HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF Direct Growth Plan currently has a NAV of ₹46.0464 as of 09 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹48 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 9.12%, 12.58% and 11.02% respectively, and the scheme carries a High Risk classification. In our view, it suits investors who can accept sharper swings in return for a hybrid structure that blends equity and debt exposures through underlying funds rather than a single direct equity basket.

The fund’s benchmark has been weaker over the same horizons, so the longer record is more constructive than the recent one. The current return pattern suggests a fund that has recovered over time, but not in a straight line, which makes it better suited to patient investors with a medium to long horizon.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹46.0464 as of 09 Sep 2026
AUM	₹48 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.1%
Launch Date	30 Apr 2014
Min SIP	₹1,000
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Hybrid
Exit Load	1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y
Fund Managers	Gautam Bhupal

The fund is managed by Gautam Bhupal.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	0.06%	-4.06%
3M	7.66%	1.37%
1Y	9.12%	-7.31%
3Y	12.58%	6.07%
5Y	11.02%	5.91%

The short-term picture is mixed, but it is not weak. Over one month the fund was close to flat, yet it still held up better than the benchmark, which was negative. Over three months the fund improved more clearly than the benchmark, showing a stronger rebound in the recent stretch.

Over one year, the fund stayed positive while the benchmark was negative. That gap matters because it suggests the strategy has handled difficult market phases better than the benchmark over the past year. The 1-year figure is lower than the 3-year and 5-year levels, so the recent phase has been less supportive than the fund’s longer record.

The 3-year and 5-year returns are both above the benchmark, and the 5-year number is reasonably steady around the 3-year outcome. Our read-through is that the fund has compounded at a moderate pace over time, but with enough movement along the way that the path has not been smooth. That is consistent with a hybrid structure that can move with equity markets while still using debt exposure to moderate the experience.

For investors, the important point is that this is not a low-volatility income product. The return pattern shows resilience versus the benchmark, but the month-to-month behaviour also shows that the fund can move around in the short run.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Should you BUY or HOLD HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF?

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The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF Direct Growth Plan	9.12%	12.58%	11.02%
Bank of India Aggressive Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan	15.71%	17.16%	14.99%
HSBC Multi Asset Active FOF Direct Growth Plan	15.45%	15.43%	12.38%
Quant Aggressive Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan	10.68%	12.75%	13.04%
Navi Aggressive Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan	9.83%	11.99%	11.51%
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF Direct Growth Plan	9.12%	12.58%	11.02%

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On a one-year basis, the fund trails the stronger recent peer numbers in this set, where several alternatives have delivered materially higher returns. That gap narrows over longer periods, because the fund’s 3-year and 5-year returns are closer to the middle of the group rather than the weaker end.

Our view is that the short-term comparison and the longer-term comparison tell different stories. Recent returns look less forceful than the better peer outcomes, but the multi-year record is still competitive enough to show that the strategy has not lost pace over the full cycle. That makes the fund more interesting for investors who care about steadier multi-year compounding than about chasing the strongest latest one-year figure.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
HSBC Large Cap Fund – Direct Growth	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	34.08%
HSBC Midcap Fund – Direct Growth	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	21.22%
HSBC Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	21.07%
HSBC Medium to Long Duration Fund – Direct Growth	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	9.94%
HSBC Corporate Bond Fund – Direct Growth	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	8.15%
HSBC Dynamic Bond Fund – Direct Growth	Domestic Mutual Funds Units	4.69%
TREPS	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	2.52%

The largest holding is HSBC Large Cap Fund – Direct Growth at 34.08%, which is large enough to be a meaningful driver of the portfolio’s movement. The next two positions, mid-cap and small-cap underlying funds, are also sizeable, so the equity side of the structure may have a strong influence on overall outcomes.

The weight then steps down fairly quickly after the top three names, with the bond-oriented sleeves and cash-equivalent position each taking much smaller shares. That pattern suggests the fund is not evenly spread across many similar-sized positions; instead, a few underlying funds are likely to matter more for results than the rest.

All seven disclosed holdings together account for 100% of the portfolio, so the visible structure is fully described here. Even so, the concentration within those disclosed positions means the mix can still be shaped materially by how the larger underlying funds behave.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk and want a hybrid strategy that can participate in equity upside while still using debt-oriented sleeves. The 1-year return is lower than the 3-year and 5-year figures, so the path has been uneven, and that makes patience important.

We think the better fit is someone with a medium to long horizon who can tolerate short-term swings and does not need the smoother profile of a low-risk allocation. The main trade-off is straightforward: the portfolio may offer better long-run participation than a conservative hybrid approach, but it can also deliver a bumpier ride, especially when equity markets are unsettled.

Tax and exit load

Holding period	Tax rate	Description
Units held less than 1 year	20%	Short-term capital gains tax
Units held more than 1 year	12.5%	Long-term capital gains tax

Exit load is 1% on or before 1Y, and nil after 1Y.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹46.0464 as of 09 Sep 2026.

What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?

The 1-year return is 9.12%, the 3-year return is 12.58% and the 5-year return is 11.02%.

How has the fund performed against Nifty 50?

It has outpaced Nifty 50 across the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown here. The benchmark returns are -7.31%, 6.07% and 5.91% respectively, which puts the fund ahead on each of those horizons.

How does it compare with peer funds on recent returns?

Its 1-year return is below the stronger peer numbers in this group, while its 3-year and 5-year returns are more balanced relative to the pack. That gives the fund a steadier multi-year profile than a standout recent surge.

What is the minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹1000.

What are the risk profile, main holdings and exit load?

The fund is in the High Risk category and is managed by Gautam Bhupal. Its largest disclosed holding is HSBC Large Cap Fund – Direct Growth at 34.08%, and the exit load is 1% on or before 1Y, with nil after 1Y.

Bottom line

HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF Direct Growth Plan shows a modest recent return profile, but its longer-term record is more reassuring and stays ahead of Nifty 50 across the periods shown here. Versus peers, the latest one-year figure is softer than the strongest names, while the longer-term numbers are more competitive. The portfolio is dominated by a few large underlying funds, so the structure can still be meaningfully shaped by the biggest positions. That combination makes it more suitable for patient investors who can handle High Risk and want hybrid exposure with a multi-year lens.

Published on 11 September 2026 at 1:38 PM IST

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Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.