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HDFC Mid Cap FundOption

HDFC Mutual Fund · Direct Growth · SEBI Category: Mid Cap

Current NAV ₹219.9420 (+0.39% today) As of 04 Jun 2026
1 Year Return +5.5%
3 Year CAGR +22.1% p.a.
5 Year CAGR +20.7% p.a.
AAUM ₹90.4K Cr Jan–Mar 2026
All data from RightAdvise DB — calculated from 2,566 daily NAV records
Fund Overview

HDFC Mid Cap FundOption — Quick Summary

HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund is India's largest mid cap fund by AUM with over Rs.80,000 crore in assets — a scale that reflects nearly two decades of investor trust. Managed by Chirag Setalvad since 2007, the fund has navigated multiple complete market cycles. Chirag Setalvad is known for his patient, bottom-up stock selection approach — he tends to hold companies for long periods rather than actively trading in and out.

The fund maintains a broadly diversified portfolio across sectors within the mid cap universe, typically holding 60 to 80 stocks. Its large size has led to careful position sizing and disciplined capacity management. Despite being the largest mid cap fund, it has maintained competitive performance against its benchmark over long periods.

Fund House
HDFC Mutual Fund
SEBI Category
Mid Cap
Benchmark
NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI
Fund Manager
Chirag Setalvad
AMFI Code
118989
Risk Level
Very High
NAV Records in DB
2,566 days
Quarterly Average AUM · Jan–Mar 2026
₹90.4K Cr
↑ Increased by 1.7% vs Oct–Dec 2025 · ₹88.9K Cr
Official quarterly average AUM from AMFI disclosure. Published every 3 months.
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✓ Suitable For
Suited for long-term investors with a 7 to 10 year horizon and moderate-to-high risk tolerance who want the most established active mid cap fund in India. A good satellite allocation (15 to 25% of equity portfolio) alongside a large cap core.
The fund's combination of Chirag Setalvad's 18+ year consistent management, India's largest mid cap AUM, a patient buy-and-hold approach and HDFC AMC's deep research capabilities make it the default first choice for many investors seeking mid cap exposure.
✗ Not Suitable For
Investors with short horizons under 5 years — mid cap funds can fall 40-50% in bear markets and require patience to recover. Those seeking quick returns or momentum-driven investing — Chirag Setalvad runs a low-churn, patient portfolio. Investors who cannot stomach significant short-term volatility — mid cap funds are inherently more volatile than large cap funds.
Who Runs This Fund

Fund Manager

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Chirag Setalvad
HDFC Mutual Fund · Managing since March 2007

Chirag Setalvad is Head of Equities at HDFC Mutual Fund and has been managing the HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund for over a decade — one of the longest continuous tenures on a mid cap scheme in India. He is known for a bottom-up, research-driven stock selection approach with a focus on businesses that can compound earnings over long periods. His patient, low-churn style has defined this fund's character.

For current co-manager details and full biography, refer to the latest HDFC Mutual Fund factsheet on AMFI or the AMC website.

What to Factor In

Things to Consider

Informational points to help you form your own view — not judgements or recommendations.

AMFI Code · Informational
AMFI Scheme Code: 118989
The official AMFI scheme code for HDFC Mid Cap FundOption Direct Growth is 118989. Use this when transacting on platforms or verifying data across databases.
Important Note
Points Worth Knowing
HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund is one of the largest mid cap funds by AUM in India. Very large AUM in the mid cap category can be a constraint — finding enough quality mid cap stocks to deploy capital without moving prices becomes harder as the fund grows. Monitor AUM growth relative to mid cap universe liquidity when making long-term investment decisions.
Investment Objective
As per Scheme Information Document
To provide long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in mid cap and small cap companies.
All Data Below — From RightAdvise Database
Category Comparison

Top 5 Mid Cap Funds Compared

Live data. Current fund highlighted. Click any fund name for full analysis.

FundNAVAAUM1Y Return 3Y CAGR 5Y CAGR Sharpe (3Y)
HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund ▲ ₹219.94 ₹90.4K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +5.5% +22.1% p.a. +20.7% p.a. 1.19
Nippon India Growth Fund ₹4,781.46 ₹40.7K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +7.3% +23.8% p.a. +21.6% p.a. 1.20
Kotak Emerging Equity Fund ₹162.15 ₹59.2K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +7.8% +21.1% p.a. +18.8% p.a. 1.05
Axis Midcap Fund ₹135.29 ₹30.8K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +5.1% +18.3% p.a. +15.8% p.a. 0.90
SBI Magnum Midcap Fund ₹261.72 ₹22.1K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +0.9% +14.3% p.a. +16.4% p.a. 0.66
Best value in each column shown in green. AAUM from latest AMFI quarterly filing. Returns calculated from daily NAV history.
Performance

Fund Returns

Calculated from 2,566 daily NAV records in RightAdvise DB. Last calculated: Jun 2026.

1M / 3M / 6M / 1Y — simple point-to-point return  ·  3Y / 5Y / 10Y — CAGR (compounded annual growth rate)

1 MonthPoint-to-point
+0.9%
3 MonthPoint-to-point
-0.2%
6 MonthPoint-to-point
-2.8%
1 YearPoint-to-point
+5.5%
3 YearCAGR
+22.1% p.a.
5 YearCAGR
+20.7% p.a.
10 YearCAGR
+18.7% p.a.
₹1 Lakh → 5YLump sum growth
₹251,018

Best & Worst Periods Ever

Based on all rolling windows in full NAV history. Dates show the start and end of each period.

Best 1Y WindowSimple return
+101.6%
Apr 2020 – Apr 2021
Worst 1Y WindowSimple return
-31.9%
Mar 2019 – Mar 2020
Best 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+42.0% p.a.
Mar 2020 – Apr 2023
Worst 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
-7.3% p.a.
Feb 2017 – Mar 2020

Calendar Year Returns

Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. Simple point-to-point — not CAGR.

2025
+7.5%
2024
+29.5%
2023
+45.5%
2022
+13.1%
2021
+40.9%
2020
+22.6%
2019
+0.9%
2018
-10.2%
2017
+43.1%
Consistency Analysis

Rolling Returns ℹ️ What is this?

Rolling returns show performance across every possible investment start date — not one cherry-picked number. Learn more →

1Y Rolling Avg
22.2%
Positive in 85% of windows
Best: 101.6% · Worst: -31.9%
3Y Rolling Avg
20.4% p.a.
Positive in 94% of windows
Best: 42.0% · Worst: -7.3%
5Y Rolling Avg
21.8% p.a.
Positive in 100% of windows
Best: 38.6% · Worst: 9.7%
1-Year Rolling Returns Each bar = 1Y return starting from that date
Risk Analysis

Maximum Drawdown ℹ️ What is this?

How much the fund fell from its peak NAV — what investors actually experience during crashes. Calculated from full NAV history.

Max Drawdown Ever
-39.5%
Jan 2018 → Mar 2020
Recovered: Nov 2020 (1yr)
Current from Peak
-3.3%
All-time Peak: ₹227.18
Peak date: Feb 2026

How the fund behaved in key crisis periods

Calculated from actual NAV data. "Pre-inception" means the fund didn't exist during that period.

2024–25 Tariff / Correction
-16.8%
Sep 27, 2024 – Apr 7, 2025
Recovered: Jun 2025 (5 mos)
COVID-19 Crash
-36.5%
Feb 19 – Mar 23, 2020
Recovered: Nov 2020 (11 mos)
2022 Rate Hike Cycle
-14.9%
Jan 17 – Jun 17, 2022
Recovered: Aug 2022 (3 mos)
2018 IL&FS Crisis
-17.7%
Aug 28 – Oct 26, 2018
Recovered: Nov 2020 (3yr)
Risk Metrics

Risk Ratios

Calculated from 3 years of daily NAV — industry standard. Risk-free rate: 6.5% p.a. Last updated: Jun 2026. What do these mean? →

Sharpe Ratio (3Y)
1.19
Return per unit of total risk. >1 is good. Learn more →
Sortino Ratio (3Y)
1.64
Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility. Learn more →
Std Deviation (3Y)
14.8%
Annualised monthly volatility. Lower = more consistent returns. Learn more →
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Want to see what HDFC Mid Cap FundOption is actually holding?

Our portfolio holdings page shows every stock the fund owns, sector allocation, and month-over-month changes — from official AMC disclosures.

Full current portfolio — all stocks, weights, sectors
New entries and exits over the last 3 months
Sector allocation and month-over-month changes
Updated monthly from official AMC disclosures
See Portfolio Holdings →
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What these numbers mean and how to use them
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Drawdown & Rolling Returns
Why these reveal more than any CAGR figure
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