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HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

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159.880.44% (-0.71)
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Large-size Fund

Assets Under Mgmt: ₹ 41,890 Cr

Very High Risk

Principle investment will be at very high risk

Scorecard

Performance

Low

Hasn’t fared well - amongst the low performers in sub-category

Risk

High

Stay alerted, risk is higher vs others

Cost

High

Higher costs on pocket vs others

Composition

Avg

Average allocation strategy, nothing exciting

Red flags

Low

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Large-size Fund

Assets Under Mgmt: ₹ 41,890 Cr

Very High Risk

Principle investment will be at very high risk

HDFC Small Cap Fund Performance & Key Metrics

HDFC Small Cap Fund Performance & Key Metrics

Expense RatioExpense RatioNo LabelNo LabelNo LabelNo Label
0.7521.78-0.27
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1.5333.190.78

HDFC Small Cap Fund Scheme InfoHDFC Small Cap Fund Scheme Info

PlanPlanLock inLock inExit LoadExit Load
Growth0 yrs1.00%
1% on or before 1Y Nil after 1Y
SIP Inv.SIP Inv.Min. LumpsumMin. Lumpsum
Allowed₹ 100
Initial: ₹ 100 Incremental: ₹ 100
BenchmarkBenchmark
BSE 250 Small Cap - TRI

About Small Cap Fund

About Small Cap Fund

Small Cap funds invest in stocks of the companies ranking 251st onwards in terms of full market capitalization. They invest at least 65% of their assets in equity and equity related schemes of small cap companies. These funds are relatively more riskier than mid-cap and large-cap funds

HDFC Small Cap Fund Peers

HDFC Small Cap Fund Peers & Comparison

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EquitySmall Cap Fund
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Mutual Fund1Y Returns1Y Returns3Y CAGR3Y CAGRLife CAGRLife CAGR
HDFC Small Cap Fund-1.11%10.46%18.35%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund11.10%14.87%24.03%
SBI Small Cap Fund8.74%11.90%22.91%
Quant Small Cap Fund17.86%17.53%17.90%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Returns Comparison

Compare HDFC Small Cap Fund with any MF, ETF, stock or index
Compare HDFC Small Cap Fund with any MF, ETF, stock or index
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HDFC Small Cap Fund Portfolio

HDFC Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

HDFC Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

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Target

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Cash & EquivalentsEquity10.30%89.70%

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HDFC Small Cap Fund Sector Distribution

HDFC Small Cap Fund Sector Distribution

+27 moreLogisticsLabs & Life Sciences ServicesIT Services & ConsultingMiscellaneousAuto Parts51.79 %5.51 %8.63 %9.79 %10.25 %14.03 %

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HDFC Small Cap Fund Sector Weightage

HDFC Small Cap Fund Sector Weightage

Jun 25Sep 25Dec 25Mar 26Jun 26Aug 2610.77%12.32%12.76%13.12%14.00%14.03%
Auto Parts as a % of total holdings for last six quarters
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HDFC Small Cap Fund Current Holdings

HDFC Small Cap Fund Current Holdings

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AMC Profile of HDFC Small Cap Fund

AMC Profile of HDFC Small Cap Fund

HDFC Asset Management Company, investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, is one of the leading AMCs in the country. The company operates as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and Standard Life Investments (SLI).

HDFC Asset Management Company, investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, is one of the leading AMCs in the country. The company operates as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and Standard Life Investments (SLI).

  • No.of Schemes

    91

  • Total AUM

    ₹ 9,56,861.64 Cr.

HDFC Small Cap Fund Manager Details

HDFC Small Cap Fund Manager Details

HDFC Small Cap Fund Manager Profile

HDFC Small Cap Fund Manager Profile

Qualification

B.Sc in Business Administration

Past Experience

Mr.Chirag Setalvad has 16 years of experience of which 13 years in Fund Management and Equity Research and 3 years in investment banking. From March 2007 till date he is with HDFC AMC. He has also worked with New Vernon Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd., HDFC AMC, ING Barings N.V.

Funds Managed (6)
1Y Returns
9.12%
9.12%
3Y CAGR
17.07%
17.07%
Expense Ratio
0.74%
0.74%
1Y Returns
1.11%
1.11%
3Y CAGR
10.46%
10.46%
Expense Ratio
0.75%
0.75%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Manager Performance (0)

HDFC Small Cap Fund Manager Performance (0)

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HDFC Small Cap Fund Review & Opinions

HDFC Small Cap Fund Review & Opinions

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

  1. The current NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund is ₹159.88, as of 9th September 2026.

  2. The HDFC Small Cap Fund was launched on 1st January 2013. This mutual fund's past returns are as follows:
    • 1 Year Returns: -1.11%
    • 3 Year Returns: 10.46%
    • 5 Year Returns: 15.38%

  3. The top sectors HDFC Small Cap Fund has invested in are as follows:
    • Auto Parts | 14.03%
    • Miscellaneous | 10.25%
    • IT Services & Consulting | 9.79%
    • Labs & Life Sciences Services | 8.63%
    • Logistics | 5.51%
    This data is as on 9th September 2026.

  4. The top 5 holdings for HDFC Small Cap Fund are as follows:
    • TREPS - Tri-party Repo | 10.25%
    • Firstsource Solutions Ltd | 3.71%
    • Aster DM Quality Care Limited | 3.56%
    • Gabriel India Ltd | 3.25%
    • eClerx Services Limited | 3.09%
    This data is as on 9th September 2026.

  5. The asset allocation for HDFC Small Cap Fund is as follows:
    • Equity | 89.70%
    • Cash & Equivalents | 10.30%
    This data is as on 9th September 2026.

  6. The AUM (i.e. assets under management) of HDFC Small Cap Fund is ₹41890.86 Cr as of 9th September 2026.

  7. The expense ratio of HDFC Small Cap Fund Plan is 0.75 as of 9th September 2026.

  8. The alpha ratio for the HDFC Small Cap Fund is 1.76

    Alpha is the excess return of a fund compared to its expected return, based on its beta and the risk-free rate. Positive alpha indicates that the fund has outperformed its expected return, while negative alpha suggests underperformance.

  9. The volatility or standard deviation for the HDFC Small Cap Fund is 14.96

    Standard deviation measures the volatility or risk associated with the returns of a mutual fund. A higher standard deviation indicates higher volatility, suggesting that the returns of the mutual fund are more spread out from the average. On the other hand, a lower standard deviation implies lower volatility and a more stable performance.

  10. The Sharpe ratio for the HDFC Small Cap Fund is -0.27

    The Sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return that evaluates the performance of a mutual fund, by adjusting for its risk. Higher Sharpe ratio indicates a better risk-adjusted performance. A positive Sharpe ratio indicates that the MF has provided a return in excess of the risk-free rate for the amount of risk taken. Conversely, a negative Sharpe ratio suggests that the MF did not adequately compensate for the risk.

  11. The Sortino Ratio for the HDFC Small Cap Fund is -0.03

    The Sortino ratio of a mutual fund is a measure of its risk-adjusted return, considering only downside volatility. It helps investors evaluate how well a fund is performing relative to its downside risk. A higher Sortino ratio (value >1) means the fund generates better returns for the downside risk taken.

  12. The PE ratio of HDFC Small Cap Fund is 21.78, while category PE ratio is 33.19.