HDFC Sensex ETF

About HDFC Sensex ETF Fund

HDFC Sensex ETF Fund as the name suggests aim to replicate S&P BSE Index and generate returns on the same lines. The scheme will hold securities in the same proportion as their constitution on the underlying Index. Not more than 5% of assets will be invested in debt securities and money market instruments.

Pros & Cons of HDFC Sensex ETF Fund

HDFC Sensex ETF Fund offers the following benefits:

1. The scheme is an easy way to replicate returns corresponding to the Sensex.
2. The fund enables investors to benefit from the upward movement of Sensex over a long-term timeframe.
3. However, the Assets Under Management with the fund are less than 500 crores.

Fund Information and Statistics of HDFC Sensex ETF

i) Inception / Launch date

The HDFC Sensex ETF Fund was offered on December 09, 2015, by HDFC Mutual Fund.

ii) Risk level

Your investments in this fund will be at moderately-high risk. Only investors with higher risk profile and invest period of more than 3 years should consider this fund.

iii) Redemption

The units can be redeemed on any business day at the NAV prices. Under normal circumstances, your fund house will dispatch the redemption proceeds within 10 business days.

iv) Fund Manager

The fund is managed by Mr Krishan Kumar Daga the inception of the fund. He is a B. Com (H) and has worked with Reliance Mutual Fund, JP Morgan Securities, HSBC Securities, etc.

v)Entry / Exit load

The fund house does not charge any entry load or exit load.

Tax benefits of investing in HDFC Sensex ETF

The Short-term capital gain tax of 15% is levied if sold before one year from the date of allotment. Long-term capital gains, in excess of Rs 1 Lakh, will be taxed at 10% without indexation if redeemed after one year.

About HDFC Mutual Fund

HDFC Mutual Fund is one of the most-trusted mutual fund houses in India and aims to deliver consistent returns across categories. The fund house strives to offer profitability to the investors without the accompanying anxiety about swinging markets. The fund house offers various products across asset and risk categories.