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ICICI Prudential Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth

ICICI Prudential · Scheme 149283

18.85 0.19%NAV · 2026-09-18
75
Strong FundScore
Start SIP
AUM
₹754 cr
Expense ratio
0.39%
3Y CAGR
17.4%
Risk level
High
Min SIP
₹100
Benchmark
Underlying index
Fund manager: Kayzad EghlimExit load: Nil
Strong · 75/100

A high-quality fund that scores well on the factors that matter.

🎯 A dependable core holding for long-term SIP investors.

📈 Why it could do well

  • Compounding well recently — 17.4% CAGR over 3 years.
  • Very consistent — delivers dependably across market cycles, ideal for SIPs.
  • Low cost — 0.39% expense ratio means more of the return stays with you.
  • 3Y CAGR: +17.4%
  • Positive 3Y windows: 100% of rolling 3Y windows positive

📉 What could drag it down

  • Weak risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe 0.47) — took on risk without enough payoff.
  • 1Y return: +8.8%
  • Sharpe ratio: 0.47

FundScore breakdown

75/100 · Strong
How it works →
82
Returns
Excellent
100
Consistency
Excellent
25
Risk-adjusted
Weak
65
Downside protection
Decent
90
Cost efficiency
Excellent
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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