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HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund

HDFC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Hybrid
  • Conservative Hybrid Fund
  • Moderately High Risk
  • Rank 14 of 18 over 3 years
3-year returns
7.5%
a year
NAV
₹90.43
▼ 0.23% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹3,108 Cr
Expense ratio
1.18%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹84.39 and has returned 6.94% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average conservative hybrid fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year1.9%3.1%behind15 of 18
3 years7.5%8%behind14 of 18
5 years7.7%7.4%ahead9 of 17
10 years8.3%7.9%ahead6 of 16
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month2.5%2.4%
3 months0%-0.2%
6 months3.2%2.9%
1 year1.9%1.4%
2 yearsp.a.4.1%3.5%
3 yearsp.a.7.5%6.9%
5 yearsp.a.7.7%7.1%
7 yearsp.a.9.3%8.8%
10 yearsp.a.8.3%7.7%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 1.9% in the last 1Y

86.488.590.613 Nov 202518 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹12,804
XIRR (per year)
4.52%
Value today
₹1,92,804

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
3.8% a year
about the same as the conservative hybrid fund average
Worst fall so far
−12.1%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −11.1% for the category.
Years that made money
92.6%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
1.7% to 14.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 9.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Expense ratio
1.18%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Anupam Joshi, Anand Laddha, Dhruv Muchhal

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund against other funds in the Conservative Hybrid Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential Conservative Hybrid Fund3.44%9.12%8.31%1.04%₹3,270 Cr
HSBC Conservative Hybrid Fund3.87%9.08%7.52%1.18%₹152 Cr
Parag Parikh Conservative Hybrid Fund3.48%8.89%9.01%0.32%₹3,454 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Conservative Hybrid Fund3.8%8.87%7.94%0.96%₹1,467 Cr
Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund (Existing number of Segregated Portfolios - 1)6.1%8.85%8.19%1%₹977 Cr
Kotak Conservative Hybrid Fund2.87%8.76%8.24%0.61%₹2,733 Cr
HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund1.9%7.53%7.67%1.18%₹3,108 Cr

About HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund

HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund is a conservative hybrid fund managed by HDFC Mutual Fund. Invest 75–90% in debt and 10–25% in equity, for modest growth with lower volatility.

To generate income/capital appreciation by investing primarily in debt securities, money market instruments and moderate exposure to equities.There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by HDFC Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth Option₹90.4308119118
DirectIDCW Monthly₹14.9284119119
DirectIDCW Quarterly₹15.8297119120
RegularGrowth Option₹84.385102147
RegularIDCW Monthly₹13.1556102148
RegularIDCW Quarterly₹13.9595102149

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund today?

The NAV of HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹90.4308 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹84.385, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.9%, and 7.53% a year over 3 years and 7.67% a year over 5 years. That places it 14 of 18 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.18% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.

How much has HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 12.1% from 11 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 93% ended in a gain.

Which category does HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund belong to?

It is a Conservative Hybrid Fund from HDFC Mutual Fund. Invest 75–90% in debt and 10–25% in equity, for modest growth with lower volatility.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund taxed?

How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.