EquitySmall CapVery High Risk

HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan

HDFC Asset Management Company Limited · Direct Plan · Growth

…annualised since inception₹151.93NAV · 21 Oct 2026

Fund overview

AUM
₹40,801 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.79%
Launch Date
01-Jan-13
Benchmark
BSE 250 Small Cap Index
Min. SIP
₹100
Min. Lumpsum
₹100
CAGR (Inception)
17.8%
Risk Level
Very High
Exit Load

1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y

Returns & rankings

PeriodFund ReturnsCategory Avg.RankVS Category
…

Green = fund outperformed the category average for that period; red = underperformed. Periods under 1 year always show absolute (non-annualised) returns. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

Return calculator

One-time investment

₹1,000

Over the pastTotal investmentWould've becomeReturns
1 Year₹1,000₹1,178+178
3 Years₹1,000₹1,633+633
5 Years₹1,000₹2,264+1,264

Calculated using the fund's annualised return since inception (17.8% p.a.) as period-wise historical returns aren't available in the current feed. Actual returns fluctuate and are not guaranteed. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.

Holdings

85 securities

Top 10 holdings make up 31.6% of the portfolio.

SecuritySectorMarket CapWeight
TREPS - Tri-party RepoCash/Deposits/Margins/Treps/Repo/Swaps—10.03%
Firstsource Solutions LtdCommercial Services & SuppliesSmall Cap3.68%
Aster Dm Healthcare LtdHealthcare ServicesMid Cap3.37%
Gabriel India LtdAuto ComponentsSmall Cap3.09%
eClerx Services LtdCommercial Services & SuppliesSmall Cap2.92%
Bank Of BarodaBanksLarge Cap2.65%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences LtdHealthcare ServicesSmall Cap2.04%
Apar Industries LtdElectrical EquipmentMid Cap1.92%
Indian BankBanksLarge Cap1.91%
Pearl Global Industries LtdTextiles & ApparelsSmall Cap1.90%

Portfolio Allocation

Equity / Debt / Cash

Equity
90.1%
Cash
9.9%

Total Value

₹40,801 Cr

Market Cap Split

Large Cap
7.2%
Mid Cap
10.2%
Small Cap
82.6%

Total Value

100%

Equity sector allocation

Auto Components
12.68%
Banks
9.77%
Commercial Services & Supplies
9.27%
Healthcare Services
9.15%
Transport Services
6.03%
Consumer Durables
4.87%
Industrial Products
4.80%
Construction
4.54%
Retailing
4.29%
Textiles & Apparels
3.46%
Electrical Equipment
3.28%
IT - Software
3.10%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
2.83%
Industrial Manufacturing
2.82%
Financial Services
2.75%
Fertilizers & Agrochemicals
2.44%
Personal Products
2.40%
Media, Entertainment & Publication
2.16%
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
1.90%
Leisure Services
1.80%
Ferrous Metals
1.79%
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
1.38%
Capital Markets
1.12%
Other Utilities
0.53%
Transport Infrastructure
0.40%
Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles
0.22%
Beverages
0.22%

Total Value

₹36,747 Cr

Exit load, stamp duty & tax

Exit Load History

01-Jan-13

1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y

Stamp Duty

0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)

Tax Implication

Taxation depends on the fund category and holding period. Consult the scheme document or a tax advisor for details.

Risk & Performance Ratios (1Y)

Standard Deviation10.73%
Beta0.72
Sharpe Ratio4.51
Sortino Ratio-0.14
Treynor Ratio0.67
Jensen's Alpha9.37
Information Ratio-0.13
R-Squared87.73%
Max Drawdown-2.08%
Upside Capture82.22%
Downside Capture19.64%

Fund management

C
Chirag Setalvad
Lead Fund Manager

Scheme Details

ISININF179KA1RW5
Exit Load1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y
Age13 years 9 months

Investment objective

To Provide Long-Term Capital Appreciation /Income By Investing Predominantly In Small-Cap Companies. There Is No Assurance That The Investment Objective Of The Scheme Will Be Realized.

Fund house

HDFC Asset Management Company Limited

Total AUM (this fund)
₹40,801 Cr
AMC Code
AMC12
Scheme Code
130503
ISIN (Growth/Payout)
INF179KA1RW5
Scheme Documents
View on AMC website

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is ₹151.93 as of 21 Oct 2026. NAV is updated at the end of every trading day.

How much expense ratio is charged by HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The expense ratio charged by HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is 0.79%.

What is the Min. SIP of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The minimum SIP investment in HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is ₹100 per month.

What is the Min. Lumpsum of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The minimum lumpsum investment in HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is ₹100.

What is the Exit Load of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The exit load for HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is: 1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y

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