Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund
Mirae Asset Mutual Fund · Small Cap · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -3.9% | -3.6% |
| 3 months | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| 6 months | 17.7% | 23.5% |
| Year to date | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| 1 year | 7.9% | 11.3% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 13.5% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.2% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 21.7% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 16.0% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 12.6% | – |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 19.2% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 2.4% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 49% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 19.7% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 3.6% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 60% |
Benchmark: Nifty Smallcap 250 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund, price return).
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | n/a | 19.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.65 |
| Beta | n/a | 0.86 |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | 1.6% |
| Upside capture | n/a | 86.18 |
| Downside capture | n/a | 84.62 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −15.6% | −29.9% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −48.2% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −24.4% |
| Current drawdown | −4.5% | −4.4% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 91 days | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme invests mainly in the market below, which is also close to how many of them are benchmarked. Where that market stands today:
- P/E 34.1
- 1Y +3.6% · 3Y +12.2% p.a. · 5Y +12.8% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −5.1% from its 52-week high
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 2.09% a year and the Direct plan's 0.67%, a gap of 1.42%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹33,05,654.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
- 1 Oct 2026: TER reduced from 2.12% to 2.09% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 29 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 2.13% to 2.12% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 28 Sep 2026: TER increased from 2.12% to 2.13% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 18 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 2.13% to 2.12% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 15 Sep 2026: TER increased from 2.12% to 2.13% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 11 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 2.13% to 2.12% (AMFI TER disclosure)
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Varun Goel | Primary | 31 Jan 2025 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | 2.09% | 2.06% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 5,819 | 5,596 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 9.6% | 7.2% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Small Cap Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty Smallcap 250 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 5.9% | 5.5% | +0.3% |
Benchmark proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund (Direct plan NAV, price return), which carries its own costs. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,27,130 | 11.2% |
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.
- What is the latest NAV of Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹12.2570 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund in?
- It is classified as Small Cap in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Small Cap scheme invests at least 65% in small-cap stocks. MFIC compares it with 36 Small Cap schemes (Regular plans).
- What was the largest fall in Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 15.6%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Regular plan is 2.09% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Small Cap Regular plans: 2.06%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹5,819 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund?
- 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.
- Who manages Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund is managed by Varun Goel (since 31 Jan 2025).
- What is the minimum investment in Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund?
- The minimum application amount is ₹5,000. SIP details: 99.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by 9.5% and the Regular plan's by 7.9%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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