Loading…
Two Small cap funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Small Cap Fund - Idcw Option vs HDFC Small Cap Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Small Cap Fund - Idcw Option NAV ₹38.79, 3Y CAGR 8.4%, expense ratio 1.57%; HDFC Small Cap Fund NAV ₹153.63, 3Y CAGR 9.4%, expense ratio 0.80%; about 90% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Small Cap Fund - Idcw Option Regular IDCW | HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | HDFC Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Regular Plan · IDCW Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹38.79 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹153.63 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | −5.8% | −5.1% |
| 3Y CAGR | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 5Y CAGR | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 16.1% | 17.3% |
| Expense ratio | 1.57% | 0.80% |
| AUM | ₹40,801 cr | ₹40,228 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | BSE 250 Smallcap TRI | BSE 250 Smallcap TRI |
| Exit load | In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment. | In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment. |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 85 | 85 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 25.4% | 25.4% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 90% 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 →HDFC Small Cap Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Small Cap Fund - Idcw Option 11.9% a year vs HDFC Small Cap Fund 12.9% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC Small Cap Fund costs less: HDFC Small Cap Fund - Idcw Option charges 1.57% a year and HDFC Small Cap Fund 0.80% a year.
HDFC Small Cap Fund - Idcw Option is larger: HDFC Small Cap Fund - Idcw Option manages ₹40,801 cr and HDFC Small Cap Fund ₹40,228 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 90% 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.
We don't give recommendations. Jivani Markets is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser or research analyst. Whether a fund suits you depends on your goals, horizon and risk appetite; speak to a SEBI-registered investment adviser or an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor before investing.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Returns are for Direct plans, after expenses (TER is already in the NAV). Research, not advice: we do not say a fund suits you. Disclaimer