HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Equity

HDFC Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of HDFC 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.

₹144.82

▲1.2%1D

NAV as on 13 May 2025

19.56%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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71381 people have invested ₹ 21.9Cr in HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

HDFC Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (13-May-25)

The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Nifty Smallcap 250) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
This Fund
Nifty Smallcap 250
Category Avg
1 Month
8.18%
6.96%
6.96%
3 Months
4.79%
5.45%
5.03%
6 Months
-4.38%
-5.13%
-4.46%
1 Year
7.3%
5.08%
8.36%
3 Years
26.64%
24.04%
23.48%
5 Years
36.72%
35.28%
35.24%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

11
/18
43% Performance
50% Risk Management
14% Cost

Ranked 11 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
HDFC Small Cap Fund
11/18
30,223Cr
0.93%
7.3%
26.64%
19.56%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
1/18
9,516Cr
0.5%
18.77%
32.81%
34.31%
Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
5/18
23,318Cr
0.57%
14.02%
22.89%
23.79%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
6/18
58,029Cr
0.74%
6.73%
28.31%
25.22%
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HDFC Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (15-Apr-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (15-Apr-25)

Equity 92.4%

Debt & Cash 7.6%

Small cap
79.7%
Mid cap
8.3%
Large cap
4.5%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 8.6% to 8.5%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 8.6% to 8.5%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 4% to 4.3%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 4% to 4.3%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 80% to 80.3%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 80% to 80.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 7.4% to 6.9%
Cash allocation has gone down from 7.4% to 6.9%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (15-Apr-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 92.4%

Debt & Cash 7.6%

Industrial
29.7%
Consumer Cyclical
20.7%
Tech
14.4%
Health
11.5%
Financial Services
10.1%
Basic Materials
7.6%
Communication
3.2%
Consumer Defensive
2.4%
Utilities
0.5%

Top 3 Sectors in March were Industrial, Consumer Cyclical & Tech

Mar'25

Industrial

25%

Consumer Cyclical

19%

Tech

15%

Feb'25

Industrial

24%

Consumer Cyclical

20%

Tech

17%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-25)

Equity

Top Stocks bought last month
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.63% to 2.42%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.63% to 2.42%
Power Mech Projects Ltd's allocation increased from 1.58% to 2.22%
Power Mech Projects Ltd's allocation increased from 1.58% to 2.22%
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 3.49% to 3.89%
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 3.49% to 3.89%
Top Stocks sold last month
Firstsource Solutions Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.75 % to 6.11 %
Firstsource Solutions Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.75 % to 6.11 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.77 % to 3.45 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.77 % to 3.45 %
Sonata Software Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.16 % to 1.99 %
Sonata Software Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.16 % to 1.99 %

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.93%
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹30223 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
10.09%
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
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Small Cap Fund

HDFC Small Cap Fund is a small-cap mutual fund. As per SEBI’s classification, small-cap funds are required to invest at least 65% of their assets in small-cap companies, those ranked 251st and below by market capitalization.

 

The fund uses the BSE 250 Small Cap TRI as its benchmark, which helps measure its performance against a broad universe of similar small-cap stocks. The fund has a strong presence in sectors like Healthcare, Technology, Financials, Automobiles, and Infrastructure.

 

India offers a wide and fast-growing base of small-cap companies, which the fund house believes can deliver strong long-term returns. HDFC Small Cap Mutual Fund focuses on selecting fundamentally sound businesses with reasonable valuations, aiming to generate alpha while managing risk effectively.


Currently, the fund's portfolio comprises 79.7% small-cap stocks, 4.49% large-cap stocks, and 8.27% mid-cap stocks.

With an AUM of ₹30223.0 crores, HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth generated a return of 7.3% in 1 year, 26.6% in 3 years, 36.7% in 5 years. while its benchmark index (Nifty Smallcap 250) generated 5.1% in 1 year, 24.0% in 3 years, and 35.3% in 5 years.

Fund Manager

Chirag Setalvad

Fund Manager of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 28 June 2014

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Mar'25
Feb'25
Jan'25
AUM
₹ 30.2K Cr
₹ 28.1K Cr
₹ 31.2K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 30.2K Cr as of Mar'25
  • AUM increased by 2.1K Cr between Mar'25 and Feb'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

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

The current NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is ₹144.82 as on 13-May-2025.

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

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 13-May-2025.
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
8.18%
8.18%
6 Month Returns
-4.38%
-4.38%
1 Year Returns
7.3%
7.3%
3 Years Returns
103.09%
26.64%

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

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

0.93% as on April 2025

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

₹30223 Cr as on April 2025

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

Firstsource Solutions Ltd(6%), Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares(3.99%), Bank of Baroda(3.79%), eClerx Services Ltd(3.07%), Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs(2.77%) as on April 2025

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

Industrial(22.59%), Consumer Cyclical(17.44%), Financial Services(14.26%) as on April 2025

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

The alpha ratio for the HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Alpha 1 Year
Alpha 3 Years
Alpha 5 Years
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
-4.04
3.12
2.68
As on April 2025
The alpha for HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated against 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 HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth??

The Beta ratio for the HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Beta 1 Year
Beta 3 Years
Beta 5 Years
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
0.78
0.79
0.89
As on April 2025
The Beta for HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated with 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 HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The sharpe ratio for the HDFC 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
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
-0.35
0.83
1.44
As on April 2025
The sharpe ratio for HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated with 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 HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The standard deviation for the HDFC 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
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
18.9
16.49
18.37
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 HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Sortino ratio is 1.34 as on April 2025. Sortino ratio tells the downside risk-adjusted-returns of the mutual fund.

What is the information ratio of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Information ratio is 0.21 as on April 2025. It tells the consistency of the fund in generating superior risk-adjusted performance

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

Chirag Setalvad is the fund manager of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

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

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