Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Small Cap - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Small CapBenchmark: NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹11.88-2.80%
23 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -4.96% | 0.13% | 39 / 46 |
| 3Y Return | — | 13.36% | — |
| 5Y Return | — | 13.85% | — |
| 10Y Return | — | 16.29% | — |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Small Cap category include Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth, SBI Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth, and HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth. These funds 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 fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
The category rank of Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Trailing Returns section above.
How does Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.38%. The peers Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.69% and SBI Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has 0.81%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹105.99 crore. The peers Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹80,905.6 crore and SBI Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has ₹41,059.2 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: Small Cap?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Small Cap category on a 3-year basis is Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 22.08% as of 22 Oct 2026. Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth has delivered - CAGR over the same period. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
The Sharpe ratio of Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section on the Performance tab.