HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: BSE 250 SmallCap TRI · Inception: 01/01/2013 · NAV: ₹160.56 (25/08/2026)
AUM: ₹41679 Cr · Expense Ratio: 0.75% · Riskometer: Very High
3.0
★★★☆☆
Selective Buy
Analyst Insight
HDFC Small Cap Fund carries an overall rating of 3.0/5 (Selective Buy), showing moderate standing within the Small Cap category. Its alpha of -0.59 underperformss the category average of 4.54, suggesting room for improvement in active management. The Sharpe ratio of 0.44 sits below the category mean of 5.44, while volatility (std dev 17.51%) is higher than peers (12.94%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 16.57% and expense ratio of 0.75%, investors should weigh cost-adjusted returns carefully.
ETM Rating
3/5
Risk Rating
2/5
Return Rating
2/5
Overall Rating
3.0/5
Alpha vs Cat
-0.59 / 4.54
Sharpe vs Cat
0.44 / 5.44
Beta vs Cat
0.78 / 0.59
Std Dev vs Cat
17.51 / 12.94
Return Track Record
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | 0.33% |
| 3Y | 11.93% |
| 5Y | 16.57% |
| 10Y | 17.85% |
| Since Launch | 18.45% |
Risk & Return Scores
Sharpe Score2/5
Sortino Score1/5
SD Score4/5
ETM Risk Score2/5
ETM Return Score2/5
Portfolio Allocation
Large Cap 7.5% Mid Cap 12.0% Small Cap 80.5%
Strengths
- ✅ Low expense ratio 0.75% — cost-efficient
Watch Points
- ⚠️ Alpha -0.59 below category avg 4.54
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 17.51% vs peers 12.94%