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BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 5/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
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TopFund Score: 98/100 · Excellent
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)5/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)25.19%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.58%
- AUM (15%)₹31,103 Cr
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Bandhan Mutual Fund · Equity · Small Cap
₹57.83
AUM: ₹31,103 Cr
NAV updated 20 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Idcw
Risk
Very High
Expense Ratio
0.58%
Exit Load
Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 1 year.
Fund Manager
Anoop Bhaskar
Inception
Feb 2020
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap Total Return Index
Sharpe Ratio
0.12
Std Dev (1Y)
16.55%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
+1.46%
3m
+9.53%
6m
+21.68%
1y
+15.02%
3y
+25.19%
5y
+20.42%
10y
—
since inception
+23.77%
TopFund's Take on BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW
BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW ranks among the stronger performers in the Small Cap category, backed by a 5-star rating. Consistent 3-year performance combined with a strong rating makes this one of the more credible options in its space. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 98/100.
Cost: At 0.58%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 25% below the Small Cap category average of 0.77% (based on 254 comparable funds). Lower costs compound in your favour over long holding periods.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a modest Sharpe ratio of 0.12 — returns have only marginally compensated for the risk taken. Separately, annualised volatility of 16.55% is fairly typical for Small Cap funds.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors with a 7-10 year horizon who can stomach 30-40% drawdowns in a bad year in exchange for higher long-term growth potential. Given the Very High risk rating, this fund is not suited to short-term goals or investors who may need to exit within 2-3 years.
This is an automated, data-driven analysis based on the fund's own metrics and its category peers — not personalized investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW is ₹57.83. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 15.02% · 3Y CAGR: 25.19% · 5Y CAGR: 20.42%
The expense ratio of BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW is 0.58% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW is managed by Anoop Bhaskar at Bandhan Mutual Fund.
BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW is classified as a Very High risk fund. It is suitable for aggressive investors with a long-term horizon of 5+ years.
Yes, BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW is an equity fund, making it suitable for SIP investments. Regular monthly SIPs help average out market volatility through rupee-cost averaging.
You can start a SIP in BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW with as little as ₹500 per month through most mutual fund platforms. The minimum lump sum investment is typically ₹1,000.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND - DIRECT PLAN IDCW is ₹31,103 crore. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
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