Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹17.77
Day change
0.31%
Volatility
17.5%
Sharpe
1.11
Max drawdown
-23.7%
Expense ratio
0.56%
AUM
₹6,359 Cr
Category rank
4 / 36
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -0.10% | 1.31% | 14.07% | 33.33% | 25.86% | – | – | – | – |
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 Small Cap Fund is a small-cap equity fund offered by Motilal Oswal 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 ₹17.77, with assets under management of about ₹6,359 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund has recorded a return of about 25.9%. Its annualised volatility is 17.5% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 1.11, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.56%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 13.22 | 12.72 | -8.03 | 50.71 | 90% | 52% |
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 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?
0.56% (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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 2.01 | 11.30 | 31.62 | 20.80 | – | – | – | 0.60 |
| TRUSTMF SMALL CAP FUND Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 4.21 | 13.14 | 34.35 | 34.60 | – | – | – | 0.45 |
| Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 2.37 | 12.31 | 18.06 | 14.02 | – | – | – | 0.34 |
| Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 2.27 | 12.05 | 26.64 | 20.87 | – | – | – | 0.52 |
| Samco Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 8.31 | 20.29 | 32.24 | – | – | – | – | 0.79 |
| Helios Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 2.54 | 12.69 | 30.51 | – | – | – | – | 0.48 |
| Groww Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 4.46 | 16.42 | 30.85 | – | – | – | – | 0.49 |
| Abakkus Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund | 1.18 | 12.21 | – | – | – | – | – | 0.55 |
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| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Developed Market Ex US ETFs Overseas Equity Passive FOF Other Scheme - FoF Overseas | -0.57 | 6.61 | 15.34 | 31.03 | – | – | – | 0.04 |
| Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large Cap Fund | -1.63 | 4.90 | 3.29 | 0.10 | – | – | – | 0.68 |
| Motilal Oswal Multi Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Multi Cap Fund | 3.10 | 18.08 | 31.32 | 10.28 | – | – | – | 0.60 |
| Motilal Oswal Quant Fund Equity Scheme - Sectoral/ Thematic | -3.49 | 3.52 | 4.79 | 1.93 | – | – | – | 0.71 |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | 0.28 | 7.55 | 14.31 | 29.79 | – | – | – | 0.40 |
| Motilal Oswal Manufacturing Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Manufacturing | -0.33 | 3.73 | 10.86 | 3.55 | – | – | – | 0.87 |
| Motilal Oswal Business Cycle Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Business Cycle | 0.74 | 14.13 | 19.39 | 0.09 | – | – | – | 0.84 |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund Other Scheme - Index Funds | 0.62 | 4.65 | 8.06 | 7.02 | – | – | – | 0.36 |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.