Two Multi cap funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Nippon India Multi Cap Fund vs HDFC Multi Cap Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: Nippon India Multi Cap Fund NAV ₹331.00, 3Y CAGR 13.5%, expense ratio 0.89%; HDFC Multi Cap Fund NAV ₹19.77, 3Y CAGR 11.7%, expense ratio 0.96%; about 36% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Nippon India Multi Cap Fund Direct Growth | HDFC Multi Cap Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Multi cap | Multi cap |
| Fund house | Nippon India Mutual Fund | HDFC Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹331.00 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹19.77 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | −0.1% | −2.1% |
| 3Y CAGR | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 5Y CAGR | 15.0% | — |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 15.5% | 14.8% |
| Expense ratio | 0.89% | 0.96% |
| AUM | ₹53,767 cr | ₹20,151 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return Index | NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return Index |
| Exit load | 10% of the units allotted shall be redeemed without any exit load, on or before completion of 12 months from the date of allotment of units. Any redemption in excess of such limit in the first 12 months from the date of allotment shall be subject to the following exit load, Redemption of units would be done on First… | • In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/ switched-out within 1 year from the date of allotment. • No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment. • No Entry / Exit Load shall be levied on bonus units… |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 120 | 121 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 28.4% | 24.2% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 36% by weight, from the latest disclosed holdings | |
Returns are point-to-point for each plan, after its expense ratio; periods over one year are CAGR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Open in the compare tool: growth charts, SIP outcomes and shared holdings →Nippon India Multi Cap Fund has the higher 3-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): Nippon India Multi Cap Fund 13.5% a year vs HDFC Multi Cap Fund 11.7% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Nippon India Multi Cap Fund costs less: Nippon India Multi Cap Fund charges 0.89% a year and HDFC Multi Cap Fund 0.96% a year.
Nippon India Multi Cap Fund is larger: Nippon India Multi Cap Fund manages ₹53,767 cr and HDFC Multi Cap Fund ₹20,151 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 36% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Very High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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