HDFC Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI · Inception: 01/01/2013 · NAV: ₹220.36 (22/05/2026)
AUM: ₹94745 Cr · Expense Ratio: 0.80% · Riskometer: Very High
4.8
★★★★½
Strong Buy
Analyst Insight
HDFC Mid Cap Fund carries an overall rating of 4.8/5 (Strong Buy), demonstrating strong performance within the Mid Cap category. Its alpha of 3.65 underperformss the category average of 6.54, suggesting room for improvement in active management. The Sharpe ratio of 1.08 sits below the category mean of 8.07, while volatility (std dev 16.11%) is higher than peers (15.88%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 20.98% and expense ratio of 0.80%, this fund presents a compelling long-term case for risk-tolerant investors.
ETM Rating
5/5
Risk Rating
1/5
Return Rating
4/5
Overall Rating
4.8/5
Alpha vs Cat
3.65 / 6.54
Sharpe vs Cat
1.08 / 8.07
Beta vs Cat
0.86 / 0.93
Std Dev vs Cat
16.11 / 15.88
Return Track Record
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | 6.81% |
| 3Y | 23.39% |
| 5Y | 20.98% |
| 10Y | 19.14% |
| Since Launch | 20.17% |
Risk & Return Scores
Sharpe Score5/5
Sortino Score4/5
SD Score5/5
ETM Risk Score5/5
ETM Return Score4/5
Portfolio Allocation
Large Cap 9.2% Mid Cap 69.6% Small Cap 21.2%
Strengths
- ✅ Sharpe ratio 1.08 > 1.0 — good risk-adjusted returns
- ✅ Lower beta 0.86 vs category 0.93 — less market sensitivity
- ✅ Strong ETM Rating 5/5
Watch Points
- ⚠️ Alpha 3.65 below category avg 6.54
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 16.11% vs peers 15.88%