Question 1

Which ETFs are similar to Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth?

Accepted Answer

ETFs similar to Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth in the Equity: Small Cap category include HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth, Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 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.

Question 2

What is the rank of Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth in its category?

Accepted Answer

The category rank of Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth is shown in the Trailing Returns section above.

Question 3

How does Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar ETFs?

Accepted Answer

Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.35%. The peers HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.32% and Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has 0.58%. 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.

Question 4

How does Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth's AUM compare to similar ETFs?

Accepted Answer

Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth has an AUM of ₹100.91 crore. The peers HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has an AUM of ₹2,708.09 crore and Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth has ₹250.24 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.

Question 5

Which ETF has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: Small Cap?

Accepted Answer

The top performing ETF in the Equity: Small Cap category on a 3-year basis is HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF-Growth with a CAGR of 10.90% as of 21 Oct 2026. Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth has delivered - CAGR over the same period. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.

Question 6

How does Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?

Accepted Answer

The Sharpe ratio of Zerodha Nifty Smallcap 100 ETF-Growth is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section on the Performance tab.

Period	This Fund	Category Avg	Category Rank
1Y Return	+1.13%	3.02%	26 / 46
3Y Return	—	12.94%	—
5Y Return	—	14.41%	—
10Y Return	—	16.58%	—

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