HDFC Small Cap Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan
Equity Scheme - Small Cap FundDirect planGrowthInception —
NAV vs Benchmark
Trailing Returns
| Series | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | SI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheme | -1.74% | 14.56% | 16.98% | 18.58% | 17.98% |
| Benchmark | -7.80% | 15.85% | 14.50% | 8.00% | 115.85% |
| Excess | 6.06% | -1.29% | 2.48% | 10.58% | -97.87% |
Trailing returns are annualized (CAGR) for 3Y / 5Y / 10Y and absolute for 1Y. SI is total return since the first available NAV. Benchmark returns are derived from the scheme's mandated TRI index.
Expense Ratio (TER)
Direct
0.77%
Regular
1.57%
Direct plans have a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid. Regular plans are sold through intermediaries who provide advice.
YieldIQ Fund Score
C
59/ 100
Rule-based composite of returns, risk, cost, and tenure.
Fee impact calculator
What the expense ratio costs over time, and the Direct-vs-Regular plan gap. Pre-filled with this scheme's expense ratios — adjust any input.
No fees
₹3,10,585
Direct plan
₹2,89,881
Regular plan
₹2,69,694
Fee drag · Direct, 10y
₹20,704
Direct keeps more than Regular
₹20,187
Illustrative only — assumes a constant 12% gross return and the expense ratios above held flat; actual returns and fees vary. Direct plans carry no distributor commission. Not advice.