HSBC Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

HSBC Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan has a current NAV of ₹33.3737 as of 17 Sep 2026 and manages ₹121 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 3.71%, 6.63% and 5.71%, and the risk category is Medium Risk. In our view, the fund suits conservative to moderately cautious investors who want a debt-oriented option with a measured return pattern rather than a sharp performance profile.

Its benchmark-tracking behaviour has been steadier over longer stretches than over the recent one-year period, while the portfolio tilts heavily toward sovereign and high-quality credit exposures. That combination may appeal to investors who value a relatively controlled debt allocation and can accept that short-term outcomes may stay uneven.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹33.3737 as of 17 Sep 2026
AUM	₹121 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.24%
Launch Date	01 Jan 2013
Min SIP	₹1,000
Risk Category	Medium Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Debt
Exit Load	No exit load
Fund Managers	Mahesh Chhabria, Shriram Ramanathan

The fund is managed by Mahesh Chhabria and Shriram Ramanathan.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-0.69%	-3.66%
3M	0.60%	-3.71%
1Y	3.71%	-7.13%
3Y	6.63%	5.82%
5Y	5.71%	5.72%

Over the latest month, the fund was mildly negative, but the benchmark was weaker. That tells us the recent dip was comparatively contained, even if it was not a clean upward run.

The 3-month return is positive, and the 1-year figure stands well above the benchmark’s negative reading. Our view is that the fund has handled the shorter-end period better than the benchmark, even though the one-year path has not been especially strong in absolute terms for a debt scheme framed around dynamic term investing.

The longer view is more balanced. The 3-year return is higher than the benchmark, while the 5-year figure is almost identical to the benchmark. That suggests the fund has been able to add value over medium horizons, but the gap is small over the full five-year window. The time pattern also looks uneven rather than linear, so we would treat this as a fund with periodic swings in outcomes rather than a smooth compounding story.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Should you BUY or HOLD HSBC Dynamic Term?

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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 Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	3.71%	6.63%	5.71%
Bandhan Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	7.13%	7.58%	6.12%
Axis Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.40%	7.40%	6.14%
Kotak Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.33%	7.79%	6.58%
SBI Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.65%	7.42%	6.74%
Aditya Birla SL Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.64%	7.61%	7.18%

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.

On the latest one-year measure, the fund trails the peer set we reviewed, while several peers have delivered stronger recent numbers. The gap narrows over three years, where the fund is still below the better peer outcomes but remains in the same broad range. Over five years, it sits below all five peer return figures shown here, so the longer record looks softer than the better-compounding peer outcomes.

That difference between the short and long view matters. The one-year reading is not just weaker than peers; it is also weaker than what the medium-term picture would suggest. In our view, this tells a more cautious story about consistency than about a single weak quarter.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
6.36% GOI 16-Feb-2031	Government Securities	12.31%
Power Finance Corporation Limited**	Corporate Debt	8.89%
7.71% GOI 18-May-2066	Government Securities	8.51%
6.94% GOI 11-May-2036	Government Securities	8.42%
6.9% GOI 15-Apr-2065	Government Securities	7.31%
Sidbi**	Corporate Debt	5.93%
REC Limited**	Corporate Debt	5.73%
6.48% GOI 06Oct2035	Government Securities	4.43%
TREPS	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	4.37%
Bharti Telecom Limited**	Corporate Debt	4.28%

The largest holding is 6.36% GOI 16-Feb-2031 at 12.31%, which is a meaningful single position for a debt fund. The next few holdings remain sizeable, but the weights step down from there rather than staying clustered at the top, so the portfolio appears to lean on a handful of core exposures.

The tenth holding is still 4.28%, which shows that the portfolio does not collapse into a tiny number of dominant positions after the first few names. At the same time, the top 10 holdings together account for approximately 70.18% of assets, so the disclosed sleeve is still fairly concentrated and the remaining holdings are likely to matter more as a supporting tail than as the main driver.

Since 18 holdings are disclosed, the fund has a longer tail beyond the visible ten, but the combined weight of the larger positions suggests the top end may contribute most to return behaviour and interest-rate sensitivity. In our view, that structure is consistent with a debt portfolio that can benefit from selective positioning while still keeping broad exposure anchored in government securities and higher-quality credit.

To see all holdings, visit the HSBC Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan page

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund fits investors who are comfortable with Medium Risk and want a debt scheme with some variation in outcomes rather than a very smooth return path. The 3-year record is better than the 1-year reading, and the 5-year figure is close to the benchmark, so the fit is stronger for investors who can stay invested through changing rate environments.

The main trade-off is that the fund’s short-term behaviour can be uneven even when longer stretches are more stable. The portfolio is anchored in government securities and corporate debt, so it may suit investors who value credit quality and duration exposure, but who are prepared to accept that recent returns may lag stronger peer outcomes.

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: No exit load.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of HSBC Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹33.3737 as of 17 Sep 2026.

What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The 1-year return is 3.71%, the 3-year return is 6.63%, and the 5-year return is 5.71%.

How does the fund compare with its benchmark?
It is ahead of the benchmark over 1 year and 3 years, while the 5-year return is almost the same as the benchmark.

How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?
Its recent and long-term returns are below the peer figures shown here, especially on the 1-year and 5-year measures.

What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Mahesh Chhabria and Shriram Ramanathan. The exit load is nil, so there is no exit load on redemption.

Bottom line

HSBC Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan shows a mixed pattern: the longer record is steadier than the latest year, and the 5-year return is close to the benchmark rather than clearly ahead of it. Against the peer figures shown here, the fund’s recent and long-term outcomes are softer, so the case rests more on portfolio quality and debt positioning than on standout returns. The heavy tilt toward government securities and selected corporate debt may appeal to investors who want a measured debt allocation and can accept a less consistent short-term path.

Published on 18 September 2026 at 3:20 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.