Two Gilt funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Gilt Fund vs Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Gilt Fund NAV ₹60.32, 3Y CAGR 6.2%, expense ratio 0.46%; Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt NAV ₹29.79, 3Y CAGR 6.8%, expense ratio 0.11%; about 0% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Gilt Fund Direct Growth | Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Gilt | Gilt |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | Nippon India Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan |
| NAV | ₹60.32 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹29.79 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 3Y CAGR | 6.2% | 6.8% |
| 5Y CAGR | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Expense ratio | 0.46% | 0.11% |
| AUM | ₹1,791 cr | ₹2,326 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | Nifty All Duration G-Sec Index | — |
| Exit load | — | Enty & Exit Load: Not Applicable |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | — |
| Holdings | 29 | 5 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 82.8% | 97.3% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 0% 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 ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Gilt Fund 5.3% a year vs Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt 5.5% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt costs less: HDFC Gilt Fund charges 0.46% a year and Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt 0.11% a year.
Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt is larger: HDFC Gilt Fund manages ₹1,791 cr and Nippon India ETF Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Long Term Gilt ₹2,326 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 0% 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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