Fund ?

To generate capital appreciation / income from a portfolio, predominantly invested in equity & equity related instruments.There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.For more details refer SID

Who can invest in this scheme?

Minors (as the first and the sole holder only) (through Parents or Legal Guardian).

What is the lock-in period for this fund?

Existing investments by investors including SIP / SWAP registrations, etc (until May 22, 2018): Lock-in period (if opted), shall be later of• 3 Years from the date of allotment• Until the Unit holder (being the beneficiary child) attains the age of majority. Fresh investments by investors including SIP/ SWAP registrations, etc (effective May 23, 2018): Lock-in period will be compulsory Lock-in period shall be earlier of• 5 Years from the date of allotment; or• Until the Unit holder (being the beneficiary child) attains the age of majority

HDFC Children's Fund

Solution Oriented

DIRECTREGULAR

An open ended fund for investment for children having a lock-in for at least 5 years or till the child attains age of majority (whichever is earlier).

This Fund is meant for building a corpus for your children's future with a lock in period of at least 5 years or till the child attains the age of majority. 65-80% of the total assets of the Scheme will be invested in equities and equity related instruments and the balance will be invested in debt and money market instruments.

The scheme aims to generate returns over the long term and aims to maintain risk under control.

Personal Insurance Accident Cover under HDFC Children's Gift Fund has been discontinued with immediate effect. Please refer to the addendum for more information.

Returns

14.66%

Inception Date

01/01/2013

Riskometer

Very High

Min SIP

₹ 100

Ideal for

Children Fund

5 Years and above

Entry Load

An entry load is a fee charged to investors when they purchase units of a Mutual Fund scheme. This fee was used to cover distribution and marketing expenses incurred by the Asset Management Company (AMC). Currently, Mutual Funds in India do not levy entry loads.

TER

The Total Expense Ration (TER) represents the costs for running and managing a Mutual Fund scheme. It is calculated as a percentage of the scheme’s average Net Asset Value (NAV). The daily NAV of a Mutual Fund is disclosed after deducting these expenses.

Disclaimer

Including Additional Expenses and Goods and Service Tax on Management Fees, if any. Click here to view the Total Expense Ratio

1.04

Lock in

A lock-in period is the fixed duration during which investors cannot sell or redeem their investments/Mutual Fund units. For example, Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS) Funds have a 3-year lock-in.

NAV NA

Net Asset Value (NAV) per unit is the total market value of securities of a scheme minus liabilities divided by the total number of outstanding units on a given date.

AUM (30/06/2026)

Assets Under Management (AUM) is the total market value of all assets that a Mutual Fund manages on behalf of its investors.

₹10,487.87 Cr.

Benchmark

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Exit Load

NIL

Product Labelling

The Risk of the scheme is very high risk

Benchmark Riskometer

This product is suitable for investors who are seeking~

capital appreciation over long term
investment in equity and equity related instruments as well as debt and money market instruments

~Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

FAQs

Investors can apply for their transactions requests either offline or electronically using the relevant application / transaction request forms available on our website or at any of our Officials Points of Acceptance.

The application form/transaction slip for subscription/ redemption/ switches can be submitted at our Official Points of Acceptances whose addresses are available on the website of the AMC. These include:

1.   AMC / RTA’s branches i.e. Investor Services Centres*
2.   HDFC MFOnline Investors through website and App
3.   MFSS/BSE StAR MF/NMF II platforms of the Stock Exchanges(s)
4.   Authorized Points of Service of MF Utilities India Private Limited (MFUI)
5.   Channel partners/ Distributors/ RIAs/ Portfolio Managers who have tied up with the AMC
6.   MF Central

* Note: Business Centres i.e. Sales offices of HDFC AMC are not Official Points of Acceptance of transactions.
Please refer offer documents for more details.
Units of the scheme can be redeemed/switched out on any Business day at NAV based prices.
For Redemption (including switch-out) applications
• In respect of valid applications received upto 3 p.m. on a Business Day by the Fund, same day's closing NAV shall be applicable.
• In respect of valid applications received after 3 p.m. on a Business Day by the Fund, the closing NAV of the next Business Day shall be applicable.

Transactions through online facilities / electronic modes:

The time of transaction done through various online facilities / electronic modes offered by the AMC, for the purpose of determining the applicability of NAV, would be the time when the request for purchase / sale / switch of units is received in the servers of AMC/RTA.
The AMC has the right to amend cut off timings subject to SEBI (MF) Regulations for the smooth and efficient functioning of the Scheme.
Existing investments by investors including SIP / SWAP registrations, etc (until May 22, 2018):

Lock-in period (if opted), shall be later of

•   3 Years from the date of allotment
•   Until the Unit holder (being the beneficiary child) attains the age of majority.

Fresh investments by investors including SIP/ SWAP registrations, etc (effective May 23, 2018):

Lock-in period will be compulsory Lock-in period shall be earlier of

•   5 Years from the date of allotment; or
•   Until the Unit holder (being the beneficiary child) attains the age of majority