HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth
Equity: Small Cap - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Small CapBenchmark: NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
₹170-1.09%
22 Oct 2026
Tracking Difference
Annualised return gap between HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth and its benchmark index over 1Y, 3Y, 5Y and 10Y periods, compared to the average of all funds tracking the same benchmark.
| Name | 1 Y | 3 Y | 5 Y | 10 Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.50% | -0.49% | - | - |
| Avg. of funds with same benchmark | -0.50% | -0.49% | - | - |
Rolling Returns Analysis
Rolling annualized returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth across 1Y, 3Y and 5Y windows — average, best, worst returns and percentage of positive return periods.
| Metric | 1 Yr Rolling Returns | 3 Yr Rolling Returns | 5 Yr Rolling Returns | 7 Yr Rolling Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis period | 22 Feb, 2024 - 22 Oct, 2026 | 27 Feb, 2026 - 22 Oct, 2026 | - | - |
| Average returns | 18.97% | 18.67% | - | - |
| Standard deviation | 26.37% | 2.85% | - | - |
| Best returns | 78.43% 1 year ending on 04 Apr, 2024 | 23.91% 3 years ending on 07 May, 2026 | - | - |
| Worst returns | -11.56% 1 year ending on 10 Dec, 2025 | 11.38% 3 years ending on 22 Oct, 2026 | - | - |
| Period with positive return | 72.84% | 100.00% | - | - |
| Period with return > 5% | 53.41% | 100.00% | - | - |
| Period with return > 10% | 39.00% | 100.00% | - | - |
| Period with return > 15% | 33.99% | 84.38% | - | - |
| Beat % Category | 50.53% | 87.50% | - | - |
| Beat % Benchmark | 27.01% | 21.25% | - | - |
Trailing Returns
Point-to-point returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth vs category average for YTD, 1M, 6M, 1Y, 3Y, 5Y and 10Y periods — with category rank and total funds count.
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5%
10%
15%
1.1%
4.5%
1.5%
YTD
-7.9%
-7.6%
-7.7%
1 M
1.1%
3.6%
1.4%
6 M
-1.7%
1.9%
-1.9%
1 Y
10.9%
11.7%
12.9%
3 Y
13.0%
13.1%
5 Y
15.2%
13.4%
10 Y
Fund
Equity: Small Cap
NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index
| Name | YTD | 1 M | 6 M | 1 Y | 3 Y | 5 Y | 10 Y | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.06% | -7.86% | 1.10% | -1.74% | 10.90% | - | - | 18.34% |
| Equity: Small Cap | 4.50% | -7.59% | 3.55% | 1.87% | 11.68% | 13.04% | 15.19% | - |
| NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index | 1.54% | -7.67% | 1.44% | -1.92% | 12.88% | 13.05% | 13.45% | - |
| Rank in category | 34 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 19 | - | - | - |
| Funds in category | 52 | 58 | 55 | 46 | 35 | 26 | 12 | - |
Period Returns
Calendar-year, quarterly and monthly return history of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth. Toggle between bar chart and table view to analyse periodic performance trends.
Historical Performance
Track NAV movement and cumulative returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth across 1M, 6M, 1Y, 3Y, 5Y and since-inception periods. Compare SIP and lumpsum growth over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 1-year returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has delivered a 1-year return of -1.74% as of 21 Oct 2026. During the same period, its benchmark NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index returned -1.92%. The fund has outperformed its benchmark over this period.
What are the 3-year returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has delivered a 3-year CAGR of 10.90% as of 21 Oct 2026. Its benchmark NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index returned 12.88% CAGR over the same period. CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) is the right way to evaluate multi-year ETF performance as it smooths out year-to-year volatility.
What are the 5-year returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
The 5-year CAGR for HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth is shown in the Trailing Returns section above.
What are the returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth since inception?
Since its launch on 20 Feb 2023, HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has delivered a CAGR of 18.34%. Since-inception returns reflect the fund's full history and give the most complete picture of long-term performance.
How has HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth performed vs its category over the long term?
Over the long term, HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has ranked 19 out of 35 funds in the Equity: Small Cap category on a 3-year basis, and - on a 5-year basis. Category rank is one of several factors to consider alongside risk metrics and rolling return consistency when evaluating a fund.
What is the Sharpe ratio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
The Sharpe ratio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth is 0.43 (as of 21 Oct 2026). The Sharpe ratio measures how much return the fund generates per unit of risk (volatility) taken. A Sharpe ratio above 1.0 is generally considered good — the higher the ratio, the better the risk-adjusted return.
What is the alpha of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
The 3Y alpha of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth is 1.05% (as of 21 Oct 2026). Alpha measures the excess return generated by the fund over and above its benchmark NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index, after adjusting for risk. A positive alpha means the fund manager has added value beyond what the market delivered. A negative alpha means the fund has underperformed its benchmark on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the beta of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
The beta of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth is 1.00 (as of 21 Oct 2026). Beta measures how sensitive the fund is to market movements relative to its benchmark NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index. A beta of 1 means the fund moves in line with the market. A beta above 1 means it is more volatile than the market; below 1 means it is less volatile. HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth's beta of 1.00 indicates it is more aggressive than its benchmark.
What are the rolling returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
The average 1-year and 3-year rolling returns of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth is 18.97% and 18.67% respectively. Rolling returns show the fund's annualized return across every possible 1-year and 3-year investment window, making them a far more reliable measure of consistency than point-to-point returns, which depend heavily on the start and end date chosen.