HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: NIFTY 100 TRI · Inception: 01/01/2013 · NAV: ₹1178.66 (22/05/2026)
AUM: ₹38121 Cr · Expense Ratio: 1.36% · Riskometer: Very High
4.0
★★★★☆
Strong Buy
Analyst Insight
HDFC Large Cap Fund carries an overall rating of 4.0/5 (Strong Buy), demonstrating strong performance within the Large Cap category. Its alpha of 0.57 underperformss the category average of 4.67, suggesting room for improvement in active management. The Sharpe ratio of 0.53 sits below the category mean of 4.17, while volatility (std dev 14.00%) is higher than peers (11.79%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 12.92% and expense ratio of 1.36%, this fund presents a compelling long-term case for risk-tolerant investors.
ETM Rating
4/5
Risk Rating
2/5
Return Rating
4/5
Overall Rating
4.0/5
Alpha vs Cat
0.57 / 4.67
Sharpe vs Cat
0.53 / 4.17
Beta vs Cat
0.95 / 0.67
Std Dev vs Cat
14.00 / 11.79
Return Track Record
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | -3.05% |
| 3Y | 12.41% |
| 5Y | 12.92% |
| 10Y | 14.09% |
| Since Launch | 13.01% |
Risk & Return Scores
Sharpe Score3/5
Sortino Score2/5
SD Score3/5
ETM Risk Score3/5
ETM Return Score3/5
Portfolio Allocation
Large Cap 85.9% Mid Cap 14.1% Debt 0.5%
Strengths
- ✅ Strong ETM Rating 4/5
Watch Points
- ⚠️ Alpha 0.57 below category avg 4.67
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 14.00% vs peers 11.79%
- ⚠️ Negative 1Y return (-3.05%) — recent underperformance
- ⚠️ High expense ratio 1.36% (above 1%)