HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF
This is the Regular plan of HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 75 of 152 FoF Domestic peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within FoF Domestic (same plan and option). 75 of the 152 FoF Domestic funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +10.43% · ranks 44 of 75 FoF Domestic funds
Volatility 11.4% vs 17.4% category avg
1.5% expense vs 0.7% category avg
97% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its FoF Domestic peers (11.4% vs 17.4%)
- Consistent — positive in 97% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the FoF Domestic average on 1M/3M/1Y — 1Y by 6.92pp
- 3-year return (+10.43%) trails the FoF Domestic average (+18.83%)
- 5-year return (+9.25%) trails the FoF Domestic average (+12.72%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.34 below the FoF Domestic average of 0.63
- High expense ratio (1.46%) vs the FoF Domestic average of 0.69%
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (FoF Domestic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -3.76% | -3.23% | -0.53% |
| 3M abs | -1.62% | -0.31% | -1.31% |
| 6M abs | +10.66% | +3.59% | +7.07% |
| 1Y CAGR | +4.41% | +11.33% | -6.92% |
| 3Y CAGR | +10.43% | +18.83% | -8.40% |
| 5Y CAGR | +9.25% | +12.72% | -3.47% |
Category average across peers in FoF Domestic (151 of 152 carry a figure for at least one period), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 152 peers in FoF Domestic
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +2.07% | -7.18% | +9.25% | |
| 2025 | +2.71% | +7.94% | -5.23% | |
| 2024 | +17.93% | +16.43% | +1.50% | |
| 2023 | +24.21% | +27.43% | -3.22% | |
| 2022 | -0.93% | +4.34% | -5.27% | |
| 2021 | +27.00% | +31.59% | -4.59% | |
| 2020 | +17.27% | +18.33% | -1.06% | |
| 2019 | +8.05% | +8.95% | -0.90% | |
| 2018 | -5.91% | -2.33% | -3.58% | |
| 2017 | +30.69% | +37.35% | -6.66% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as non-equityThis is a non-equity fund — a fund-of-funds, gold/silver, international or balanced-hybrid scheme. It isn't equity-oriented, but since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund either: gains held over 2 years get the 12.5% long-term rate; shorter holdings are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.
Added to your income at your slab rate
No indexation, no ₹1.25 L exemption
Sets the short-term (slab-rate) figure above.
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Other99.15%
- Cash & Equivalents0.85%
AMC Profile
HSBC Mutual Fund is the Indian arm of HSBC Asset Management and has operated here since 2002. It roughly tripled in size by acquiring L&T Mutual Fund in 2022 and merging the two line-ups.
Fund Managers
GBGautam BhupalManaging since 21 Oct 2015
Vice President & Fund Manager Equities
PGDBM, CA, CS, B.Com (Hons)
Over 21 years of experience in Research and Fund Management. HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Limited President & Fund Manager, from October 2015 to February 2022 Vice President – Investment Management, from June 2015 to October 2016. Fund Manager for PMS Portfolios from July 2008 to June 2015 UTI Asset Management Company Equity Research Analyst from May 2004 to June 2008.
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF is ₹41.68 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF delivered?
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF has returned +4.41% over 1 year, +10.43% per year over 3 years, +9.25% per year over 5 years and +12.17% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF?
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF charges an expense ratio of 1.46% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF?
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF's largest holdings are HSBC Large Cap Fund - Direct Growth (34.1%), HSBC Midcap Fund - Direct Growth (21.2%), HSBC Small Cap Fund - Direct Growth (21.1%), HSBC Medium To Long Duration Fund - Direct Growth (9.9%) and HSBC Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Growth (8.2%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF?
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 11.4% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -31.1%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.34 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF's 0.34 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF?
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF is benchmarked against the CRISIL Hybrid 35+65-Aggressive Index - TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF?
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF is managed by Gautam Bhupal at HSBC.
How is HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF taxed?
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF is a non-equity fund (a fund-of-funds, gold, international or balanced-hybrid scheme). Since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund: gains on units held more than 2 years are long-term, taxed at 12.5% (no indexation, no ₹1.25 lakh exemption); units held 2 years or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.