HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: BSE 250 SmallCap TRI · Inception: 01/01/2013 · NAV: ₹152.64 (22/05/2026)
AUM: ₹38168 Cr · Expense Ratio: 0.85% · Riskometer: Very High
3.8
★★★½☆
Selective Buy
Analyst Insight
HDFC Small Cap Fund carries an overall rating of 3.8/5 (Selective Buy), showing moderate standing within the Small Cap category. Its alpha of 0.02 underperformss the category average of 5.26, suggesting room for improvement in active management. The Sharpe ratio of 0.65 sits below the category mean of 6.02, while volatility (std dev 18.27%) is higher than peers (13.17%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 18.31% and expense ratio of 0.85%, investors should weigh cost-adjusted returns carefully.
ETM Rating
4/5
Risk Rating
2/5
Return Rating
3/5
Overall Rating
3.8/5
Alpha vs Cat
0.02 / 5.26
Sharpe vs Cat
0.65 / 6.02
Beta vs Cat
0.79 / 0.66
Std Dev vs Cat
18.27 / 13.17
Return Track Record
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | 0.48% |
| 3Y | 16.14% |
| 5Y | 18.31% |
| 10Y | 18.96% |
| Since Launch | 18.39% |
Risk & Return Scores
Sharpe Score2/5
Sortino Score2/5
SD Score4/5
ETM Risk Score3/5
ETM Return Score2/5
Portfolio Allocation
Large Cap 6.1% Mid Cap 10.4% Small Cap 83.4% Other 0.0%
Strengths
- ✅ Strong ETM Rating 4/5
Watch Points
- ⚠️ Alpha 0.02 below category avg 5.26
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 18.27% vs peers 13.17%