Two Medium to long duration funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund vs Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund NAV ₹67.35, 3Y CAGR 6.7%, expense ratio 0.80%; Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund NAV ₹91.09, 3Y CAGR 7.0%, expense ratio 0.74%; about 17% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund Direct Growth | Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Medium to long duration | Medium to long duration |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth |
| NAV | ₹67.35 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹91.09 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 3Y CAGR | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| 5Y CAGR | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.0% | 7.5% |
| Expense ratio | 0.80% | 0.74% |
| AUM | ₹805 cr | ₹1,758 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | CRISIL Medium to Long Duration Debt A-III Index | CRISIL Medium to Long Duration Debt A-III Index |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 32 | 40 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 51.1% | 68.6% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 17% 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 →Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund 5.7% a year vs Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund 6.1% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund costs less: HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund charges 0.80% a year and Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund 0.74% a year.
Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund is larger: HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund manages ₹805 cr and Kotak Medium to Long Term Fund ₹1,758 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 17% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Moderate" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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