Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: BSE 250 SmallCap TRI · Inception: 03/02/2020 · NAV: ₹52.62 (22/05/2026)
AUM: ₹25346 Cr · Expense Ratio: 0.80% · Riskometer: Very High
4.5
★★★★½
Strong Buy
Analyst Insight
Bandhan Small Cap Fund carries an overall rating of 4.5/5 (Strong Buy), demonstrating strong performance within the Small Cap category. Its alpha of 10.65 outperformss the category average of 5.26, reflecting superior stock selection. The Sharpe ratio of 1.17 sits below the category mean of 6.02, while volatility (std dev 20.97%) is higher than peers (13.17%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 23.13% and expense ratio of 0.80%, this fund presents a compelling long-term case for risk-tolerant investors.
ETM Rating
5/5
Risk Rating
3/5
Return Rating
5/5
Overall Rating
4.5/5
Alpha vs Cat
10.65 / 5.26
Sharpe vs Cat
1.17 / 6.02
Beta vs Cat
0.92 / 0.66
Std Dev vs Cat
20.97 / 13.17
Return Track Record
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | 8.25% |
| 3Y | 30.96% |
| 5Y | 23.13% |
| 10Y | N/A |
| Since Launch | 30.48% |
Risk & Return Scores
Sharpe Score5/5
Sortino Score5/5
SD Score2/5
ETM Risk Score5/5
ETM Return Score5/5
Portfolio Allocation
Large Cap 4.6% Mid Cap 17.4% Small Cap 78.0% Debt 0.1%
Strengths
- ✅ Alpha 10.65 exceeds category avg 5.26 — superior active management
- ✅ Sharpe ratio 1.17 > 1.0 — good risk-adjusted returns
- ✅ Strong ETM Rating 5/5
Watch Points
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 20.97% vs peers 13.17%