Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: NIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI · Inception: 01/01/2013 · NAV: ₹202.29 (01/10/2026)
AUM: ₹82580 Cr · Expense Ratio: 0.69% · Riskometer: Very High
The fund's Alpha of 2.7 outperforms the Category Alpha of 2.509198, and its Sharpe ratio of 0.52 beats the Category Sharpe of 0.3708834. However, its Std Dev of 19.33 is higher than the Category Std Dev of 13.067621, while its Beta of 0.87 is also higher than the Category Beta of 0.5776113.
The fund generates an Alpha of 2.7, which is higher than the Category Alpha of 2.509198. Additionally, the Sharpe ratio of 0.52 is higher than the Category Sharpe of 0.3708834, indicating better risk-adjusted returns.
The fund has a Std Dev of 19.33, which is higher than the Category Std Dev of 13.067621, indicating higher volatility than its peers. The Beta of 0.87 is also higher than the Category Beta of 0.5776113, signifying greater sensitivity to market movements.
With a Std Dev of 19.33 against a Category Std Dev of 13.067621 and a Beta of 0.87 versus a Category Beta of 0.5776113, the fund is more volatile than its peers. This profile suits aggressive investors who can tolerate higher fluctuations for potentially higher returns.
The fund outperforms its category in terms of alpha and risk-adjusted return metrics like Sharpe ratio. While it carries higher volatility and beta relative to the category average, its superior alpha suggests it is successfully capturing more growth than many peers.
Nippon India Small Cap Fund carries an overall rating of 3.8/5 (Selective Buy), showing moderate standing within the Small Cap category. Its alpha of 2.70 outperformss the category average of 2.51, reflecting superior stock selection. The Sharpe ratio of 0.52 sits above the category mean of 0.37, while volatility (std dev 19.33%) is higher than peers (13.07%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 17.67% and expense ratio of 0.69%, investors should weigh cost-adjusted returns carefully.
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | 7.02% |
| 3Y | 14.11% |
| 5Y | 17.67% |
| 10Y | 20.48% |
| Since Launch | 23.57% |
- ✅ Alpha 2.70 exceeds category avg 2.51 — superior active management
- ✅ Strong Rating 4/5
- ✅ Low expense ratio 0.69% — cost-efficient
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 19.33% vs peers 13.07%