HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth

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3 Months Returns : -6.97%
NAV: ₹153.39 as on Thu Nov 05, 2026
Fund NAV

Fund Overview of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth

  • ₹40,800.8 Cr
    AUM
  • ₹153.39
    NAV
  • 0.80%
    Expense Ratio
  • Equity
    Fund Category
As on Thu Nov 05, 2026
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HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth Return Comparison

Tenure Absolute(%) Annualised(%) Category Average(%)
3 Months -6.97% NA 4.26%
6 Months 0.63% NA 15.51%
1 Year -6.68% -6.68% -3.42%
2 Years -3.18% -1.60% 21.59%
3 Years 31.80% 9.64% 23.39%
5 Years 86.82% 13.31% 30.03%
7 Years 262.52% 20.20% NA
10 Years 392.64% 17.29% 17.69%
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Asset Allocation of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth

equities

89.64%

other assets or cash equivalents

10.36%
Large Cap: 7.21%
Mid Cap: 10.20%
Small Cap: 82.59%
Other: 0.00%
Top Holdings
Repo
10.25%
Repo
10.25%
Repo
10.25%
Repo
10.25%
Repo
10.25%
 
Top Sectors
Unspecified
202.45%
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About Fund

About HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is one Equity mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on 01 Jan 2013, the fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation / income. investment predominantly in Small-Cap companies. It manages assets worth ₹40,800.8 crore as on Wed Sep 30, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 0.8%.
The portfolio allocation consists of 89.64% in equities, 10.36% in other assets or cash equivalents.Managed by Chirag Setalvad, it has delivered a return of -6.68% in the last year, a total return since inception of 17.77%.
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  • Dhruv Muchhal

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA

    Manager Education

  • Chirag Setalvad

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Setalvad is a B. Sc and MBA from University of North Carolina.

    Manager Education

Key Metrics of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth

  • Standard Deviation
    17.85%
  • Mean
    10.14%
  • Sharpe Ratio
    0.26%
  • Alpha
    -1.06%
  • Beta
    0.78%
  • Sortino Ratio
    0.37%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth Fund Details

Fund Names HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Inception Date 01 Jan 2013
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Risk Principal at very high risk
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Top Performing Mutual Funds

Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹16,175 4.02% 0.69% 13.80% 21.42% 19.27%
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹16,175 4.02% 0.69% 13.80% 21.42% 19.27%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹35,856 -0.72% -1.89% 5.95% 22.90% 19.04%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹35,856 -0.72% -1.89% 5.95% 22.90% 19.04%
Bank Of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹3,671 -3.81% 1.05% 21.75% 19.70% 18.90%
Bank Of India Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹3,671 -3.81% 1.05% 21.75% 19.70% 18.90%
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹16,175 3.92% 0.40% 12.39% 19.80% 17.61%
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Regular-IDCW trend ₹16,175 3.92% 0.40% 12.39% 19.80% 17.61%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹80,906 -1.06% -3.39% 4.14% 13.83% 17.48%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹80,906 -1.06% -3.39% 4.14% 13.83% 17.48%
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More funds from HDFC Mutual Fund

Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 6M 1Yr 3Yr
HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹40,801 -1.21% -7.15% 0.23% -7.44% 8.70%
HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-IDCW increase ₹40,801 -1.21% -7.15% 0.23% -7.44% 8.70%
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹40,801 -1.14% -6.97% 0.63% -6.68% 9.64%
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth increase ₹2,708 -0.64% -4.35% 3.71% 1.34% 12.83%
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹754 -0.69% -4.50% 3.42% 0.76% 12.01%
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹754 -0.65% -4.39% 3.66% 1.23% 12.59%
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Top Mutual Funds

Fund Names AUM (Cr) NAV 3Yr 5Yr 10Yr
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹80,906 ₹200.74 13.83% 17.48% 20.24%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund-Growth trend ₹80,906 ₹177.44 12.97% 16.54% 19.14%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹80,906 ₹106.76 13.83% 17.48% 20.24%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund-IDCW trend ₹80,906 ₹91.21 12.97% 16.54% 19.14%
SBI Small Cap Fund-Growth trend ₹41,059 ₹178.46 10.55% 11.24% 16.66%
SBI Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹41,059 ₹206.38 11.51% 12.28% 17.87%
SBI Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹41,059 ₹140.87 11.51% 12.28% 17.87%
SBI Small Cap Fund-IDCW trend ₹41,059 ₹105.43 10.55% 11.24% 16.66%
HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹40,801 ₹133.47 8.70% 12.30% 16.09%
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹40,801 ₹153.39 9.64% 13.31% 17.29%
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HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth Detailed Portfolio

Stocks Sector % of Holding Value
RepoUnspecified10.25%₹4,292.75 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.25%₹4,292.75 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.25%₹4,292.75 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.25%₹4,292.75 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.25%₹4,292.75 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.25%₹4,292.75 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.22%₹4,129.09 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.22%₹4,129.09 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.22%₹4,129.09 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.22%₹4,129.09 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.03%₹4,093.53 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.03%₹4,093.53 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.03%₹4,093.53 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.28%₹3,991.30 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.34%₹3,931.20 Cr
RepoUnspecified10.39%₹3,826.15 Cr
RepoUnspecified9.71%₹3,727.99 Cr
RepoUnspecified9.71%₹3,727.99 Cr
RepoUnspecified9.74%₹3,717.52 Cr
RepoUnspecified9.81%₹3,704.92 Cr
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Top Equity Funds

Fund Names NAV 3Yr 5Yr 52 weeks high
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹54.36 21.42% 19.27% -
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹40.38 21.42% 19.27% -
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹55.80 22.90% 19.04% -
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹38.84 22.90% 19.04% -
Bank Of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹64.59 19.70% 18.90% -
Bank Of India Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹48.37 19.70% 18.90% -
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹48.26 19.80% 17.61% -
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Regular-IDCW increase ₹34.52 19.80% 17.61% -
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹200.74 13.83% 17.48% -
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-IDCW increase ₹106.76 13.83% 17.48% -
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Frequently Asked Questions

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth

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

As of Wed Sep 30, 2026, HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth manages assets worth ₹40,800.8 crore

How has HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth performed recently?

  • 3 Months: -6.97%
  • 6 Months: 0.63%

What is the long-term performance of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?

  • 3 Years CAGR: 9.64%
  • 5 Years CAGR: 13.31%
  • Since Inception: 17.77%

What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?

Equity: 89.64%, Others: 10.36%.

Who manages HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Chirag Setalvad from HDFC Mutual Fund.

What is the market-cap allocation of HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?

Large Cap: 7.21%, Mid Cap: 10.20%, Small Cap: 82.59%.

Which are the top companies HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has invested in?

  • Repo – 10.25% of the fund's portfolio
  • Repo – 10.25% of the fund's portfolio
  • Repo – 10.25% of the fund's portfolio
  • Repo – 10.25% of the fund's portfolio
  • Repo – 10.25% of the fund's portfolio

Which are the major sectors HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth focuses on?

  • Unspecified – 202.45% of the fund's portfolio
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