HDFC Multi Cap Fund
HDFC Mutual Fund · Multi Cap · Direct plan, growth option
NAV (₹), 1 Oct 2026
18.7800
1-day change
-0.92%
1Y return
-4.6%
3Y CAGR
10.2%
5Y CAGR
n/a
Max drawdown, 5Y
n/a
NAV history month-end NAV, ₹ · 10 Dec 2021 to 1 Oct 2026
Returns vs Multi Cap median (32 schemes)
| Period | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -6.0% | -5.0% |
| 3 months | -4.8% | -1.7% |
| 6 months | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Year to date | -6.8% | 1.1% |
| 1 year | -4.6% | 4.1% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 10.2% | 13.3% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 12.9% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.8% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.3% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 14.0% | – |
Rolling returns every business-day start date
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 13.3% | 11.2% |
| 3Y rolling median | 21.2% | 18.1% |
| 3Y rolling worst | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 3Y periods positive | 100% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | 100% | 100% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 16.5% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.3% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 100% |
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.) | 16.5% | 16.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.26 | 0.50 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.38 | 0.73 |
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.00 |
| Alpha (ann.) | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Upside capture | 107.29 | 113.66 |
| Downside capture | 103.49 | 96.40 |
Drawdowns peak-to-trough falls in NAV
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −20.2% | −20.0% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.0% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −21.0% |
| Current drawdown | −10.1% | −6.3% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
Market context from Integrato Market Intelligence
This scheme invests mainly in the market below, which is also close to how many of them are benchmarked. Where that market stands today:
21,857.75 −0.97%
NSE close, 1 Oct 2026
- P/E 21.6: higher than 1% of days since 2023 (median 24.2)
- 1Y −3.9% · 3Y +8.9% p.a. · 5Y +8.6% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −9.3% from its 52-week high
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
Direct or Regular for this scheme?
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 1.77% a year and the Direct plan's 0.94%, a gap of 0.83%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 1.08 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 ₹19,36,627.
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
- 28 Sep 2026: TER increased from 0.93% to 0.94% (AMFI TER disclosure)
Fund managers and scheme facts Scheme Summary Document via AMFI
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Amar Kalkundrikar | Fund Manager of the scheme | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 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 generate long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related securities of large cap, mid cap and small cap companies.There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation: Equity and Equity related instruments of Large, Mid and Small cap companies/entities of which: 75% - 100%; Large Cap^ companies: 25% - 50%; Mid Cap^ companies: 25% - 50%; Small Cap^ companies: 25%- 50%; Units issued by InvITs: 0% - 10%;Money market instruments, Other liquid instruments and Units of Mutual Fund^^: 0% - 25%; Gold and Silver instruments: 0%- 25% ^Investment universe of “Large Cap”, “Mid Cap” and “Small Cap” will be as per clause 3.9.1 of SEBI Master Circular and as defined by SEBI/AMFI from time to time. The list of stocks of “Large Cap”, “Mid Cap” and “Small Cap” companies/entities prepared by AMFI in this regard will be adopted. Before this add - ^^Units of Domestic Mutual F…
Benchmark (tier 1): NIFTY500 MultiCap 50:25:25 Index (Total Returns Index)
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.No Entry / Exit Load shall be levied on bonus units and Units allotted on Reinvestment of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal.
Minimum application: Rs.100
Allotment date: 10 Dec 2021
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 | 0.94% | 0.96% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 19,490 | 3,377 |
| 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) | -2.9% | 0.4% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 10.5% | 10.9% TRI |
| Month-ends above category median (3Y CAGR) | 68% | 40% median |
| Month-ends in category top quartile (3Y) | 50% | 19% median |
Official benchmark: NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return Index (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Multi Cap 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 | -6.8% | -7.8% | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 3.3% | 7.7% | −4.3% |
| 2024 | 22.2% | 15.6% | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 41.9% | 26.5% | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 11.3% | 3.8% | +7.5% |
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 | ₹1,15,361 | -7.1% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,68,141 | 1.5% |
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: Multi Cap
Plan / option: Direct · Growth
AMFI scheme code: 149368
ISIN: INF179KC1BS5
First NAV in MFIC data: 10 Dec 2021
History: 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Multicap Fund | Multi Cap | 0.99 | 12.3% |
| HDFC Large & Mid Cap Fund | Large & Mid Cap | 0.99 | 11.2% |
| Bandhan Business Cycle Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.99 | n/a |
| PGIM India Multi Cap Fund | Multi Cap | 0.99 | n/a |
| Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund | Flexi Cap | 0.98 | 8.8% |
| Canara Robeco Multi Cap Fund | Multi Cap | 0.98 | 12.9% |
Questions about HDFC Multi Cap Fund
- What is the latest NAV of HDFC Multi Cap Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹18.7800 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is HDFC Multi Cap Fund in?
- It is classified as Multi Cap in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Multi Cap scheme invests at least 25% each in large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. MFIC compares it with 32 Multi Cap schemes (Direct plans).
- What returns has HDFC Multi Cap Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by -4.6%. The 3-year CAGR is 10.2% (category median 13.3%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 21.2%, the lowest was 10.2%, and 100% of 3-year periods ended with a gain. It was ahead of Nifty 500 (index-fund proxy) in 100% of those periods.
- What was the largest fall in HDFC Multi Cap Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 20.2%.
- How volatile is HDFC Multi Cap Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 16.5%, which is above the Multi Cap category median of 16.3%.
- What would a monthly SIP in HDFC Multi Cap 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 ₹3,68,141 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 1.5%. 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 Multi Cap Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.94% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Multi Cap Direct plans: 0.96%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is HDFC Multi Cap Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹19,490 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of HDFC Multi Cap 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 Multi Cap Fund and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return Index. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 10.5% for this plan against 10.9% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- How often has HDFC Multi Cap Fund beaten its category?
- At 68% of the 22 month-ends compared over the last 10 years, its 3-year return was above the median of Multi Cap schemes (Direct plans); it was in the top quarter at 50% of them. A typical scheme would show about 50%.
- Who manages HDFC Multi Cap Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, HDFC Multi Cap Fund is managed by Amar Kalkundrikar (since 1 Sep 2025), Gopal Agrawal (since 1 Sep 2026), Bhagyesh Kagalkar (since 26 Aug 2026).
- What is the exit load of HDFC Multi Cap 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 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.No Entry / Exit Load shall be levied on bonus units and Units allotted on Reinvestment of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in HDFC Multi Cap 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 -4.6% and the Regular plan's by -5.4%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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Data & disclosure. Source: AMFI daily NAV file and historical NAVs via mfapi.in; calculations by MFIC, as of 1 Oct 2026. Category medians use Direct plans in the same AMFI category. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. This page is for research and education only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155). Methodology.