Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Small Cap - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Small CapBenchmark: NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index
NAV: ₹61.9+0.34%
24 Jul 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +15.16% | 4.52% | 3 / 44 |
| 3Y Return | +22.60% | 17.71% | 4 / 34 |
| 5Y Return | +19.73% | 16.59% | 3 / 25 |
| 10Y Return | — | 17.37% | — |
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 Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Small Cap category include Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth, HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth, and SBI 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 Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 4 out of 34 funds in the Equity: Small Cap category as of 23 Jul 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 3 out of 25. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.69%. The peers Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.70% and HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has 0.76%. 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 Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹2,572.4 crore. The peers Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹78,407 crore and HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has ₹40,416.8 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 27.24% as of 23 Jul 2026. Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 22.60% CAGR over the same period, ranking 4 out of 34 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.81 compared to the Equity: Small Cap average of 0.69 as of 23 Jul 2026. It ranks 5 out of 33 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.