DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Equity

DSP Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹197.39

▲1.3%1D

NAV as on 14 May 2025

21.58%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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12108 people have invested ₹ 6.5Cr in DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

DSP Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (14-May-25)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty Smallcap 250) over 1Y, but underperformed over 3Y, 5Y.

Period
This Fund
Nifty Smallcap 250
Category Avg
1 Month
7.9%
8.47%
6.96%
3 Months
7.91%
10.6%
5.03%
6 Months
-4.76%
-4.54%
-4.46%
1 Year
8.97%
4.72%
8.36%
3 Years
21.51%
24.62%
23.48%
5 Years
34.95%
35.91%
35.24%

DSP Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

17
/18
31% Performance
29% Risk Management
32% Cost

Ranked 17 out of 18 mutual funds in the small-cap category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
DSP Small Cap Fund
17/18
14,258Cr
0.81%
8.97%
21.51%
21.58%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
1/18
10,244Cr
0.39%
19.04%
33.43%
34.65%
Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
5/18
23,318Cr
0.57%
14.04%
23.33%
23.9%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
6/18
58,029Cr
0.74%
6.34%
28.83%
25.34%
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Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
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Does not beat the benchmark consistently
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Highly volatile within category
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Poor track record of protecting capital in bear phase

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DSP Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (13-May-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (13-May-25)

Equity 92.9%

Debt & Cash 7.1%

Small cap
88.4%
Mid cap
4.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 89.1% to 88.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 89.1% to 88.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 4.3% to 4.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 4.3% to 4.4%
Cash allocation has gone up from 6.6% to 7.1%
Cash allocation has gone up from 6.6% to 7.1%

DSP Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (13-May-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 92.9%

Debt & Cash 7.1%

Consumer Cyclical
33.6%
Basic Materials
21.7%
Industrial
18%
Health
9.2%
Consumer Defensive
7.8%
Financial Services
4.3%
Tech
4%
Communication
1.2%
Utilities
0.2%

Top 3 Sectors in April were Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials & Industrial

Apr'25

Consumer Cyclical

34%

Basic Materials

21%

Industrial

16%

Mar'25

Consumer Cyclical

35%

Basic Materials

21%

Industrial

15%

DSP Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-25)

Equity

Top Stocks bought last month
Max Financial Services Ltd's allocation increased from 0.75% to 1.37%
Max Financial Services Ltd's allocation increased from 0.75% to 1.37%
Swaraj Engines Ltd's allocation increased from 1.58% to 2.13%
Swaraj Engines Ltd's allocation increased from 1.58% to 2.13%
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd's allocation increased from 1.26% to 1.57%
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd's allocation increased from 1.26% to 1.57%
Top Stocks sold last month
Welspun Corp Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.61 % to 3.56 %
Welspun Corp Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.61 % to 3.56 %
Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 3.68 % to 3.55 %
Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 3.68 % to 3.55 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.42 % to 3.11 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.42 % to 3.11 %

DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.81%
Benchmark
S&P BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹14258 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
17.57%
STCGSelling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%.
LTCGAfter 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year.
Risk
Risk meter
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Very High Risk

About DSP Small Cap Fund

DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Resham Jain, Vinit Sambre. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has ₹14258 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.8.

Returns

DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 21.58% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 8.97%, 21.51% and 34.95% respectively.

Holdings

DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Industrial, Health, Consumer Defensive, Financial Services, Tech, Communication, Utilities. Its top holdings are Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares, Welspun Corp Ltd, eClerx Services Ltd, Dodla Dairy Ltd, Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd

Taxation

As it is a small-cap mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

The primary investment objective is to seek to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. From time to time, the fund manager will also seek participation in other equity and equity related securities to achieve optimal portfolio construction. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Resham Jain

Fund Manager of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 16 March 2018

Vinit Sambre

Fund Manager of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 21 June 2010

Learn more about DSP Mutual Fund
Parameters
Apr'25
Mar'25
Feb'25
AUM
₹ 14.3K Cr
₹ 14.3K Cr
₹ 15K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 14.3K Cr as of Apr'25
  • AUM decreased by 11.1 Cr between Apr'25 and Mar'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

What is the current NAV of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The current NAV of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is ₹197.39 as on 14-May-2025.

What are the average returns of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 14-May-2025.
DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
7.9%
7.9%
6 Month Returns
-4.76%
-4.76%
1 Year Returns
8.97%
8.97%
3 Years Returns
79.4%
21.51%

How do I invest in DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

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What is the expense ratio of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

0.81% as on April 2025

What is net assets under management (AUM) of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

₹14258 Cr as on April 2025

What are the top 5 holdings of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares(3.51%), Welspun Corp Ltd(3.14%), eClerx Services Ltd(2.82%), Dodla Dairy Ltd(2.73%), Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd(2.64%) as on April 2025

What are the top 3 sectors that this DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has invested in?

Consumer Cyclical(31.88%), Basic Materials(19.19%), Industrial(14.54%) as on April 2025

What is the alpha of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The alpha ratio for the DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Alpha 1 Year
Alpha 3 Years
Alpha 5 Years
DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
-0.29
-1.87
0.14
As on April 2025
The alpha for DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated against S&P BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR. Higher alpha indicates that this fund has generated extra returns compared to the benchmark index. An alpha of 1.0 means the fund has outperformed its benchmark index by 1%.

What is the beta of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth??

The Beta ratio for the DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Beta 1 Year
Beta 3 Years
Beta 5 Years
DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
0.94
0.89
0.92
As on April 2025
The Beta for DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated with S&P BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR. Beta tells the volatility of the mutual fund relative to its benchmark. If the beta of a mutual fund is more than 1, then the mutual fund is more volatile than its benchmark. If beta is less than 1, then the mutual fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

What is the sharpe ratio of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The sharpe ratio for the DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Sharpe Ratio 1 Year
Sharpe Ratio 3 Years
Sharpe Ratio 5 Years
DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
-0.15
0.54
1.31
As on April 2025
The sharpe ratio for DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated with S&P BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR. Sharpe ratio tells risk-adjusted-returns of the mutual fund. The higher a fund's Sharpe ratio, the better a fund's returns have been relative to the risk it has taken on.

What is the standard deviation of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The standard deviation for the DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Standard Deviation 1 Year
Standard Deviation 3 Years
Standard Deviation 5 Years
DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
22.84
18.51
18.72
As on April 2025
Standard deviation tells the volatility of the returns of the mutual fund. The higher a fund's Standard deviation, the higher the volatility of the fund's returns.

What is the Sortino ratio of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Sortino ratio is 0.84 as on April 2025. Sortino ratio tells the downside risk-adjusted-returns of the mutual fund.

Who is the manager of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Resham Jain, Vinit Sambre are the fund managers of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

What is the exit load of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The Exit load of DSP Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is 1%