Sharpe ratio
0.79Return earned for the risk taken.
Moderate
Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.
+5.21%1Y Absolute Return
-0.28%1D
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Returns calculator comparison
Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.
| Asset | Projected corpus | Total invested | Gain | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct PlanFund 3Y annualised return · 5Y history unavailable | ₹9,85,839 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹2,53,227 | +12.05% |
| 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 age3.6 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code151727
ISININF179KC1GE4
BenchmarkNIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI
CategoryOther Scheme - Index Funds
Expense ratio0.33%
Exit loadNil
Minimum SIP₹100 SIP
Return comparison
219th / 1122 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | +8.50% | — | — |
| 3M | -7.65% | — | — |
| 6M | +15.31% | — | — |
| 1Y | +5.21% | — | +1.74% |
| 3Y | +12.05% | — | +9.75% |
| Since Launch | +20.73% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
1.06Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Good
Good downside protection with strong returns.
Standard deviation
18.24%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
This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.
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
0.79How well the fund rewarded investors relative to its biggest decline.
Good
Good return relative 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%
Equity99.89%
Cash0.11%
Market cap allocation
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 252 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd | Materials | Equity | 1.33% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | Financial | Equity | 1.31% |
| Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 1.31% |
| Delhivery Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 1.24% |
| DEWAN HOUSING FINANCE CORP. LTD. EQ | Financial | Equity | 1.22% |
| Central Depository Services (India) Ltd | Financial | Equity | 1.09% |
| Ather Energy Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 1.03% |
| HFCL Ltd | Technology | Equity | 1.02% |
| Angel One Ltd | Financial | Equity | 1.01% |
| Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences Ltd | Healthcare | Equity | 0.99% |
Fund management
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Arun Agarwal
Since 2023 · Prior to joining HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, he has worked with SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd., ICICI Bank Limited, UTI Asset Management Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Agarwal is a B.Com. and Chartered Accountant
NA
Nandita Menezes
Since 2025 · Prior to joining HDFC AMC, she was associated with S.V. Ghatalia & Associates LLP.
CA (ICAI, INDIA), B.Com (University of Mumbai)
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Summary
A very high-risk other scheme - index funds fund. Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 2.3 points. Heavily invested in small-cap stocks (93%) — expect sharper swings and slower recovery after a fall.
Strengths
- Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 2.3 points.
- Well spread out — top 10 holdings are only 12% of the portfolio.
- Ranks 219 of 1122 in its category over 1 year.
Weaknesses
- None
Ideal investor
- Needs a 5+ years horizon to ride out its very high risk level.
- Good fit for SIPs — spreading purchases smooths out 18.2% volatility.
Risk drivers
- Heavily invested in small-cap stocks (93%) — expect sharper swings and slower recovery after a fall.