HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option is an average performer in its category with a BullWiser Honest Score of 6.0/10 — above the Other Scheme - Index Funds category median of 5.2/10 across 344 funds. Its 3-year CAGR of 7.1% outperforms the Other Scheme - Index Funds category average of 6.7% by +0.4 percentage points. As a Direct plan, HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option eliminates the distributor commission built into Regular plans, maximising the net return to the investor.
Fund Details
Fund Name
HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option
Category
Plan Type
Direct · Growth
Expense Ratio
--
Verdict
🟡 Average
1Y Return
5.7%
3Y CAGR
7.1%
vs Category Average — Other Scheme - Index Funds
3Y CAGR
This fund+0.4% vs category avg
Expense Ratio (lower is better)
TER data not available
Honest Score
This fund+0.8 vs category avg
Category: Other Scheme - Index Funds · 344 Direct-plan funds compared · 2% are High Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BullWiser Honest Score of HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option?
HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option has a BullWiser Honest Score of 6.0/10 (AVERAGE).
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 Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option?
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund 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 Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option?
HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option has delivered 5.7% 1-year returns and
7.1% 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 Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option a good investment?
BullWiser rates HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option as AVERAGE (Honest Score 6.0/10).
Always match a fund to your own risk profile and investment horizon.
Use the MF Analyser to compare it with peers in the Other Scheme - Index Funds category.
How does Direct Plan differ from Regular Plan for HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Option?
The Direct plan of HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund 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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