Sharpe ratio
0.69Return earned for the risk taken.
Moderate
Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.
-3.68%1Y Absolute Return
-0.26%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 Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct PlanFund 5Y annualised return | ₹10,26,205 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹2,93,593 | +13.60% |
| 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₹1.18
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.18 Lakh
Fund age12.4 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code130503
ISININF179KA1RW5
BenchmarkBSE 250 SmallCap TRI
CategoryEquity Scheme - Small Cap Fund
Expense ratio0.76%
Exit loadExit load of 1% if redeemed within 1 year
Minimum SIP₹100 SIP
Return comparison
117th / 126 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | +4.62% | — | — |
| 3M | -13.38% | — | — |
| 6M | +7.30% | — | — |
| 1Y | -3.68% | — | +8.28% |
| 3Y | +9.45% | — | +11.58% |
| 5Y | +13.60% | — | +11.96% |
| 10Y | +17.69% | — | — |
| Since Launch | +17.51% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
0.93Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Moderate
Moderate downside risk-adjusted performance.
Standard deviation
15.47%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
0.36How 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%
Equity89.84%
Cash10.16%
Market cap allocation
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 85 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repo | Unspecified | Repo | 10.22% |
| Aster DM Healthcare Ltd | Healthcare | Equity | 3.83% |
| Firstsource Solutions Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 3.31% |
| Bank Of Baroda | Financial | Equity | 3.16% |
| Gabriel India Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 3.0% |
| Eris Lifesciences Ltd | Healthcare | Equity | 2.33% |
| Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences Ltd | Healthcare | Equity | 2.24% |
| Fortis Healthcare Ltd | Healthcare | Equity | 2.24% |
| eClerx Services Ltd | Technology | Equity | 2.1% |
| Apar Industries Ltd | Diversified | Equity | 1.96% |
Fund management
DH
Dhruv Muchhal
Since 2023 · Prior to joining HDFC MF,he has worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs, CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA
CH
Chirag Setalvad
Since 2014 · Prior to joining HDFC AMC he has worked with New Vernon Advisory Services Ltd., HDFC AMC and ING Barings N.V.
Mr. Setalvad is a B. Sc and MBA from University of North Carolina.
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Summary
A very high-risk equity scheme - small cap fund. Ahead of its category average over 5Y by 1.6 points. Trailing its category average over 3Y by 2.1 points.
Strengths
- Ahead of its category average over 5Y by 1.6 points.
- Well spread out — top 10 holdings are only 26% of the portfolio.
- Same fund manager for 12+ years — the strategy has not chopped and changed.
Weaknesses
- Trailing its category average over 3Y by 2.1 points.
- Has fallen sharply before — down -48.3% at its worst.
- Ranks 117 of 126 in its category over 1 year.
Ideal investor
- Needs a 5–7+ years horizon to ride out its very high risk level.
- Good fit for SIPs — spreading purchases smooths out 15.5% volatility.
Risk drivers
- Heavily invested in small-cap stocks (79%) — expect sharper swings and slower recovery after a fall.
- Corrections have been sharp — worst fall -48.3% with 15.5% volatility. Took 9 months to recover last time.