Two Conservative hybrid funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund vs HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund NAV ₹70.06, 3Y CAGR 8.9%, expense ratio 1.80%; HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund NAV ₹90.61, 3Y CAGR 7.7%, expense ratio 1.18%; about 7% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund Direct Growth | HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Conservative hybrid | Conservative hybrid |
| Fund house | Nippon India Mutual Fund | HDFC Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹70.06 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹90.61 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.4% | 2.4% |
| 3Y CAGR | 8.9% | 7.7% |
| 5Y CAGR | 8.2% | 7.7% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.6% | 9.3% |
| Expense ratio | 1.80% | 1.18% |
| AUM | ₹986 cr | ₹3,129 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | High | Moderately High |
| Benchmark | CRISIL Hybrid 85+15 - Conservative Index | Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 15:85 Conservative Index |
| Exit load | Entry Load; NA. 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… | — |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 86 | 111 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 36.3% | 23.2% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 7% 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 Conservative Hybrid Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund 8.2% a year vs HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund 7.7% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund costs less: Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund charges 1.80% a year and HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund 1.18% a year.
HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund is larger: Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund manages ₹986 cr and HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund ₹3,129 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 7% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund is rated "High" and HDFC Conservative Hybrid Fund "Moderately High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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