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
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Side-by-side comparison of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth with similar ETFs — tracking error, returns, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -1.74% | 1.87% | 31 / 46 |
| 3Y Return | +10.90% | 11.68% | 19 / 35 |
| 5Y Return | — | 13.04% | — |
| 10Y Return | — | 15.19% | — |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which ETFs are similar to HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth?
ETFs similar to HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth in the Equity: Small Cap category include Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth, Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth, and Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth. These ETFs follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the ETF comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth is ranked 19 out of 35 ETFs in the Equity: Small Cap category as of 21 Oct 2026. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of ETF quality than a single-period rank.
How does HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar ETFs?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.32%. The peers Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.58% and Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth has 0.35%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the ETF's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth's AUM compare to similar ETFs?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an AUM of ₹2,708.09 crore. The peers Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an AUM of ₹250.24 crore and Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth has ₹100.91 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a ETF's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for ETFs that invest outside large caps.
Which ETF has the best 3-year returns tracking NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index?
The top performing ETF in the Equity: Small Cap category is shown in the peer comparison table above.
How does HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
The Sharpe ratio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth is 0.43 (as of 21 Oct 2026). A full category-wide Sharpe ratio comparison isn't available for all peers, but you can compare risk-adjusted return metrics for individual funds in the peer table above.