Sharpe ratio
0.87Return earned for the risk taken.
Moderate
Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.
+14.20%1Y Absolute Return
-0.02%1D
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Returns calculator comparison
Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.
| Asset | Projected corpus | Total invested | Gain | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthFund 5Y annualised return | ₹10,92,644 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹3,60,032 | +15.99% |
| EPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,95,132 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,62,520 | +8.25% |
| Residential propertyIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| PPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,69,819 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,37,207 | +7.10% |
| Bank fixed depositIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,56,981 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,24,369 | +6.50% |
| GoldIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| Savings accountIllustrative annual assumption | ₹7,86,827 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹54,215 | +3.00% |
Illustration only. Fund results use the available NAV-derived annualised return and can be negative. Reference rows are assumptions, not current quoted rates or guaranteed returns; property excludes transaction costs, taxes, and liquidity constraints. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk.
Wealth multiple
₹1 became₹1.21
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.21 Lakh
Fund age13.9 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code119212
ISININF740K01QD1
BenchmarkBSE 250 SmallCap TRI
CategoryEquity Scheme - Small Cap Fund
Expense ratio0.82%
Exit loadExit load of 1% if redeemed less than 12 months
Minimum SIP₹100 SIP
Return comparison
32nd / 126 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | -10.60% | — | — |
| 3M | -7.51% | — | — |
| 6M | +24.95% | — | — |
| 1Y | +14.20% | — | +8.28% |
| 3Y | +15.96% | — | +11.58% |
| 5Y | +15.99% | — | +11.96% |
| 10Y | +16.88% | — | — |
| Since Launch | +21.03% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
1.18Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Good
Good downside protection with strong returns.
Standard deviation
16.68%How much the fund’s returns fluctuate over time.
High volatility
Returns can swing significantly.
Beta
—How closely the fund moves with the market.
Unavailable
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Alpha
—Extra return generated above the benchmark.
Unavailable
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Treynor ratio
—Return earned for each unit of market risk taken.
Unavailable
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Calmar ratio
0.43How well the fund rewarded investors relative to its biggest decline.
Low
Returns have been modest compared to the drawdowns experienced.
Information ratio
—How consistently the fund outperformed its benchmark.
Unavailable
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Portfolio allocation
Latest disclosed portfolio mix
Asset allocation
Portfolio100%
Equity88.72%
Cash11.28%
Market cap allocation
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 83 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Repo | Unspecified | Reverse Repo | 11.36% |
| Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 4.81% |
| Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 4.23% |
| Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 4.17% |
| Sansera Engineering Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 2.88% |
| Welspun Corp Ltd | Materials | Equity | 2.33% |
| Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 2.31% |
| Dodla Dairy Ltd | Consumer Staples | Equity | 2.14% |
| Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd | Materials | Equity | 1.98% |
| Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd | Consumer Staples | Equity | 1.9% |
Fund management
VI
Vinit Sambre
Since 2012 · Prior to joining DSP he was associated with DSP Merrill Lynch Ltd.(Nov 2005 to Jun 2007), IL & FS Investsmart Ltd. (Dec 2002 to Oct 2005), Unit Trust of India Investment Advisory Services Ltd.(Jun 2000 to Dec 2002), Kisan Ratilal Choksey Shares and Securities Pvt. Ltd. (March 1999 to May 2000) and Credit Rating Information Service of India Ltd.(Apr 1998 to Feb 1999).
Mr. Sambre is a B.Com and FCA.
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Summary
A very high-risk equity scheme - small cap fund. Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 4.4 points. Has fallen sharply before — down -49.1% at its worst.
Strengths
- Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 4.4 points.
- Turned every ₹1 into ₹14.1 since launch — compounding at 21.0% a year.
- Well spread out — top 10 holdings are only 29% of the portfolio.
- Same fund manager for 14+ years — the strategy has not chopped and changed.
Weaknesses
- Has fallen sharply before — down -49.1% at its worst.
Ideal investor
- Needs a 5–7+ years horizon to ride out its very high risk level.
- Good fit for SIPs — spreading purchases smooths out 16.7% volatility.
Risk drivers
- Heavily invested in small-cap stocks (94%) — expect sharper swings and slower recovery after a fall.
- Corrections have been sharp — worst fall -49.1% with 16.7% volatility. Took 9 months to recover last time.