Edelweiss Small Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 80% limits losses during market corrections.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.94% is lower than category median (2.17%).
- Experienced a maximum drawdown of -37.2% during severe market crashes.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +1.54% | +1.11% | +0.43% |
| 3 Months | -3.54% | -1.13% | -2.41% |
| 6 Months | +3.07% | +7.86% | -4.79% |
| 1 Year | +5.71% | +11.28% | -5.57% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +12.38% | +13.50% | -1.12% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +13.60% | +13.60% | 0.00% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +23.11% | +22.98% | +0.13% |
| Since Inception | +22.06% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in Edelweiss Small Cap Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.88% | +13.95% | -8.07% |
| 2025 | -2.44% | -3.98% | +1.54% |
| 2024 | +24.93% | +25.60% | -0.67% |
| 2023 | +42.13% | +41.38% | +0.75% |
| 2022 | +1.65% | -0.63% | +2.28% |
| 2021 | +67.50% | +61.25% | +6.25% |
| 2020 | +34.80% | +33.12% | +1.68% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -27.88% | +26.57% | +17.29% | +127.72% | 86.8% | 67.5% |
| 3-Year Rolling | +10.97% | +26.53% | +25.90% | +46.33% | 100.0% | 51.0% |
| 5-Year Rolling | +12.86% | +26.71% | +28.34% | +38.30% | 100.0% | 90.7% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-20 | 2020-03-23 | -37.2% | 1 months | 5 months |
| 2024-12-11 | 2025-03-03 | -23.1% | 3 months | 16 months |
| 2022-01-17 | 2022-06-20 | -19.7% | 5 months | 3 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| 1. Equity and Equity related securities (including REITs) of Small Cap companies | 65%-100% 2. Equity and Equity related securities (including REITs) of other companies - 0%-35% 3. Debt and money market instruments - 0%- 35% Please refer the Scheme Information Document for more details. |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio that predominantly invests in equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized and the Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 7,158 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Small Cap schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Small Cap Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundaram Small Cap Fund | 3.7 | +13.27% | 2.02% | 82.9% | Rs 4,044 cr | Compare → |
| HSBC Small Cap Fund | 4.7 | +12.12% | 1.77% | 97.4% | Rs 18,630 cr | Compare → |
| Union Small Cap Fund | 4.3 | +14.12% | 2.17% | 82.1% | Rs 2,796 cr | Compare → |
| Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund | 3.5 | +11.35% | 2.45% | 81.9% | Rs 1,286 cr | Compare → |
| Axis Small Cap Fund | 5.4 | +12.96% | 1.68% | 75.8% | Rs 30,679 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Edelweiss Small Cap Fund
What is the expense ratio of Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.94% with a base expense ratio of 1.54%, compared to the Small Cap category median of 2.17%.
Who manages Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund is managed by Dhruv Bhatia (tenure: 2.1 years since 2024-10-14).
What are the historical returns of Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 12.38% and a 5-year CAGR of 13.6%. Its 1-year return stands at +5.71%.
How large is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 7,158 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Small Cap peers.
How is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.4/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 16.46% with a maximum historical drawdown of -37.18%.