Sharpe ratio
0.72Return earned for the risk taken.
Moderate
Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.
+13.79%1Y Absolute Return
+0.01%1D
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Returns calculator comparison
Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.
| Asset | Projected corpus | Total invested | Gain | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Small Cap Fund - Direct GrowthFund 3Y annualised return · 5Y history unavailable | ₹10,20,349 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹2,87,737 | +13.38% |
| 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₹1.19
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.19 Lakh
Fund age4.0 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code151130
ISININF917K01QA1
BenchmarkNIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI
CategoryEquity Scheme - Small Cap Fund
Expense ratio0.77%
Exit loadExit load for units in excess of 10% of the investment,1% will be charged for redemption within 1 year.
Minimum SIP₹500 SIP
Return comparison
33rd / 126 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | +24.86% | — | — |
| 3M | +4.23% | — | — |
| 6M | +24.84% | — | — |
| 1Y | +13.79% | — | +8.28% |
| 3Y | +13.38% | — | +11.58% |
| Since Launch | +18.62% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
0.99Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Moderate
Moderate downside risk-adjusted performance.
Standard deviation
18.68%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
0.69How 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%
Equity98.40%
Cash1.60%
Market cap allocation
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 108 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTAR Technologies Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 2.81% |
| Apar Industries Ltd | Diversified | Equity | 2.17% |
| The Federal Bank Ltd | Financial | Equity | 2.09% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | Financial | Equity | 1.93% |
| GE T&D India Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 1.89% |
| Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 1.86% |
| Sai Life Sciences Ltd. | Healthcare | Equity | 1.86% |
| PNB Housing Finance Ltd | Financial | Equity | 1.74% |
| Radico Khaitan Ltd | Consumer Staples | Equity | 1.74% |
| Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd | Healthcare | Equity | 1.69% |
Fund management
VE
Venugopal Manghat
Since 2019 · Prior to joining HSBC Mutual Fund, he has worked with L&T Mutual Fund, Tata Asset Management Ltd.
Mr. Manghat is a B.Sc (Mathematics) and MBA (Finance).
MA
Mayank Chaturvedi
Since 2025 · Prior joining the HSBC AMC, he was associated with Equirus Securities Ltd.
Chartered Accountant (ICAI) CFA Level 2 (Charlottsville, USA) B.Com (Ahmedabad University)
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Summary
A very high-risk equity scheme - small cap fund. Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 1.8 points. Ranks 33 of 126 in its category over 1 year.
Strengths
- Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 1.8 points.
- Well spread out — top 10 holdings are only 20% of the portfolio.
- Same fund manager for 7+ years — the strategy has not chopped and changed.
Weaknesses
- None
Ideal investor
- Needs a 5–7+ years horizon to ride out its very high risk level.
- Good fit for SIPs — spreading purchases smooths out 18.7% volatility.
Risk drivers
- None