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HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan
HDFC Mutual Fund · Equity · Small Cap Fund
₹160.45
AUM: —
NAV updated 21 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
Very High
Sharpe Ratio
-0.36
Std Dev (1Y)
15.24%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-1.97%
3m
+5.1%
6m
+8.96%
1y
-0.33%
3y
+10.78%
5y
+15.56%
10y
+17.48%
since inception
+18.03%
TopFund's Take on HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan
HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is a Small Cap Fund fund from HDFC Mutual Fund.
Cost: Expense ratio data for this fund isn't available yet.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -0.36 — over the past year, returns haven't kept pace with the volatility involved, even before accounting for the risk-free rate. Separately, annualised volatility of 15.24% is fairly typical for Small Cap Fund 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 HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is ₹160.45. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: -0.33% · 3Y CAGR: 10.78% · 5Y CAGR: 15.56%
Expense ratio data for HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is not yet available.
HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund.
HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is classified as a Very High risk fund. It is suitable for aggressive investors with a long-term horizon of 5+ years.
Yes, HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan 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 HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan with as little as ₹500 per month through most mutual fund platforms. The minimum lump sum investment is typically ₹1,000.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
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