Exit Load
- In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from the date of allotment.
- No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment.
In respect of Systematic Transactions such as SIP, Flex SIP, STP, Flex STP, Swing STP, Exit Load, if any, prevailing on the date of registration / enrolment shall be levied.
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Fund Managers
Mr. Priya Ranjan
Mr. Rahul Baijal
Senior Member Investment Team (Equity)
Top 10 Holdings
As on 31 May 2025
Downloads
HDFC Defence Fund
SID - HDFC Defence Fund dated May 30, 2025
KIM - HDFC Defence Fund dated May 30, 2025
Presentation
Leaflet
Fund Facts
Product Labelling
Benchmark Riskometer
This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*
- To generate long-term capital appreciation/ income
- Investment predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of defence and allied sector companies
*Investors should consult their financial advisers, if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them
The Scheme being sectoral in nature carries higher risks versus diversified equity mutual funds on account of concentration and sector specific risks
FAQs
How to Redeem HDFC Defence 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.
Please refer Scheme Documents above for more details
How to Invest in HDFC Defence 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:
- AMC / RTA’s branches i.e. Investor Services Centres*
- HDFC MF website and App/ RTA website for Investors to transact
- MFSS/BSE StAR MF/NMF II platforms of the Stock Exchanges(s)
- Authorized Points of Service of MF Utilities India Private Limited (MFUI)
- Channel partners/ Distributors/ RIAs/ Portfolio Managers/Execution Only Platforms (EOPs) who have tied up with the AMC
- MF Central
*Note: Business Centres i.e. Sales offices of HDFC AMC are not Official Points of Acceptance of transactions.
The above list is indicative. For further details, including cut-off timing and applicability of NAV, refer Section II.
Please refer Scheme Documents above for more details