HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW)
Small Cap FundNAV
69.11(0.75%)Fund Size (CR)
₹35,780.59Expense Ratio
0.71Scheme Type
Active FundValue Research
Min. investment
₹100Minimum Additional Investment
₹100Minimum SIP Investment
₹100Minimum Withdrawal
₹100Exit Load
1%Return Since Launch
20.00%
- 3M
- 6M
- 1Y
- 3Y
- All
Basic Details
Scheme Manager
Chirag Setalvad
Bench Mark
BSE 250 Smallcap Index TRI
Type
OPEN
Lumpsum Returns
| Period Invested For | ₹10,000 Invested on | Latest Value | Absolute Returns | Annualised Returns | Category Avg | Rank within Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | 25 July 2025 | 9839.35 | -1.61% | - | -1.72% | 45/126 |
| 1 Month | 1 July 2025 | 9904.13 | -0.96% | - | -2.50% | 6/122 |
| 3 Month | 30 April 2025 | 11381.99 | 13.82% | - | 10.03% | 6/122 |
| 6 Month | 31 January 2025 | 10975.77 | 9.76% | - | 6.18% | 12/122 |
| 1 Year | 1 August 2024 | 10060.54 | 0.61% | 0.61% | -2.26% | 29/114 |
| 3 Year | 1 August 2022 | 19852.80 | 98.53% | 25.66% | 22.34% | 26/96 |
| 5 Year | 31 July 2020 | 43127.98 | 331.28% | 33.91% | 32.19% | 27/88 |
| Since Inception | 1 January 2013 | 99306.94 | 893.07% | 20.00% | 18.57% | 65/126 |
Note: Lumpsum Returns since Inception Date.
SIP Returns
| Period Invested For | ₹10,000 Invested on | Investments | Latest Value | Absolute Returns | Annualised Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 2 September 2024 | 1,20,000 | 265588.70 | 121.32% | 121.32% |
| 3 Year | 1 September 2022 | 3,60,000 | 928726.09 | 157.98% | 37.15% |
| 5 Year | 1 September 2020 | 6,00,000 | 1904250.53 | 217.38% | 25.98% |
| 10 Year | 1 September 2015 | 12,00,000 | 5553902.90 | 362.83% | 16.56% |
Note: SIP Returns since Inception Date.
Tax Treatment
If sold after 1 year from purchase date, long term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 10%, if your total long term capital gain exceeds 1 lakh. Any cess/surcharge is not included.If sold before 1 year from purchase date, short term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 15%. Any cess/surcharge is not included in the 15%.
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- Investment type
- Scheme based
- SIP
- Lumpsum
Invested Amount
₹25,000
Estimated Returns
₹19,059
76%
Returns
Future value of your investment
₹44,059
Risk Ratios
4.61%
Standard Deviation
0.87%
Beta
1.38%
Sharpe Ratio
0.01%
Treynor's Ratio
13.49%
Jension's Alpha
Asset Allocation
Sector Allocation
Top 10 stock holding in portfolio
| Stock Invested in | % of Total Holdings | Quantity | Value (Cr) | Asset Type | Segment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firstsour.Solu. | 5.70% | 54453120 | 2040.09 | Equity | IT - Software |
| Aster DM Health. | 4.06% | 24394493 | 1454.03 | Equity | Healthcare |
| eClerx Services | 3.69% | 3769293 | 1319.70 | Equity | IT - Software |
| Bank of Baroda | 3.26% | 46828792 | 1165.01 | Equity | Banks |
| ERIS Lifescience | 2.84% | 6035882 | 1016.32 | Equity | Pharmaceuticals |
| Gabriel India | 2.38% | 12106772 | 850.26 | Equity | Auto Ancillaries |
| Power Mech Proj. | 2.32% | 2469936 | 828.94 | Equity | Infrastructure Developers & Operators |
| Fortis Health. | 2.24% | 10073132 | 800.31 | Equity | Healthcare |
| Krishna Institu. | 2.15% | 11442105 | 770.74 | Equity | Healthcare |
| Sonata Software | 2.11% | 18452919 | 756.66 | Equity | IT - Software |
Peer Comparison
| Scheme Name | Value Research | Asset Size (Cr) | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) | 35780.59 | -0.96% | 13.82% | 9.76% | 0.61% | 25.66% | |
| Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund - Direct (G) | 5228.65 | -2.65% | 10.55% | 4.65% | 8.91% | - | |
| Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) | 5228.65 | -2.65% | 10.55% | 4.65% | 8.91% | - | |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund - Direct (G) | 12981.57 | -1.98% | 11.26% | 8.72% | 5.73% | 32.20% | |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) | 12981.57 | -1.98% | 11.25% | 8.71% | 5.73% | 32.09% | |
| PGIM India Small Cap Fund - Direct (G) | 1560.68 | 0.06% | 12.59% | 11.08% | 5.28% | 16.89% |
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News
HDFC MF announces Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) under its scheme
HDFC Mutual Fund has announced 25 July 2025 as the record date for declaration of IDCW in the following schemes. The proposed IDCW on the face value of Rs 10 per unit will be:HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund:
Regular Plan ' IDCW: 0.250
Direct Plan ' IDCW: 0.250
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HDFC MF announces Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under under its schemes
HDFC Mutual Fund has announced 24 July 2025 as the record date for declaration of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) on the face value of Rs 10 per unit under the regular plan IDCW & monthly IDCW option and direct plan IDCW & monthly IDCW option of HDFC Arbitrage Fund. The amount of distribution (Rs per unit) will be:HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Regular Plan ' Normal IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050
HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Direct Plan ' Normal IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050
HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Regular Plan ' Monthly IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050
HDFC Arbitrage Fund ' Wholesale Plan ' Direct Plan ' Monthly IDCW Option (Payout & Reinvestment): 0.050
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HDFC Mutual Fund launches HDFC Innovation Fund
HDFC Asset Management Company, one of India's leading mutual fund houses, has launched HDFC Innovation Fund, an open-ended, actively managed equity scheme aimed at investing in companies embracing innovative strategies across sectors.The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on June 27, 2025 and will close on July 11, 2025.
The fund seeks to capitalise on India's rapidly growing innovation ecosystem, driven by technological advancements, a vibrant startup culture, rising digital adoption, and government-led initiatives. HDFC Innovation Fund aims to identify and invest in companies that are either pioneers or early adopters of new technologies, offering investors a chance to participate in India's ongoing transformation.
The scheme will allocate at least 80% of its net assets to equity and equity-related instruments, focusing on three key areas: product innovation, process innovation, and business model innovation. It will adopt a bottom-up stock selection strategy, ensuring diversification across sectors and market caps while targeting high-quality companies expected to outperform their industry peers.
Investors can enter the fund with a minimum investment of Rs 100 during both the NFO period and after the scheme reopens for continuous purchase and sale. It offers both direct and regular plans, with growth and income distribution cum capital withdrawal options. An exit load of 1% will be charged if units are redeemed within one month from allotment; no exit load will apply thereafter. The fund will be benchmarked against the NIFTY 500 Total Returns Index.
Navneet Munot, managing director and chief executive officer, HDFC Asset Management Company, said, At HDFC Mutual Fund, we continue to expand our investment offerings to fulfil our mission to be the wealth creator for every Indian and to meet the evolving needs of our investors. With our experienced investment team and research-driven approach, we aim to capture the long-term wealth creation potential of innovation-focused businesses.
The fund will be managed by Amit Sinha, fund manager and senior equity analyst, HDFC Asset Management Company. Commenting on the launch, Amit said, The Indian Economy is at an exciting juncture with key pillars supporting the innovation ecosystem. HDFC Innovation Fund offers investors an opportunity to participate in India's innovation-led growth story by gaining exposure to companies adopting transformative strategies across products, processes, and business models.
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Fund House Details & Investment Objective
Date of Incorporation
1 January 2013
Total AUM (Cr)
₹35780.59
HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is an Small Cap Fund-oriented fund from the renowned AMC, HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched in 1 January 2013, this fund is managed by Chirag Setalvad. With assets under management (AUM) worth ₹35,780.59 (Cr), as of 4 August 2025, HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is categorized as a Small Cap Fund within its segment. The fund has generated a return of 20.00% since its launch.
The current NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is ₹69.11, as on 4 August 2025. The fund's benchmark index is BSE 250 Smallcap Index TRI. You can invest in HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) via both lumpsum and SIP modes. The minimum SIP amount in the fund is ₹100 while the minimum lumpsum investment is ₹100.
Being an open-ended fund, you can exit the fund anytime subject to applicable exit loads:
1.00% - If Units are redeemed / switched-out within 1 years from the date of allotment. Nil - If Units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 years from the date of allotment. The fund has generated 25.66% and 33.91% CAGR in the last 3 and 5 years respectively.
The fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and growth, by investing in a mix of financial instruments 93.38% in Equity, 6.51% in Debt and 0.11% in cash and cash equivalents.
The top 5 sectors the fund invests in are: 11.43% in Commercial Services & Sup, 9.30% in Banks, 9.19% in Healthcare Services, 8.05% in Auto Components, 7.03% in Debt
FAQs
How to Invest in HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) Direct Growth?
HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is a popular fund in the Small Cap Fund segment. The fund has generated a return of 20.00% since inception. Looking to invest in HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) How about earning 1% extra return? All this is possible with m.Stock! Investing in HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is super easy and convenient with m.Stock. Here’s how you can begin:
- Login to your m.Stock account. If you do not have an account, open m.Stock Demat account and enjoy 1% extra returns plus Zero Brokerage on Mutual Funds, Delivery & IPO.
- In the ‘Menu’ section, under ‘Products’, select ‘Mutual Funds’ .
- In the search bar, enter the fund name, in this case, HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW)
- On the top right corner you’ll see two options – Lumpsum and SIP. You can choose either based on your risk appetite and available investible corpus.
- If you choose to invest a Lumpsum: Use the Lumpsum Calculator to estimate returns, then enter the investment amount, select the payment mode mode (UPI or Netbanking), and click on ‘invest a lumpsum’. Make the payment and your lumpsum investment is complete.
- If you choose the SIP route: Utilize the SIP Calculator to forecast potential growth, then enter the SIP amount, SIP date, and set up ‘Autopay’ facility.
So, why wait? Invest in HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) today and reap the benefits of this Small Cap Fund fund!
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How to redeem or withdraw money from HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) Direct Growth?
Redeeming or selling units of HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is relatively simple. But before you redeem, ensure that the fund has completed the minimum lock-in period else you will be charged an exit load.
To redeem from HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW):
- Login to your m.Stock account
- In portfolio, your mutual fund investments will be visible under ‘MF’
- Select the fund you wish to redeem from (in this case HDFC Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW)).
- Click on ‘Redeem’ button
- You have 2 options – redeem by units and redeem by value (you can only redeem free units)
- Select units to be redeemed and click on submit.
- Redemption value will be credited to your account in 2-3 working days (as per timelines set by SEBI).