HDFC Technology Fund
HDFC Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Technology & digital median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -8.0% | -5.4% | -7.6% |
| 3 months | 6.6% | -3.1% | 6.2% |
| 6 months | 2.8% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| Year to date | -19.7% | -2.6% | -15.4% |
| 1 year | -13.5% | 0.0% | -9.3% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 3.9% | 11.7% | 3.9% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.6% | 2.2% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 13.3% | 15.6% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 3.4% | – | – |
“Technology & digital” is MFIC's grouping of Sectoral/Thematic schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | -3.2% | 9.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.6% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 71% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 14.2% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.3% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 70% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 21.1% | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.08 | 0.34 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.11 | 0.51 |
| Beta | 0.85 | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | -4.6% | 2.3% |
| Upside capture | 68.98 | 103.56 |
| Downside capture | 89.40 | 96.87 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −31.8% | −23.7% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −39.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.8% |
| Current drawdown | −27.3% | −8.8% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | n/a | 2.65% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 1,371 | 1,245 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | -14.4% | -12.9% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 3.4% | 1.0% TRI |
Official benchmark: BSE Teck TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Sectoral/Thematic Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | -19.7% | -7.8% | −12.0% |
| 2025 | -5.4% | 7.7% | −13.1% |
| 2024 | 33.2% | 15.6% | +17.6% |
Benchmark proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund (Direct plan NAV, price return), which carries its own costs. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,10,342 | -14.6% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,25,854 | -6.4% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Prudential Technology Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.99 | 4.0% |
| Kotak Technology Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.99 | n/a |
| Tata Digital India Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.98 | 2.3% |
| SBI TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.98 | 6.5% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Digital India Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.98 | 2.4% |
| Franklin India Technology Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.95 | 6.8% |
- What is the latest NAV of HDFC Technology Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹11.0910 on 2 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is HDFC Technology Fund in?
- It is classified as Sectoral/Thematic in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Sectoral/Thematic scheme invests at least 80% in one sector or theme. MFIC compares it with 259 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Regular plans).
- What returns has HDFC Technology Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by -13.5%. The 3-year CAGR is 3.9% (category median 11.7%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What was the largest fall in HDFC Technology Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 31.8%.
- How volatile is HDFC Technology Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 21.1%, which is above the Sectoral/Thematic category median of 16.7%.
- What would a monthly SIP in HDFC Technology Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹3,25,854 on 2 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of -6.4%. This uses the Regular plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How large is HDFC Technology Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹1,371 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of HDFC Technology Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- What is the benchmark of HDFC Technology Fund and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the BSE Teck TRI. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 3.4% for this plan against 1.0% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by -12.5% and the Regular plan's by -13.5%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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