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Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund
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Latest NAV
₹41.44
Day change
0.01%
Volatility
20.0%
Sharpe
0.15
Max drawdown
-42.4%
Expense ratio
0.28%
AUM
₹841 Cr
Category rank
22 / 293
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.61% | 0.74% | 8.61% | 20.00% | 9.53% | 14.79% | 15.53% | – | – |
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
Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is a passive index fund/ETF offered by Motilal Oswal 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 ₹41.44, with assets under management of about ₹841 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund has recorded a return of about 9.5%, with a three-year return of 14.8% and a five-year return of 15.5%. Its annualised volatility is 20.0% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 0.15, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.28%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 29.37 | 19.30 | -12.01 | 131.56 | 77% | 54% |
| 3Y | 25.75 | 24.84 | 13.13 | 42.46 | 100% | 100% |
| 5Y | 25.48 | 27.21 | 14.40 | 38.60 | 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 Motilal Oswal 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.
What is its expense ratio?
0.28% (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 Other Scheme - Index Funds
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -2.30 | 3.52 | 3.61 | 2.25 | 10.80 | 10.16 | – | 0.13 |
| Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -3.12 | 2.56 | -0.27 | -1.01 | 9.05 | 8.14 | – | 0.18 |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty 50 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -3.19 | 2.34 | -2.01 | -2.95 | 7.50 | 7.57 | – | 0.13 |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -2.78 | 3.69 | 8.05 | 8.74 | 17.19 | 11.97 | – | 0.27 |
| Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -1.22 | 4.08 | 18.04 | 27.79 | 25.61 | 17.42 | – | 0.52 |
| Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | 0.74 | 8.60 | 20.03 | 9.49 | 14.35 | 15.28 | – | 0.30 |
| Edelweiss MSCI India Domestic & World Healthcare 45 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | 0.71 | 9.78 | 13.21 | 21.40 | 19.91 | 13.35 | – | 0.43 |
| Nippon India Nifty 50 Value 20 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | -3.23 | -1.38 | -6.17 | -5.73 | 5.70 | 7.42 | – | 0.21 |
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| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Motilal Oswal Innovation Opportunities Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Innovation | 2.88 | 13.33 | 30.37 | 16.26 | – | – | – | 0.79 |
| Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic | 3.52 | 6.01 | 25.13 | 29.04 | – | – | – | 1.82 |
| Motilal Oswal Infrastructure Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Infrastructure | -1.18 | -1.14 | 5.29 | 7.89 | – | – | – | 0.82 |
| Motilal Oswal Services Fund Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic | 1.29 | 11.70 | 20.73 | 15.14 | – | – | – | 0.86 |
| Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Special Situations | 4.02 | 10.59 | 26.36 | 24.02 | – | – | – | 2.00 |
| Motilal Oswal Consumption Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Consumption | 0.87 | 18.27 | 29.52 | – | – | – | – | 0.47 |
| Motilal Oswal Diversified Equity Flexicap Passive Fund of Funds Other Scheme - FoF Domestic | -1.02 | 5.06 | 9.76 | – | – | – | – | 0.09 |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.