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Union Children's Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option

Union Mutual FundChildren's FundsDirect · GrowthRiskometer: Very High Risk
NAV · 15 Oct 2026₹12.7200▲ 0.08% (1 day)
Fund size (AUM) ₹91 Cr
Expense ratio 1.48%
1Y return-1.85%
3Y return (CAGR)—
5Y return (CAGR)—
Since launch (CAGR)+9.03%
Category rank (3Y) —
Volatility (3Y) 14.68%
Sharpe ratio (3Y) —
Beta (3Y) —
52-week range₹11.3900 – ₹13.5700
Min. SIP / lump sum₹500 / ₹1,000
Launched19 Dec 2023
Lock-in0 years
Portfolio turnover 41%
Max drawdown -17.4%

Performance chart

Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.

Quick take

  • Over 1 year it returned -1.9%.
  • Volatility over 3 years was 14.7% a year.
  • Its biggest fall from a peak was 17.4% (23 Sep 2024 to 3 Mar 2025).
  • Expense ratio 1.48%, fund size ₹91 crore.

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Returns vs benchmark and category

Returns (%)1W1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y7Y10YSince launch
This fund+1.60%-1.70%-4.14%+2.09%-2.53%-1.85%+0.28%————+9.03%

Point-to-point NAV returns as on 15 Oct 2026; over 1 year, yearly compounded (CAGR). Category: Direct Growth plans in Children's Funds. Q1 = top quarter by return over that period.

Calendar-year returns

Year2026 YTD20252024
This fund-2.53%+6.53%+21.29%

January to December each year; the current year is to date.

Risk and consistency

Risk measure3 years5 years
Volatility (standard deviation) ?14.68%14.68%
Sharpe ratio ?——
Sortino ratio ?——
Maximum drawdown-17.40%-17.40%

Every 3- and 5-year period since launch, checked weekly. It shows how consistent returns were, whenever someone invested.

SIP returns: ₹10,000 every month

SIP forInvestedValue todayGainXIRR
1Y₹1,20,000₹1,19,016₹-984-1.51%

A ₹10,000 instalment on the same date every month, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR is the yearly return on those dated instalments. Try the SIP calculator.

Compare with all Children's Funds (13)

Scheme (Direct plans, Growth)NAV1M6M1Y3Y5Y
ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE BAL BHAVISHYA YOJNA - Direct Plan - GROWTHAditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund₹22.6900—————
Axis Children's Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionAxis Mutual Fund₹29.2969—————
Axis Children's Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionAxis Mutual Fund₹29.8572—————
Baroda BNP Paribas Children's Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionBaroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund₹11.0141—————
HDFC Children's Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionHDFC Mutual Fund₹317.6420—————
ICICI Prudential Children's Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthICICI Prudential Mutual Fund₹351.2400—————
LIC MF Children's Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthLIC Mutual Fund₹37.1119—————
SBI Children's Fund - Investment Plan - Direct Plan - GrowthSBI Mutual Fund₹53.0614—————
SBI CHILDREN'S FUND - SAVINGS PLAN - Direct Plan - GrowthSBI Mutual Fund₹130.5838—————
Tata Childrens Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionTata Mutual Fund₹60.0811—————
Union Children's Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionUnion Mutual Fund₹12.7200—————
UTI Children's Equity Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthUTI Mutual Fund₹87.0938—————
UTI Children's Hybrid Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthUTI Mutual Fund₹40.6518—————

Sorted by 3-year return; tap a heading to sort. Sorting by past returns is a way to explore data, not a ranking of which fund to choose. 3Y and 5Y are yearly (CAGR).

Scheme details

Investment objective
The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a mix of securities comprising of equity, equity related securities and debt instruments as per the asset allocation pattern of the Scheme with a view to provide investment solution to investors. However, there is no assurance that the Investment Objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Fund managers
Parijat Agrawal, Vinod Malviya, Gaurav Chopra
Fund house
Union Mutual Fund
Category
Children's Funds · Solution oriented
Plan / option
Direct · Growth
AMFI scheme code
152219
ISIN
INF582M01JK3
Scheme documents
SID, KIM and factsheets (fund house website) · exit load and full portfolio are in these documents.

About Children's Funds

Children's Funds are meant for a child's goals, with a lock-in of 5 years or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier.

Generally used by saving for a child's education or other goals.

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Questions about this scheme

What is the NAV of Union Children's Fund today?
The latest NAV of Union Children's Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option is ₹12.7200 as on 15 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI. NAVs are updated every business day evening.
What returns has Union Children's Fund given?
As on 15 Oct 2026: 1 year -1.85%. Past returns may or may not be sustained in future.
What is the expense ratio of Union Children's Fund?
The expense ratio of the Direct plan is 1.48% (as of Aug 2026). It is already deducted in the NAV.
How risky is this fund?
Its riskometer level is Very High Risk. Over 3 years its volatility was 14.7% a year and its biggest fall from a peak was 17.4%. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
What is the difference between Direct and Regular plans?
Both plans hold the same portfolio. A Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house and has a lower expense ratio. A Regular plan is bought through a distributor, who is paid a commission from the expense ratio, so its NAV grows slightly slower.
What are Children's Funds?
Children's Funds are meant for a child's goals, with a lock-in of 5 years or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier.
Important. NAVs are from AMFI and mfapi.in; benchmark closes from Yahoo Finance; expense ratio, fund size and managers from published scheme data (Kuvera). Figures may be delayed; confirm with the fund house before transacting. Ranks and quartiles are positions by past return and are not a rating or recommendation. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Plenitude Connect Private Limited is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-130934) and earns commission from fund houses on Regular plans (see Disclosures).
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