HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION is one of the lower-rated funds in its category with a BullWiser Honest Score of 4.4/10 — below the Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic category median of 5.2/10 across 255 funds. Its 3-year CAGR of 2.2% underperforms the Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic category average of 11.4% by -9.2 percentage points. As a Direct plan, HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION eliminates the distributor commission built into Regular plans, maximising the net return to the investor.
Fund Details
Fund Name
HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION
Plan Type
Direct · Growth
Expense Ratio
--
Verdict
❌ Poor
1Y Return
6.8%
3Y CAGR
2.2%
vs Category Average — Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic
3Y CAGR
This fund-9.2% vs category avg
Expense Ratio (lower is better)
TER data not available
Honest Score
This fund-0.8 vs category avg
Category: Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic · 255 Direct-plan funds compared · 1% are High Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BullWiser Honest Score of HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION?
HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION has a BullWiser Honest Score of 4.4/10 (POOR QUALITY).
The score rates the fund across four pillars: returns quality, expense ratio, risk-adjusted performance (Sharpe ratio & max drawdown), and overall fund quality (AUM, age, consistency).
What is the expense ratio of HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION?
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION Direct Plan is --.
Choosing the Direct plan saves you the distributor commission baked into Regular plans — typically 0.5–1% per year — which compounds significantly over time.
What are the returns of HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION?
HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION has delivered 6.8% 1-year returns and
2.2% 3-year CAGR. For a full NAV history and comparison with category peers,
use BullWiser's MF Analyser.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Is HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION a good investment?
BullWiser rates HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION as POOR QUALITY (Honest Score 4.4/10).
Always match a fund to your own risk profile and investment horizon.
Use the MF Analyser to compare it with peers in the Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic category.
How does Direct Plan differ from Regular Plan for HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION?
The Direct plan of HDFC INNOVATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH OPTION has a lower expense ratio than the Regular plan because no distributor commission is paid.
On a ₹10 lakh investment over 20 years, even a 0.5% lower TER can save ₹5–10 lakh in compounded wealth.
BullWiser always recommends Direct plans for cost-conscious investors.
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