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 16 out of 35 ETFs in the Equity: Small Cap category as of 6 Sep 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 0.26%. The peers Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.50% and Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth has 0.23%. 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 ₹2,604.24 crore. The peers Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an AUM of ₹260.72 crore and Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth has ₹87.48 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 0.52 (as of 6 Sep 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.