Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹160.45
Day change
-0.02%
Volatility
16.6%
Sharpe
-0.41
Max drawdown
-48.3%
AUM
₹38,667 Cr
Category rank
36 / 36
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -0.31% | -1.97% | 5.10% | 8.96% | -0.33% | 10.78% | 15.56% | 21.89% | 17.48% |
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 Small Cap Fund is a small-cap equity fund offered by HDFC 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 ₹160.45, with assets under management of about ₹38,667 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, HDFC Small Cap Fund has recorded a return of about -0.3%, with a three-year return of 10.8% and a five-year return of 15.6%. Its annualised volatility is 16.6% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -0.41, a measure of return per unit of risk taken.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 22.27 | 13.27 | -43.19 | 126.35 | 76% | 51% |
| 3Y | 20.28 | 20.76 | -8.76 | 49.72 | 93% | 74% |
| 5Y | 22.51 | 21.37 | 11.51 | 39.49 | 100% | 99% |
| 7Y | 19.89 | 20.17 | 14.99 | 23.75 | 100% | 100% |
| 10Y | 18.26 | 18.30 | 17.48 | 19.07 | 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 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.
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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco India Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 0.74 | 11.53 | 22.51 | 18.21 | 23.02 | 20.64 | – | 0.41 |
| Tata Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 1.53 | 10.41 | 21.30 | 0.48 | 11.97 | 16.25 | – | 0.40 |
| BANK OF INDIA SMALL CAP FUND Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 3.17 | 14.03 | 39.09 | 29.07 | 22.32 | 20.99 | – | 0.42 |
| Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 0.63 | 8.70 | 15.13 | 9.32 | 13.12 | 15.83 | – | 0.43 |
| Edelweiss Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 0.71 | 9.56 | 18.05 | 12.02 | 15.80 | 17.98 | – | 0.44 |
| ITI Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 3.57 | 15.20 | 30.94 | 24.61 | 25.36 | 19.50 | – | 0.47 |
| BANDHAN Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 1.46 | 9.53 | 21.68 | 15.11 | 25.21 | 20.43 | – | 0.32 |
| UTI Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 0.75 | 7.79 | 19.22 | 8.92 | 14.37 | 16.11 | – | 0.56 |
More funds from HDFC
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund Equity Scheme - ELSS - Tax Saver Fund | -2.38 | 4.56 | -0.28 | -2.65 | 13.32 | 14.53 | 13.05 | – |
| HDFC Aggressive Hybrid Fund Hybrid Scheme - Aggressive Hybrid Fund | -1.52 | 4.10 | -0.26 | -1.99 | 6.83 | 8.71 | 10.12 | – |
| HDFC Nifty 50 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -3.20 | 2.29 | -2.09 | -3.10 | 7.39 | 7.48 | 11.29 | – |
| HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -3.01 | 3.06 | -2.89 | -4.93 | 5.68 | 6.51 | 11.15 | – |
| 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 | – |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.