HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF
HDFC Mutual Fund · Equity ETF · exchange-traded fund
NAV (₹), 1 Oct 2026
177.0909
1-day change
-1.21%
1Y return
4.3%
3Y CAGR
13.0%
5Y CAGR
n/a
Max drawdown, 5Y
n/a
NAV history month-end NAV, ₹ · 15 Feb 2023 to 1 Oct 2026
Returns vs Equity ETF median (255 schemes) and “Small & micro cap index” median (7)
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Small & micro cap index median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -4.4% | -6.5% | -4.3% |
| 3 months | -1.2% | -5.3% | -1.0% |
| 6 months | 19.3% | 5.1% | 19.5% |
| Year to date | 5.5% | -7.6% | 5.8% |
| 1 year | 4.3% | -3.4% | 4.3% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 13.0% | 7.8% | 13.0% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 7.2% | n/a |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 11.4% | n/a |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 11.2% | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 20.1% | – | – |
“Small & micro cap index” is MFIC's grouping of Equity ETF schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
Rolling returns every business-day start date
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 6.0% | 9.6% |
| 3Y rolling median | 19.0% | 14.9% |
| 3Y rolling worst | 13.0% | 6.0% |
| 3Y periods positive | 100% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 14.4% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 5.9% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
Risk 36 months, monthly returns, Rf 6.5%
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 21.9% | 16.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.53 | 0.20 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
Drawdowns peak-to-trough falls in NAV
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −26.1% | −21.0% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −20.6% |
| Current drawdown | −5.3% | −11.6% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
Fund managers and scheme facts Scheme Summary Document via AMFI
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Mor | n/a | |
| Nandita Menezes | n/a | |
| Arun Agarwal | n/a |
Objective: To generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index, subject to tracking error.There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation: Securities covered by NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index (TRI): 95% - 100%; Debt Securities & Money Market Instruments : 0% - 5% For detailed asset allocation, refer Scheme Information Document (SID) available on the website.
Benchmark (tier 1): NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index (TRI)
Minimum application: On an On-going Basis: A. On the Stock Exchange: Investors (including Market Makers and Large Investors) can subscribe (buy) Units on a continuous basis on the Stock Exchanges, in minimum lot of 1 (one) unit and in multiples thereof. B. Directly with the Fund: Market Makers and Large Investors* may approach the Fund directly for subscription of units of the ETF at the Intra-Day NAV in multiples of Creation Unit size. *The minimum application amount for Large Investors shall be Rs. 25 Crores (apart from the requirement of the application being in multiples of Creation Unit Size). Each Creation Unit Size will consist of 35,000 Units of the ETF and 1 Unit of the ETF will be approximately equal to 1/100th of the value of NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index (TRI). For details, refer Scheme Information Document (SID) available on the website.
Allotment date: 15 Feb 2023
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
Cost, size and riskometer as disclosed to AMFI
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), ETF | 0.26% | 0.21% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 2,708 | 101 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
Official benchmark and category consistency
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 6.7% | 7.2% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 13.5% | 14.0% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Equity ETF ETFs; how it is calculated.
Calendar-year returns NAV change from 31 Dec to 31 Dec
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 5.5% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | -5.8% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 26.6% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
Monthly SIP of ₹10,000 first business day of each month, ending 1 Oct 2026
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,26,191 | 9.7% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,96,059 | 6.3% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
About ETF figures. All figures use the ETF's NAV as published by AMFI. Investors buy and sell ETFs on the stock exchange at the traded price, which can be above or below NAV and adds brokerage and bid-ask costs. Liquidity varies between ETFs.
Scheme facts
AMC: HDFC Mutual Fund
Category: Equity ETF
Plan / option: ETF · Growth
AMFI scheme code: 151375
ISIN: INF179KC1FB2
First NAV in MFIC data: 15 Feb 2023
History: 3.6 years
Portfolio holdings: see the scheme's monthly portfolio disclosure on the fund house website
Schemes that behaved similarly correlation of monthly returns, last 5 years
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | Equity ETF | 1.00 | n/a |
| Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF | Equity ETF | 0.99 | n/a |
| Mirae Asset Nifty MidSmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100 ETF | Equity ETF | 0.95 | n/a |
| Mirae Asset Nifty500 Multicap 50:25:25 ETF | Equity ETF | 0.95 | n/a |
| Zerodha Nifty Midcap 150 ETF | Equity ETF | 0.94 | n/a |
| Mirae Asset Nifty Midcap 150 ETF | Equity ETF | 0.94 | 13.2% |
Questions about HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF
- What is the latest NAV of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
- The NAV of the ETF was ₹177.0909 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF in?
- It is classified as Equity ETF in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Equity ETF scheme tracks an equity index and trades on the stock exchange. MFIC compares it with 255 Equity ETF schemes (ETFs).
- What returns has HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by 4.3%. The 3-year CAGR is 13.0% (category median 7.8%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 19.0%, the lowest was 13.0%, and 100% of 3-year periods ended with a gain.
- What was the largest fall in HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 26.1%.
- How volatile is HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 21.9%, which is above the Equity ETF category median of 16.8%.
- What would a monthly SIP in HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹3,96,059 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 6.3%. This uses the ETF plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
- The total expense ratio of the ETF is 0.26% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Equity ETF ETFs: 0.21%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹2,708 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- What is the benchmark of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 13.5% for this plan against 14.0% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- Who manages HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF is managed by Abhishek Mor, Nandita Menezes, Arun Agarwal.
- What is the minimum investment in HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
- The minimum application amount is On an On-going Basis: A. On the Stock Exchange: Investors (including Market Makers and Large Investors) can subscribe (buy) Units on a continuous basis on the Stock Exchanges, in minimum lot of 1 (one) unit and in multiples thereof. B. Directly with the Fund: Market Makers and Large Investors* may approach the Fund directly for subscription of units of the ETF at the Intra-Day NAV in multiples of Creation Unit size. *The minimum application amount for Large Investors shall be Rs. 25 Crores (apart from the requirement of the application being in multiples of Creation Unit Size). Each Creation Unit Size will consist of 35,000 Units of the ETF and 1 Unit of the ETF will be approximately equal to 1/100th of the value of NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index (TRI). For details, refer Scheme Information Document (SID) available on the website.. SIP details: SIP, SWP, STP: Not Applicable.
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Data & disclosure. Source: AMFI daily NAV file and historical NAVs via mfapi.in; calculations by MFIC, as of 1 Oct 2026. Category medians use ETFs in the same AMFI category. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. This page is for research and education only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155). Methodology.