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Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 4/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
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- Limitations: The provider's own rating methodology isn't disclosed here — see the provider's own site for their criteria
TopFund Score: 86/100 · Excellent
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)4/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)19.35%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.3388%
- AUM (15%)₹250 Cr
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Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund · Equity · Small Cap
₹23.29
AUM: ₹250 Cr
NAV updated 7 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
Very High
Expense Ratio
0.3388%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Devender Singhal
Inception
Apr 2023
Benchmark
NIFTY Smallcap 50 Total Return Index
Sharpe Ratio
0.73
Std Dev (1Y)
18.3%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
+0.63%
3m
+8.03%
6m
+25.32%
1y
+11.86%
3y
+19.35%
5y
—
10y
—
since inception
+27.27%
TopFund's Take on Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth ranks among the stronger performers in the Small Cap category, backed by a 4-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 86/100.
Cost: At 0.3388%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 56% 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 moderate Sharpe ratio of 0.73 — decent risk-adjusted performance, without being exceptional. Separately, annualised volatility of 18.3% 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 Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is ₹23.29. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 11.86% · 3Y CAGR: 19.35%
The expense ratio of Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is 0.3388% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is managed by Devender Singhal at Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund.
Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is classified as a Very High risk fund. It is suitable for aggressive investors with a long-term horizon of 5+ years.
Yes, Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth 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 Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth 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 Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is ₹250 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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