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Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
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Latest NAV
₹116.66
Day change
-0.04%
Volatility
17.7%
Sharpe
0.87
Max drawdown
-57.4%
Expense ratio
0.76%
AUM
₹5,300 Cr
Category rank
13 / 36
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -0.06% | 2.37% | 11.49% | 24.92% | 21.85% | 15.73% | 14.63% | 20.85% | 13.82% |
Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.
NAV history
Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.
About this fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund is a small-cap equity fund offered by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund. Small-cap funds can grow quickly but are generally among the more volatile equity categories. Its latest NAV is ₹116.66, with assets under management of about ₹5,300 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund has recorded a return of about 21.9%, with a three-year return of 15.7% and a five-year return of 14.6%. Its annualised volatility is 17.7% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 0.87, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.76%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 16.88 | 9.57 | -44.55 | 125.38 | 65% | 48% |
| 3Y | 14.26 | 17.98 | -16.79 | 39.67 | 84% | 70% |
| 5Y | 16.16 | 15.38 | 3.39 | 33.63 | 100% | 71% |
| 7Y | 13.84 | 13.66 | 8.64 | 21.25 | 100% | 84% |
| 10Y | 14.11 | 14.10 | 13.71 | 14.65 | 100% | 100% |
Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in shares of small-sized companies.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund fund in the Equity group.
How often is the NAV updated?
Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.
What is its expense ratio?
0.76% (direct plan, base expense ratio), deducted daily from the NAV. Some platforms quote a higher all-in Total TER — verify with the AMC.
How is the rolling return calculated?
Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.
Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?
No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.
Compare with peers
Similar Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaram Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 1.29 | 9.57 | 24.79 | 18.78 | 17.43 | 17.71 | 15.45 | 0.73 |
| Kotak Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 0.32 | 8.49 | 17.64 | 6.80 | 12.07 | 13.53 | 17.42 | – |
| ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 0.07 | 7.22 | 13.54 | 4.69 | 10.97 | 14.93 | 16.17 | 0.70 |
| Quant Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 2.50 | 9.84 | 28.44 | 17.99 | 17.68 | 20.29 | 21.09 | 0.62 |
| Axis Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 1.78 | 10.83 | 19.75 | 12.85 | 15.84 | 16.70 | 19.55 | 0.54 |
| SBI SMALL CAP FUND Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 1.82 | 10.87 | 20.65 | 9.28 | 12.13 | 15.09 | 19.05 | 0.56 |
| Union Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 3.23 | 13.61 | 26.21 | 25.42 | 17.68 | 18.04 | 17.51 | 0.78 |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | -1.97 | 5.10 | 8.96 | -0.33 | 10.78 | 15.56 | 17.48 | – |
More funds from Aditya Birla Sun Life
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Dynamic Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Dynamic Term Fund | 0.04 | 2.27 | 3.25 | 6.00 | 7.72 | 7.30 | 6.15 | – |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund Equity Scheme - Dividend Yield Fund | -1.96 | 2.53 | 2.31 | 5.75 | 12.88 | 13.92 | 12.63 | 1.14 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Market Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Money Market Fund | 0.71 | 2.30 | 3.71 | 6.73 | 7.47 | 6.76 | 6.86 | – |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Infrastructure | -0.80 | 6.37 | 15.70 | 16.88 | 17.40 | 18.49 | 15.22 | 1.13 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Sectoral/Thematic - International | -0.47 | 2.61 | 14.11 | 20.48 | 20.91 | 11.87 | 13.61 | 1.60 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Ultra short to short term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Ultra Short to Short Term Fund | 0.51 | 2.04 | 3.30 | 6.49 | 7.44 | 6.77 | 7.28 | – |
| ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE ARBITRAGE FUND Hybrid Scheme - Arbitrage Fund | 0.54 | 1.95 | 3.28 | 6.77 | 7.49 | 6.78 | 6.40 | 0.27 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Large Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large Cap Fund | -3.05 | 4.22 | 1.19 | -0.72 | 9.92 | 9.53 | 11.54 | 0.81 |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.