HDFC Diversified Equity All Cap Active FOF: NFO Everything You Need to Know

• Sushil Bajaj |
• 8 September 2025 |

The HDFC Diversified Equity All Cap Active Fund of Fund (FOF) is the latest New Fund Offer (NFO) by HDFC Mutual Fund, open for subscription from 10th September 2025 to 24th September 2025. This fund is designed to provide investors with an opportunity to participate across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies through a diversified and actively managed portfolio.

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Quick Snapshot

Particulars	Details
Scheme Name	HDFC Diversified Equity All Cap Active FOF – Reg (G)
Category	Others – Fund of Funds (Equity)
Sub-Category	Fund of Funds – Equity
Scheme Type	Open-ended
Risk Level	Very High
Fund Manager	Srinivasan Ramamurthy
Exit Load	1.00%
Minimum Investment	₹100
Incremental Investment	₹100
Open Date	September 10, 2025
Close Date	September 24, 2025
NAV Calculation	Daily
Repurchase/Redemption	Available

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Why Invest in HDFC Diversified Equity All Cap Active FOF?

• Diversified Market Exposure
  The fund provides exposure to large-cap stability, mid-cap growth, and small-cap opportunities, balancing risk and return.
• Professional Fund Management
  Managed by HDFC Mutual Fund’s experienced investment team, it ensures active monitoring and selection of quality equity funds.
• Long-Term Wealth Creation Potential
  By investing across different market caps, investors can benefit from growth opportunities across market cycles.

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Investment Areas: Sectors & Companies

The fund is an indirect fund vehicle with exposure to a range of domestic equity-based schemes. Therefore, we would expect exposure to sectors indicated by:

• Large Caps – Banking, IT, FMCG, Energy (e.g., Reliance, Infosys, HDFC Bank).
• Mid Caps – Manufacturing, Auto Ancillaries, Pharma (e.g., Apollo Hospitals, Bharat Forge).
• Small Caps – New businesses in Technology, Retail, Green Energy.

The portfolio may also include:

• Debt and Money Market Instruments – Used to reduce volatility and keep funds liquid.
  
• Government Securities, T-Bills, Liquid & Overnight Schemes – For asset safety and short term purposes.

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Investment Strategy

The fund has a multi-cap allocation strategy that applies the following:

• Active Management: Depending on favourable market conditions, the speed and amount of movement across the total portfolio of underlying schemes could vary due to market conditions.
• Diversification: Investing in as many schemes as feasible, with a focus on large, mid, and small cap equity schemes.
• Liquidity Management: Allocating part of its funds in debt, liquid, and overnight funds to manage redemptions.
• Risk Management: Assessing credit quality, liquidity, and interest rate risk before allocating funds to debt securities.
  
  

Allocation Type	Indicative Allocation %	Description
Large Cap Funds	30–50%	Stability and steady growth
Mid Cap Funds	20–40%	Balanced risk and growth potential
Small Cap Funds	10–30%	High growth opportunities, higher volatility
Debt & Money Market	Up to 20%	Liquidity and stability

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Who Should Invest?

This fund is suitable for:

• Investors with a long-term horizon (5+ years).
• Those seeking diversification across all equity segments.
• Individuals with moderate to high risk appetite.
• Investors who prefer professional active management.

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🔗 How to Invest Online?

You can easily invest through our online investment platform.

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Q1. What is the NFO period for HDFC Diversified Equity All Cap Active FOF?
The NFO is open from 10th September 2025 to 24th September 2025.

Q2. Which type of investors should subscribe to this scheme?
Investors in search of diversified equity exposure without the arduous task of selecting a few funds to invest in, can structure their portfolio to go in this direction. This is a good long-term wealth generation investment for an investor with a moderate to high risk appetite.

Q3. What is the minimum investment amount?
The minimum investment amount is usually ₹1,000. This means that the scheme is accessible for all investor groups.

Q4. Is there a lock-in period?
No, this scheme is open for redemption. However, if it is redeemed within a longer time frame of less than a month, the exit load will be 1%.

Q5. How does the fund mitigate risks?
The scheme spreads the allocation among other market cap equities and across several sectors. It will have limited debt and liquid investments to moderate the risk profile of the overall portfolio.

Q6. Will this scheme replace my direct equity portfolio?
This scheme is not intended to replace your direct equity portfolio. It is designed to enhance a portfolio that directly invests in equity in view of diversifying through several equity schemes

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The HDFC Diversified Equity All Cap Active FOF NFO offers investors an opportunity to capture growth across large, mid, and small-cap companies. With the backing of HDFC Mutual Fund’s expertise, this fund can be a valuable addition to a long-term portfolio.