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Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund vs HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF, as of 9 Nov 2026: Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund NAV ₹16.68, 3Y CAGR 11.6%, expense ratio 0.94%; HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF NAV ₹177.02, 3Y CAGR 12.2%, expense ratio 0.32%; about 98% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Regular IDCW | HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Index fund | ETF |
| Fund house | Edelweiss Mutual Fund | HDFC Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Regular Plan · IDCW | Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹16.68 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹177.02 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| 3Y CAGR | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 15.6% | 19.4% |
| Expense ratio | 0.94% | 0.32% |
| AUM | ₹277 cr | ₹2,708 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | — | Very High |
| Exit load | Nil | Entry Load & Exit Load : NA |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | — |
| Holdings | 250 | 251 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 98% 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 Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF has the higher 3-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund 11.6% a year vs HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF 12.2% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF costs less: Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund charges 0.94% a year and HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF 0.32% a year.
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF is larger: Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund manages ₹277 cr and HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF ₹2,708 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 98% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
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