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HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan

HDFC · Scheme 130503

161.78 0.16%NAV · 2026-09-18
54
Average FundScore
Start SIP
AUM
₹41,679 cr
Expense ratio
0.75%
3Y CAGR
13.0%
Risk level
High
Min SIP
₹100
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI
Fund manager: Chirag SetalvadExit load: Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 1 year
Average · 54/100

Middle-of-the-pack — compare it against better-scored peers.

🎯 For aggressive investors with a 7+ year horizon who can tolerate sharp ups and downs.

📈 Why it could do well

  • Strong long-term record — 16.3% CAGR over 5 years.
  • 5Y CAGR: +16.3%
  • 10Y CAGR: +18.0%
  • Positive 3Y windows: 95% of rolling 3Y windows positive

📉 What could drag it down

  • Can fall sharply — dropped 48% in its worst stretch. Stomach needed.
  • Small Cap Funds are inherently higher-risk — best held 7+ years to ride out swings.
  • 3Y CAGR vs category: -5.0% vs category avg
  • 5Y CAGR vs category: -1.8% vs category avg

FundScore breakdown

54/100 · Average
How it works →
47
Returns
Average
50
Consistency
Average
55
Risk-adjusted
Average
52
Downside protection
Average
74
Cost efficiency
Strong
50
Portfolio quality
Average

Each dial rates the fund 0–100 on one factor, computed from real NAV history. Fuller & greener = stronger.

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