Children FundVery HighNot Rated₹10,575 Cr.
5 years
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HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in)is an open-ended solution-oriented fund designed for investors who want to invest in a child’s long-term goals such as education, higher studies, marriage planning, or general wealth creation for the child’s future.
These funds usually come with a lock-in, which helps investors stay committed to the child’s financial goal instead of redeeming it too early.
As of 1 Jul 2026, HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) manages ₹10575 crore in assets. The fund currently holds 5 stocks, and the top 10 stocks contribute 23.00% of the portfolio, an important “quick check” for how concentrated (or diversified) the fund is.
The investment objective of HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related securities, along with other permitted instruments as per the scheme mandate. Investors can typically invest and redeem on business days (subject to scheme cut-off timings and applicable exit load).
The current NAV of the scheme is ₹293.15 as on 21 Aug 2026, and the risk level is Very High.
HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) was launched on 2 Mar 2001 and is benchmarked against [NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index]. The scheme is managed by Chirag Setalvad who has been managing the fund since 2 Apr 2007 and the fund is also managed by Anil Bamboli. The exit load of the fund is Nil
HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) primarily invests across equity, equity-related instruments, debt instruments, money market securities, and cash equivalents depending on the scheme strategy. As of 31 Jul 2026, the portfolio is allocated to Government Securities (17%), Corporate Debt (13%).
A quick way to read this: higher equity allocation increases long-term wealth creation potential but also brings higher volatility. Debt and cash exposure help provide some stability and liquidity support, but the main return driver in such funds is usually the equity portfolio.
As of 1 Jul 2026, in terms of the entire equity allocation, the exposure to Large Cap is 38% , Mid Cap is 7% and Small Cap is 21%.
A quick way to read this: higher large-cap exposure generally indicates a more stable and liquid equity portfolio, while mid-cap and small-cap exposure can add return potential but may also increase volatility. For a child’s long-term goal, the market-cap mix should be checked carefully because it directly affects the risk and return profile of the fund.
The top 5 holdings of the fund are "ICICI Bank Ltd. (7%), HDFC Bank Ltd.£ (6%), Larsen and Toubro Ltd. (4%), Reliance Industries Ltd. (3%), State Bank of India (3%)"
In children’s funds, top holdings are usually a mix of equity stocks and, depending on the scheme structure, selected debt or money market instruments. The quality and concentration of top holdings should be checked because child-goal investing requires both growth potential and portfolio discipline.
The top sector exposures are Sector Allocation (%) "Bank 28% G-Sec 17% Engineering 6% Finance 5% Miscellaneous 4%
Sector allocation mainly reflects the equity portion of the portfolio and can influence short-term performance depending on which sectors are leading or lagging in the market.
HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in)’s recent CAGR returns are 0.2% (1 year), 8.8% (3 years) and 10.7% (5 years). These returns are as of 25 Aug 2026
Against the full peer set, the scheme is ranked 11/15 over 1 year, 8/13 over 3 years, 3/12 over 5 years period.
If you had invested ₹1,00,000 in HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) then you would have got:
| Duration | Annualized Returns (%) | Current Total Value | Current Total Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 0.2% | ₹100200.00 | ₹200.00 |
| 3 Year | 8.8% | ₹108800.00 | ₹8800.00 |
| 5 Year | 10.7% | ₹110700.00 | ₹10700.00 |
Note: These are historical returns and they may not repeat in the future.
Always check exit load before investing in any fund.
As of 1 Jul 2026 , the fund’s Beta is 1 .
The fund’s Standard Deviation was 3% .
Similarly, Alpha was 0.
Also, Sharpe ratio was 0.
It may suit investors who want to:
It offers a few practical benefits: goal-based investing, long-term discipline through lock-in, professional fund management, potential for equity-led wealth creation, and a structured approach to building a corpus for the child’s future..
The biggest benefit is behavioral. Since the fund is linked to a child’s goal and has a lock-in, it may reduce the temptation to withdraw money for unrelated short-term needs.
Children’s funds are not risk-free. Key things to watch are equity allocation, market-cap exposure, sector concentration, downside risk, fund consistency, debt portfolio quality, and the actual time left for the child’s goal.
If the child’s goal is many years away, higher equity exposure may be acceptable. But as the goal comes closer, investors may need to gradually reduce risk and move part of the corpus toward more stable options.
Investors should also remember that lock-in creates discipline, but it also reduces liquidity. So, emergency money should not be invested in such funds.
Since this fund is treated as an equity-oriented fund (Equity > 65%):
Tax rules are subject to change as per regulations.
HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) is positioned as a long-term goal-oriented investment option for building wealth for a child’s future.
A simple way to track whether it is doing its job is to follow four indicators: consistency of returns, equity allocation, and whether the investment remains aligned with the child’s goal timeline.
The strength of children’s funds lies not only in return generation, but also in discipline. For child-related goals, staying invested with a clear purpose often matters as much as choosing the right fund.
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To invest a lumpsum amount in HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) with Ventura: Access the Mutual funds section by logging in to Ventura through your browser/mobile app Select HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) from the list, the amount to be invested & make the payment.
To start a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) in HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) with Ventura: Access the Mutual funds section by logging in to Ventura through your browser/mobile app Select HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) from the list, the amount to be invested & date of deduction. Pay the first instalment towards your SIP. Set the autopay mandate to enable regular investment of future SIP instalments, directly from your bank account. And you're done. Note: Remember to keep your bank account funded with the amount for regular SIPs for your mutual fund investment in HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in).
It will take up to one trading day for the invested HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) units to reflect in your portfolio. For example, If you have made the investment in HDFC Children's Fund(Lock in) on Monday before the cut-off time, the units will be allotted to you by Tuesday or the next working day if it is followed by a holiday. The NAV (Net Asset Value) for the units allotted will be as of the day you place your trades.
Yes, mutual funds can be bought or redeemed after market hours through the Ventura web platform or mobile application. However, the execution of these orders depends on the mutual fund's cutoff time for processing transactions.
