SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Equity

SBI Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of SBI 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.

₹185.52

▲2.9%1D

NAV as on 12 May 2025

24.17%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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60991 people have invested ₹ 17.6Cr in SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

SBI Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (12-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
4.6%
6.07%
6.11%
3 Months
4.18%
4.21%
3.84%
6 Months
-6.62%
-8.79%
-7.75%
1 Year
5.54%
3.84%
7.34%
3 Years
20.2%
24.12%
23.57%
5 Years
31.8%
35.67%
35.55%

SBI Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

14
/18
24% Performance
50% Risk Management
46% Cost

Ranked 14 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
SBI Small Cap Fund
14/18
31,790Cr
0.72%
5.54%
20.2%
24.17%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
1/18
9,516Cr
0.5%
17.97%
33.1%
34.14%
Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
5/18
23,318Cr
0.57%
13.16%
22.92%
23.73%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
6/18
58,029Cr
0.74%
6.13%
28.49%
25.16%
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Larger AUM within category
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Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
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Has not generated consistent returns
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Underperforms benchmarks during bull run
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5Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category

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SBI Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (15-Apr-25)

Equity 79.7%

Debt & Cash 20.3%

Small cap
77%
Mid cap
1.8%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 3.2% to 2.3%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 3.2% to 2.3%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 79.6% to 76.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 79.6% to 76.4%
Cash allocation has gone up from 16.8% to 21.1%
Cash allocation has gone up from 16.8% to 21.1%
Debt allocation has gone down from 0.2% to 0%
Debt allocation has gone down from 0.2% to 0%

SBI Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Equity 79.7%

Debt & Cash 20.3%

Industrial
37.3%
Consumer Cyclical
24.2%
Financial Services
16.3%
Basic Materials
10.2%
Consumer Defensive
5.4%
Communication
2.4%
Health
2.2%
Real Estate
2%

Top 3 Sectors in March were Industrial, Consumer Cyclical & Financial Services

Mar'25

Industrial

32%

Consumer Cyclical

22%

Financial Services

16%

Feb'25

Industrial

31%

Consumer Cyclical

23%

Financial Services

20%

SBI Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-25)

Equity

Debt & Cash

Top Stocks bought last month
Sundaram Fasteners Ltd's allocation increased from 0.28% to 1.3%
Sundaram Fasteners Ltd's allocation increased from 0.28% to 1.3%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.89% to 2.56%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.89% to 2.56%
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp Ltd's allocation increased from 1.45% to 1.87%
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp Ltd's allocation increased from 1.45% to 1.87%
Top Stocks sold last month
SBFC Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.77 % to 2.56 %
SBFC Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.77 % to 2.56 %
CMS Info Systems Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.41 % to 2.25 %
CMS Info Systems Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.41 % to 2.25 %
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.27 % to 2.23 %
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.27 % to 2.23 %

SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.72%
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹31790 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP--/₹500
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
11.87%
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 SBI Small Cap Fund

Launched on September 9, 2009, the SBI Small Cap Fund is a small-cap mutual fund. This fund is required by SEBI to invest at least 65% of its assets in small-cap companies. They follow BSE Small Cap 250 TRI as their benchmark index, which means its performance is compared against the broader small-cap market represented by this index.

 

The fund maintains a strong focus on sectors such as Financials, Consumer Goods, FMCG, and Consumer Durables. Backed by in-depth analytical research across a wide range of stocks and sectors, the fund strives to outperform its benchmark. It also places significant emphasis on risk management, ensuring that every investment strategy is carefully evaluated before execution.

Currently, the fund's portfolio comprises 77.0% small-cap stocks, 0.00% large-cap stocks, and 1.77% mid-cap stocks.

With an AUM of ₹31790.0 crores, SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth generated a return of 5.5% in 1 year, 20.2% in 3 years, 31.8% in 5 years. while its benchmark index (Nifty Smallcap 250) generated 3.8% in 1 year, 24.1% in 3 years, and 35.7% in 5 years.

Fund Manager

R. Srinivasan

Fund Manager of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 16 November 2013

Learn more about SBI Mutual Fund
Parameters
Mar'25
Feb'25
Jan'25
AUM
₹ 30.8K Cr
₹ 28.5K Cr
₹ 31.2K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 30.8K Cr as of Mar'25
  • AUM increased by 2.4K Cr between Mar'25 and Feb'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

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

The current NAV of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is ₹185.52 as on 12-May-2025.

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

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 12-May-2025.
SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
4.6%
4.6%
6 Month Returns
-6.62%
-6.62%
1 Year Returns
5.54%
5.54%
3 Years Returns
73.66%
20.2%

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

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

0.72% as on April 2025

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

₹31790 Cr as on April 2025

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

SBFC Finance Ltd(2.87%), DOMS Industries Ltd(2.85%), Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd(2.55%), Chalet Hotels Ltd(2.42%), Kalpataru Projects International Ltd(2.42%) as on April 2025

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

Industrial(24.53%), Consumer Cyclical(18.23%), Financial Services(12.88%) as on April 2025

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

The alpha ratio for the SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Alpha 1 Year
Alpha 3 Years
Alpha 5 Years
SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
-2.22
0.04
1.77
As on April 2025
The alpha for SBI 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 SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth??

The Beta ratio for the SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Beta 1 Year
Beta 3 Years
Beta 5 Years
SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
0.79
0.72
0.77
As on April 2025
The Beta for SBI 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 SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The sharpe ratio for the SBI 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
SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
-0.25
0.64
1.38
As on April 2025
The sharpe ratio for SBI 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 SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The standard deviation for the SBI 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
SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
18.96
15.18
15.99
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 SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Sortino ratio is 1 as on April 2025. Sortino ratio tells the downside risk-adjusted-returns of the mutual fund.

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

R. Srinivasan is the fund manager of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

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

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