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Two Small cap funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Nippon India Small Cap Fund vs Axis Small Cap Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: Nippon India Small Cap Fund NAV ₹200.95, 3Y CAGR 13.5%, expense ratio 0.69%; Axis Small Cap Fund NAV ₹132.95, 3Y CAGR 13.9%, expense ratio 0.69%; about 28% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth | Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| Fund house | Nippon India Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹200.95 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹132.95 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| 3Y CAGR | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 5Y CAGR | 16.9% | 14.5% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 23.3% | 22.1% |
| Expense ratio | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| AUM | ₹80,906 cr | ₹30,220 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI | Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI |
| Exit load | Entry Load - NIL, Exit Load - 1% if redeemed or switched out on or before completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units. Nil if redeemed or switched out after completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units | Entry Load - NA If redeemed / switched-out within 12 months from the date of allotment: For 10% of investments: NIL For remaining investments: 1% If redeemed / switched-out after 12 months from the date of allotment: NIL |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹10 |
| Holdings | 256 | 128 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 14.5% | 18.7% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 28% by weight, from the latest disclosed holdings | |
Returns are point-to-point for each plan, after its expense ratio; periods over one year are CAGR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Open in the compare tool: growth charts, SIP outcomes and shared holdings →Nippon India Small Cap Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): Nippon India Small Cap Fund 16.9% a year vs Axis Small Cap Fund 14.5% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Nippon India Small Cap Fund is larger: Nippon India Small Cap Fund manages ₹80,906 cr and Axis Small Cap Fund ₹30,220 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 28% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Very High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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