HDFC Technology Fund
HDFC Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Direct plan, growth option
NAV (₹), 1 Oct 2026
11.5020
1-day change
1.52%
1Y return
-12.5%
3Y CAGR
5.2%
5Y CAGR
n/a
Max drawdown, 5Y
n/a
NAV history month-end NAV, ₹ · 8 Sep 2023 to 1 Oct 2026
Returns vs Sectoral/Thematic median (253 schemes) and “Technology & digital” median (14)
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Technology & digital median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -7.9% | -5.4% | -7.5% |
| 3 months | 6.9% | -2.8% | 6.4% |
| 6 months | 3.3% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| Year to date | -19.1% | -2.0% | -14.8% |
| 1 year | -12.5% | 1.4% | -8.0% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 5.2% | 13.0% | 4.7% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 12.0% | 3.4% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.0% | 17.3% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 4.6% | – | – |
“Technology & digital” is MFIC's grouping of Sectoral/Thematic schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
Rolling returns every business-day start date
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | -2.1% | 11.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 17.5% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 3.0% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 84% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 1.8% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 91% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
Risk 36 months, monthly returns, Rf 6.5%
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 21.1% | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.02 | 0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.03 | 0.63 |
| Beta | 0.85 | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | -3.4% | 3.7% |
| Upside capture | 72.40 | 106.94 |
| Downside capture | 87.46 | 95.17 |
Drawdowns peak-to-trough falls in NAV
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −30.6% | −23.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.3% |
| Current drawdown | −25.8% | −8.3% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
Direct or Regular for this scheme?
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 2.17% a year and the Direct plan's 1.09%, a gap of 1.08%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 1.24 percentage points a year more. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹24,32,873.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
Recent disclosure changes last 120 days, as disclosed via AMFI
- 29 Sep 2026: TER increased from 1.08% to 1.09% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 9 Sep 2026: TER increased from 1.07% to 1.08% (AMFI TER disclosure)
Fund managers and scheme facts Scheme Summary Document via AMFI
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Balakumar B | Fund Manager of the scheme | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Gopal Agrawal | Fund Manager for Overseas Investments | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Bhagyesh Kagalkar | Fund Manager for investments in Gold/Silver instruments | 26 Aug 2026 |
Objective: To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Technology & technology related companies There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation: Equity and Equity related instruments of Technology & technology related companies/entities # : 80%- 100%; Equity and equity related instruments of companies/entities other than above: 0% - 20%; Units of InvITs: 0% - 10%; Money market instruments, Other liquid instruments and Units of Mutual Fund^^: 0% - 20% Gold and Silver instruments: 0% - 20% #Stocks forming part of technology theme include: • IT services, software, consulting, and outsourcing companies • IT products and hardware including computers, electronic components etc • Internet companies and internet enabled services including Fintech, e-retail/e-commerce, technology platforms, IoT (Internet of Things) and other digital serv…
Benchmark (tier 1): BSE Teck Index (TRI)
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 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched out after 30 days from the date of allotment.
Minimum application: Rs.100
Allotment date: 8 Sep 2023
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
Cost, size and riskometer as disclosed to AMFI
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 1.09% | 1.15% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 1,371 | 1,272 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
Official benchmark and category consistency
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | -13.5% | -12.9% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 4.6% | 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 Direct plans; how it is calculated.
Calendar-year returns NAV change from 31 Dec to 31 Dec
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | -19.1% | -7.8% | −11.3% |
| 2025 | -4.3% | 7.7% | −12.0% |
| 2024 | 34.9% | 15.6% | +19.3% |
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.
Monthly SIP of ₹10,000 first business day of each month, ending 1 Oct 2026
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,10,987 | -13.6% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,31,858 | -5.2% |
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 facts
AMC: HDFC Mutual Fund
Category: Sectoral/Thematic
Plan / option: Direct · Growth
AMFI scheme code: 152059
ISIN: INF179KC1HI3
First NAV in MFIC data: 8 Sep 2023
History: 3.1 years
Portfolio holdings: see the scheme's monthly portfolio disclosure on the fund house website
Schemes that behaved similarly correlation of monthly returns, last 5 years
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Prudential Technology Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.99 | 4.7% |
| Kotak Technology Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.99 | n/a |
| Tata Digital India Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.98 | 3.6% |
| SBI TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES FUND | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.98 | 7.6% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Digital India Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.98 | 3.5% |
| Franklin India Technology Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.95 | 7.9% |
Questions about HDFC Technology Fund
- What is the latest NAV of HDFC Technology Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹11.5020 on 1 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 253 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Direct plans).
- What returns has HDFC Technology Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by -12.5%. The 3-year CAGR is 5.2% (category median 13.0%). 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 30.6%.
- 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 ₹3,31,858 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of -5.2%. This uses the Direct plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of HDFC Technology Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 1.09% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans: 1.15%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- 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 4.6% for this plan against 1.0% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- Who manages HDFC Technology Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, HDFC Technology Fund is managed by Balakumar B (since 8 Sep 2023), Gopal Agrawal (since 1 Sep 2026), Bhagyesh Kagalkar (since 26 Aug 2026).
- What is the exit load of HDFC Technology Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed /switched-out within 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched out after 30 days from the date of allotment. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in HDFC Technology Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs.100. SIP details: For SIP DSIP, WSIP, MSIP - Rs. 100; QSIP - Rs. 1500; HSIP - Rs. 2500; YSIP - Rs. 5000. For SWAP Fixed SWAP - Rs. 100; Variable SWAP - Rs. 300. For STP Fixed STP (FSTP) Daily FSTP - Rs. 500; Weekly FSTP - Rs. 500; Monthly FSTP - Rs. 1000; Quarterly FSTP -Rs. 3000. Capital Appreciation STP (CASTP) Monthly CASTP - Rs. 300; Quarterly CASTP - Rs 1000..
- 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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