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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Direct IDCW

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22.410.37% (-0.08)
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Mid-size Fund

Assets Under Mgmt: ₹ 2,939 Cr

Very High Risk

Principle investment will be at very high risk

Scorecard

Performance

Low

Hasn’t fared well - amongst the low performers in sub-category

Risk

Low

Stay at ease, amongst the lower risk funds

Cost

High

Higher costs on pocket vs others

Composition

Avg

Average allocation strategy, nothing exciting

Red flags

Avg

Red flags spotted, monitoring this closely

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Mid-size Fund

Assets Under Mgmt: ₹ 2,939 Cr

Very High Risk

Principle investment will be at very high risk

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Performance & Key Metrics

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Performance & Key Metrics

Expense RatioExpense RatioNo LabelNo LabelNo LabelNo Label
1.0848.871.60
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1.7347.081.00

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Scheme InfoHDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Scheme Info

PlanPlanLock inLock inExit LoadExit Load
IDCW0 yrs1.00%
1% on or before 30D Nil after 30D
SIP Inv.SIP Inv.Min. LumpsumMin. Lumpsum
Allowed₹ 100
Initial: ₹ 100 Incremental: ₹ 100
BenchmarkBenchmark
BSE Health Care - TRI

About Sectoral Fund - Pharma & Health Care

About Sectoral Fund - Pharma & Health Care

Sectoral Funds - Pharma & Health Care are equity schemes that majorly invest in healthcare sector companies. It will give exposure to entire healthcare sector which comprised a wide range of companies involved in medical services, medical equipments, drugs and medical insurance.

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Peers

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Peers & Comparison

Comparing 3 mutual funds from 
EquitySectoral Fund - Pharma & Health Care
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Mutual Fund1Y Returns1Y Returns3Y CAGR3Y CAGRLife CAGRLife CAGR
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW)26.94%31.97%
Nippon India Pharma Fund(IDCW)3.50%10.88%10.08%
ICICI Pru Healthcare Fund-(IDCW-Payout)1.46%14.22%12.66%
SBI Healthcare Opp Fund(IDCW-Payout)21.26%24.72%16.83%

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Returns Comparison

Compare HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) with any MF, ETF, stock or index
Compare HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) with any MF, ETF, stock or index
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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Portfolio

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Asset Allocation

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Asset Allocation

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Cash & EquivalentsEquity0.51%99.49%

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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Sector Distribution

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Sector Distribution

+1 moreHealth Care Equipment & SuppliesCommodities TradingMiscellaneousLabs & Life Sciences ServicesPharmaceuticals-2.58 %0.47 %0.51 %3.09 %27.87 %70.65 %

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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Sector Weightage

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Sector Weightage

Jun 25Sep 25Dec 25Mar 26Jun 26Jul 2676.66%77.10%72.45%70.54%69.64%70.65%
Pharmaceuticals as a % of total holdings for last six quarters
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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Current Holdings

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Current Holdings

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AMC Profile of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW)

AMC Profile of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW)

HDFC Asset Management Company, investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, is one of the leading AMCs in the country. The company operates as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and Standard Life Investments (SLI).

HDFC Asset Management Company, investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, is one of the leading AMCs in the country. The company operates as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and Standard Life Investments (SLI).

  • No.of Schemes

    91

  • Total AUM

    ₹ 9,54,863.73 Cr.

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Manager Details

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Manager Details

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Manager Profile

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Manager Profile

Qualification

PGDM - IMT, B.E. (Civil), CFA (USA)

Past Experience

Over 7 years of experience in equity research and 2 years in financial advisory.

Funds Managed (4)
1Y Returns
4.00%
4.00%
3Y CAGR
7.77%
7.77%
Expense Ratio
1.92%
1.92%
1Y Returns
4.00%
4.00%
3Y CAGR
7.77%
7.77%
Expense Ratio
1.92%
1.92%
1Y Returns
26.94%
26.94%
3Y CAGR
Expense Ratio
1.08%
1.08%
1Y Returns
26.94%
26.94%
3Y CAGR
Expense Ratio
1.08%
1.08%

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Manager Performance (0)

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Manager Performance (0)

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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Review & Opinions

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Review & Opinions

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

  1. The current NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is ₹22.41, as of 4th September 2026.

  2. The HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) was launched on 4th October 2023. This mutual fund's past returns are as follows:
    • 1 Year Returns: 26.94%

  3. The top sectors HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) has invested in are as follows:
    • Pharmaceuticals | 70.65%
    • Labs & Life Sciences Services | 27.87%
    • Miscellaneous | 3.09%
    • Commodities Trading | 0.51%
    • Health Care Equipment & Supplies | 0.47%
    This data is as on 4th September 2026.

  4. The top 5 holdings for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) are as follows:
    • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 9.66%
    • Divi's Laboratories Ltd | 9.14%
    • Max Healthcare Institute Limited | 4.82%
    • Aster Dm Quality Care Ltd | 4.70%
    • Lupin Limited | 4.67%
    This data is as on 4th September 2026.

  5. The asset allocation for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is as follows:
    • Equity | 99.49%
    • Cash & Equivalents | 0.51%
    This data is as on 4th September 2026.

  6. The AUM (i.e. assets under management) of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is ₹2939.98 Cr as of 4th September 2026.

  7. The expense ratio of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) Plan is 1.08 as of 4th September 2026.

  8. The alpha ratio for the HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is 10.05

    Alpha is the excess return of a fund compared to its expected return, based on its beta and the risk-free rate. Positive alpha indicates that the fund has outperformed its expected return, while negative alpha suggests underperformance.

  9. The volatility or standard deviation for the HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is 12.89

    Standard deviation measures the volatility or risk associated with the returns of a mutual fund. A higher standard deviation indicates higher volatility, suggesting that the returns of the mutual fund are more spread out from the average. On the other hand, a lower standard deviation implies lower volatility and a more stable performance.

  10. The Sharpe ratio for the HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is 1.60

    The Sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return that evaluates the performance of a mutual fund, by adjusting for its risk. Higher Sharpe ratio indicates a better risk-adjusted performance. A positive Sharpe ratio indicates that the MF has provided a return in excess of the risk-free rate for the amount of risk taken. Conversely, a negative Sharpe ratio suggests that the MF did not adequately compensate for the risk.

  11. The Sortino Ratio for the HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is 0.17

    The Sortino ratio of a mutual fund is a measure of its risk-adjusted return, considering only downside volatility. It helps investors evaluate how well a fund is performing relative to its downside risk. A higher Sortino ratio (value >1) means the fund generates better returns for the downside risk taken.

  12. The PE ratio of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund(IDCW) is 48.87, while category PE ratio is 47.08.