Helios Small Cap Fund
Helios Mutual Fund · Small Cap · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -3.1% | -3.6% |
| 3 months | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| 6 months | 30.8% | 23.9% |
| Year to date | 15.3% | 12.0% |
| 1 year | n/a | 11.6% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.7% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 15.4% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 23.3% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.1% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 12.8% | – |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | n/a | 16.5% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 21.7% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.0% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 68% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 21.5% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 4.8% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 92% |
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 | 0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.77 |
| Beta | n/a | 0.86 |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | 2.9% |
| Upside capture | n/a | 87.14 |
| Downside capture | n/a | 82.75 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −16.9% | −32.4% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −47.5% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −24.1% |
| Current drawdown | −4.1% | −4.3% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 44 days | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 2.43% a year and the Direct plan's 0.89%, a gap of 1.54%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹34,58,603.
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 0.90% to 0.89% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 18 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 0.91% to 0.90% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 3 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 0.92% to 0.91% (AMFI TER disclosure)
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Alok Bahl | Primary | n/a |
| Pratik Singh | Comanage | n/a |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 0.89% | 0.90% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 1,885 | 5,373 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|
Official benchmark: Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Small Cap Direct plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty Smallcap 250 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 15.3% | 5.5% | +9.7% |
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.
- What is the latest NAV of Helios Small Cap Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹11.3300 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Helios 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 35 Small Cap schemes (Direct plans).
- What was the largest fall in Helios Small Cap Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 16.9%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Helios Small Cap Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.89% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Small Cap Direct plans: 0.90%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Helios Small Cap Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹1,885 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Helios 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 Helios Small Cap Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Helios Small Cap Fund is managed by Alok Bahl, Pratik Singh.
- What is the exit load of Helios Small Cap Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: (i) If units redeemed or switched out within 3 months from the date of allotment – 1% of the applicable NAV (ii) If redeemed/switched out after 3 months from the date of allotment – Nil Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Helios Small Cap Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 5,000/-. SIP details: SIP - Rs. 1,000/- ; STP - Rs. 1,000/- ; SWP - Rs. 1,000/-.
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