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Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

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AMC: Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund • Category: Small Cap • NAV: Rs 22.4489 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #4 in category (#86 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty Smallcap 250
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Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Outperformed category benchmark in 100% of historical 3-year rolling periods.
  • Generated +4.6% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
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Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund
Proxy (Nifty Smallcap 250)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 5,534 cr
Category: Rs 4,215 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
2.17%
Category Median: 2.17%
Base Expense (BER)
1.59%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
0.61
Category Median: 0.46
Beta
0.93
Category Median: 0.88
Alpha
+4.58%
Category Median: +2.26%
Standard Deviation
18.43%
Category Median: 17.45%
MFIQ Score
6.7/10
Average
Performance and risk metrics closely match category benchmarks.
Returns (30%) 7.8/10
3Y CAGR 17.3% against a category median of 13.5% (+3.8 points).
Risk Management (30%) 5.6/10
Sharpe ratio 0.61 (cat median 0.46), downside capture 84.8%, max fall -26.4%.
Consistency (20%) 8.2/10
100.0% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 3 of 3 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 5.0/10
Total expense ratio 2.17% vs category median 2.17% (+0.00% points).
Ranked #4 of 30 in Small Cap. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +4.08% +1.11% +2.97%
3 Months +1.48% -1.13% +2.61%
6 Months +11.33% +7.86% +3.47%
1 Year +14.30% +11.28% +3.02%
3 Years CAGR +17.30% +13.50% +3.80%
Since Inception +22.91% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.

Bank FD Benchmark
7.0% p.a. Fixed Deposit
Total Invested: ₹3,60,000
Maturity Value: ₹4,01,630
Interest Earned: +₹41,630
Actual Historical Performance
Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund
CAGR: +17.30%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 +15.63% +13.95% +1.68%
2025 -2.69% -3.98% +1.29%
2024 +27.96% +25.60% +2.36%
2023 +57.18% +41.38% +15.80%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -11.50% +23.93% +11.78% +72.20% 78.4% 82.0%
3-Year Rolling +15.66% +21.50% +21.70% +26.43% 100.0% 100.0%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
0.82
Category: 0.61
R-Squared
0.940
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
100.8%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
84.8%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2024-10-01 2025-03-03 -26.4% 5 months 16 months
2026-09-08 2026-10-23 -11.6% 1 months Not yet recovered
2024-02-06 2024-03-13 -10.5% 1 months 1 months

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity & Equity related instruments ^ 65% - 100%, Equity & Equity related instruments of other than Small Cap Companies: 0% - 35%, Money Market Instruments / other liquid instruments@ -)% - 35%,Units of mutual funds$ (Including Gold & Silver ETFs): 0% - 20% Units issued by REITs & InvITs - 0% - 10%. The Scheme may take exposure in equity derivative instruments to the extent of 50% of the Equity component. Investment in derivatives shall be for hedging, portfolio balancing and such other purposes as may be permitted from time to time under the Regulations and subject to guidelines issued by SEBI/RBI from time to time. # Definition of Small Cap Companies: 251st entities onwards in terms of full Market Capitalization. For the purpose of the above definition, the list of stocks/ REIT prepared by AMFI in this regard will be adopted.Note: For detailed Asset Allocation please refer Scheme Information Document of the Scheme available on our website www.mahindramanulife.com

Investment Objective & Strategy

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity & equity related securities of small cap companies, However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 5,534 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Small Cap schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Krishna Sanghavi
Managing scheme since 2024-10-24
2.0 yrs tenure
Manish Lodha
Managing scheme since 2022-12-12
3.9 yrs tenure

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

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.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

Closest Small Cap Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
ITI Small Cap Fund 6.5 +19.94% 2.20% 68.7% Rs 3,788 cr Compare →
BANK OF INDIA Small Cap Fund 5.7 +17.53% 2.24% 85.3% Rs 3,971 cr Compare →
Invesco India Small Cap Fund 7.6 +19.90% 1.83% 76.7% Rs 18,014 cr Compare →
LIC MF Small Cap Fund 4.9 +16.17% 2.63% 84.8% Rs 863 cr Compare →
BANDHAN SMALL CAP FUND 7.8 +21.17% 1.73% 80.8% Rs 38,024 cr Compare →

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund

What is the expense ratio of Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund?

Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.17% with a base expense ratio of 1.59%, compared to the Small Cap category median of 2.17%.

Who manages Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund?

Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund is managed by Krishna Sanghavi (tenure: 2.0 years since 2024-10-24).

What are the historical returns of Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund?

Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 17.3%. Its 1-year return stands at +14.30%.

How large is Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund?

Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 5,534 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Small Cap peers.

How is Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?

Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.7/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund?

Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 18.43% with a maximum historical drawdown of -26.44%.