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HDFC Equity Savings Fund Regular-Growth

HDFC Equity Savings Fund Regular-Growth

Large CapHybrid: Equity SavingsModerately High Risk
PaisaSmartPaisaSmart rating★★★★★★★★★★4

The fund is rated 4 stars. The strongest areas were investment selection within each asset type and investment selection within each industry, while balance between returns and downside risk provided some support. Above-average fund size of Rs 5,758.13 crore was a minor drawback.

Why this rating

This fund has a good track record with Asset Selection/Timing, a good track record with Stock Selection/Timing, a ok risk-reward ratio. It is important to note, however, that this fund has a 5758.13 AUM and a 2.17 expense ratio. Considering all these factors, we have rated this fund as 4.0 star.

Our score weighs long-term performance, risk and consistency — not just past returns.

Returns

As of 8 Oct 2026

1W
-0.37%
1M
-2.30%
3M
-1.44%
6M
-0.41%
9M
-2.31%
1Y
-0.48%
2Y
+1.68%
3Y
+6.66%
4Y
+7.60%
5Y
+6.64%
7Y
+8.95%
10Y
+8.06%
15Y
+8.87%
20Y
+8.96%
Since launch
+8.94%

Risk ratios

As of 30 Sep 2026

Standard deviation
5.43
Sharpe ratio
0.22
Sortino ratio
0.28
Beta
0.98
Alpha
1.04
R-squared
0.89
Treynor ratio
6.44
Information ratio
-0.28
Mean
6.80

Debt metrics

Average maturity
3.39 yrs
Duration
2.66 yrs
Macaulay duration
2.80 yrs
Yield to maturity
7.24%

Portfolio

As of 31 Aug 2026

Market-cap split

Large cap88.81%Mid cap4.83%Small cap6.36%
P/E
21.76
P/B
3.13
Style
Growth

Sector allocation

Financial11.69%
Energy4.63%
Automobile4.25%
Technology3.27%
Healthcare3.23%
Services2.03%
Construction1.68%
Consumer Staples1.59%

Holdings (119)

Holding% of fundValueShares
HDFC Bank Ltd.6.69%₹385.05 Cr54,30,850
Reliance Industries Ltd.5.41%₹311.4 Cr24,38,500
NTPC Ltd.3.59%₹206.51 Cr63,07,500
Titan Company Ltd.3.42%₹196.98 Cr3,86,050
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.3.07%₹176.89 Cr4,37,325
ICICI Bank Ltd.3.04%₹174.84 Cr12,02,500
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.3.02%₹173.98 Cr8,76,550
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.2.33%₹134.3 Cr4,09,200
GOICoupon 7.18% · Maturity 14/08/2033 · Rating SOV2.32%₹133.82 Cr1,31,00,000
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.2.23%₹128.36 Cr94,750

Fund details

In brief

Positive returns over medium term with low risk of capital loss over medium term. Investment in debt and money market instruments with maturity of 1 year (85%) as well as equityand equity related instruments (15%).

Investment objective

The scheme seeks to provide capital appreciation by investing in Equity & equity related instruments, Arbitrage opportunities, and Debt & money market instruments.

Exit load

Exit load For units in excess of 15% of the investment,1% will be charged for redemption within 1 month.

Fund type
Open-ended
Min lumpsum
₹100
Min withdrawal
₹100
Lock-in
None
SIP
Available
SWP
Available
STP
Available
Purchase cut-off
15:00
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