Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹20.16
Day change
0.01%
Volatility
18.3%
Sharpe
0.16
Max drawdown
-26.2%
AUM
₹648 Cr
Category rank
26 / 293
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.61% | 0.74% | 8.60% | 19.97% | 9.41% | 14.55% | – | – | – |
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
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund is a passive index fund/ETF offered by HDFC Mutual Fund, classified under Index/ETF as Other Scheme - Index Funds. It aims to mirror an index rather than beat it, usually at a lower cost than active funds. Its latest NAV is ₹20.16, with assets under management of about ₹648 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund has recorded a return of about 9.4%, with a three-year return of 14.6%. Its annualised volatility is 18.3% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 0.16, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 15.75 | 4.48 | -12.29 | 69.32 | 68% | 34% |
| 3Y | 18.53 | 18.54 | 14.55 | 22.21 | 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 HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in the constituents of the index it tracks.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Other Scheme - Index Funds fund in the Index/ETF 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.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC BSE 500 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -2.34 | 3.44 | 3.26 | 1.63 | 10.13 | – | – | – |
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| Kotak Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -1.02 | 2.38 | 1.92 | 1.85 | 10.80 | – | – | – |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | 2.02 | 11.33 | 29.70 | 12.10 | 16.86 | – | – | 0.44 |
| Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -1.21 | 6.53 | 6.93 | 9.56 | 16.94 | – | – | – |
| LIC MF Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -2.76 | 4.08 | 8.47 | 9.11 | 17.24 | – | – | 0.23 |
| Kotak BSE Housing Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -3.90 | 3.66 | 3.52 | -7.29 | 7.56 | – | – | – |
| Bandhan Nifty IT Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -4.95 | 3.50 | 0.05 | -12.06 | -0.61 | – | – | 0.31 |
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| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Children's Fund Solution Oriented Scheme - Children’s Fund | -0.66 | 4.64 | 3.33 | 1.01 | 8.84 | 10.69 | 12.76 | – |
| HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Medium to Long Term Fund | -0.40 | 2.27 | 2.63 | 4.61 | 6.86 | 5.88 | 5.91 | – |
| HDFC Dynamic Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Dynamic Term Fund | -0.46 | 2.55 | 2.93 | 5.07 | 6.85 | 5.93 | 6.18 | – |
| HDFC Medium Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Medium Term Fund | 0.28 | 2.54 | 3.62 | 7.05 | 7.97 | 6.83 | 7.57 | – |
| HDFC Liquid Fund Debt Scheme - Liquid Fund | 0.56 | 1.73 | 3.47 | 6.51 | 6.95 | 6.32 | 6.08 | – |
| HDFC Money Market Fund Debt Scheme - Money Market Fund | 0.67 | 2.22 | 3.64 | 6.72 | 7.44 | 6.72 | 6.78 | – |
| HDFC Overnight Fund Debt Scheme - Overnight Fund | 0.42 | 1.28 | 2.59 | 5.26 | 6.04 | 5.66 | 5.35 | – |
| HDFC Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.82 | 2.01 | 1.94 | 3.77 | 6.49 | 5.53 | 6.02 | – |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.