HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Small Cap - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Small CapBenchmark: NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index
NAV: ₹19.16-1.98%
08 Jul 2026
Holdings Analysis
Equity, debt and cash allocation snapshot with market cap distribution for HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth.
Market Cap Distribution
Mid Cap (5.1%)
Small Cap (94.9%)
Historical Asset Allocation
| Asset | 31 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 28 Feb 2026 | 31 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 100.02% | 100.06% | 99.80% | 99.90% | 100.00% | 100.01% |
| Debt | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Others (incl. cash) | -0.02% | -0.06% | 0.20% | 0.10% | 0.00% | -0.01% |
| Commodities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Portfolio Snapshot
No. of Securities
250
P/E Ratio
33.78
P/B Ratio
3.34
Top Holding %
1.35%
Top 5 Holdings %
6.35%
Top 10 Holdings %
11.29%
AUM
₹662 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.32%
Since Inception
22.40%
Max Drawdown
-0.26%
Alpha
0.94%
Sharpe Ratio
0.63
Top Portfolio Holdings by Weight
Latest portfolio holdings sorted by allocation weight. Includes instrument name, sector, number of shares, market value (₹ Cr) and percentage of net assets. Switch dates or categories using the controls below.
| Instrument | Sector | No. of Shares | Value (Rs. Cr) | Weight | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. | Automobile | 1,46,608 | 8.91 | 1.35% | -0.02%↓ |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. | Financial | 3,08,886 | 8.92 | 1.35% | -0.04%↓ |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | Chemicals | 12,023 | 8.57 | 1.30% | 0.04%↑ |
| Delhivery Ltd. | Services | 1,82,610 | 8.26 | 1.25% | -0.06%↓ |
| Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. | Financial | 58,256 | 7.25 | 1.10% | -0.04%↓ |
| Angel One Ltd. | Financial | 2,11,750 | 7.14 | 1.08% | 0.08%↑ |
| RBL Bank Ltd. | Financial | 1,97,338 | 6.81 | 1.03% | 0.01%↑ |
| PNB Housing Finance Ltd. | Financial | 61,456 | 6.33 | 0.96% | -0.03%↓ |
| Computer Age Management Services Ltd. | Services | 78,595 | 6.22 | 0.94% | 0.05%↑ |
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd | Healthcare | 80,765 | 6.13 | 0.93% | 0.10%↑ |
| Bandhan Bank Ltd. | Financial | 2,91,434 | 6.07 | 0.92% | 0.03%↑ |
| Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. | Healthcare | 82,797 | 6.03 | 0.91% | 0.02%↑ |
| City Union Bank Ltd. | Financial | 2,36,089 | 6.03 | 0.91% | -0.07%↓ |
| HFCL Ltd. | Communication | 3,34,559 | 6.02 | 0.91% | 0.31%↑ |
| Ather Energy Ltd. | Automobile | 62,477 | 6.02 | 0.91% | 0.01%↑ |
| Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 2,10,076 | 5.91 | 0.89% | 0.01%↑ |
| Gland Pharma Ltd. | Healthcare | 26,028 | 5.86 | 0.89% | 0.19%↑ |
| Welspun Corp Ltd. | Metals & Mining | 42,854 | 5.9 | 0.89% | 0.06%↑ |
| JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Healthcare | 26,769 | 5.8 | 0.88% | 0.04%↑ |
| Manappuram Finance Ltd. | Financial | 1,79,480 | 5.84 | 0.88% | 0.07%↑ |
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Sector-wise Portfolio Allocation
Equity exposure by sector as a percentage of total net assets, tracked across recent portfolio dates. Identifies concentration risk and sector rotation trends in the fund's holdings.
| Sector | 31 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 28 Feb 2026 | 31 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial | 19.55% | 19.75% | 19.74% | 18.31% | 18.50% | 18.29% |
| Healthcare | 13.86% | 12.82% | 13.54% | 14.64% | 14.03% | 14.50% |
| Services | 10.89% | 10.94% | 11.23% | 13.06% | 13.78% | 13.30% |
| Capital Goods | 9.59% | 9.88% | 9.44% | 10.88% | 10.38% | 10.54% |
| Chemicals | 7.64% | 7.79% | 7.63% | 6.53% | 6.47% | 6.39% |
| Automobile | 7.13% | 7.08% | 7.06% | 4.97% | 4.97% | 5.03% |
| Metals & Mining | 5.91% | 5.57% | 5.34% | 5.21% | 5.27% | 4.93% |
| Construction | 4.41% | 4.46% | 4.29% | 3.93% | 4.06% | 4.32% |
| Energy | 3.89% | 4.42% | 4.29% | 3.49% | 3.41% | 3.40% |
| Consumer Staples | 3.73% | 4.03% | 4.03% | 4.99% | 5.09% | 5.30% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 3.22% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 3.68% | 3.34% | 3.44% |
| Technology | 3.04% | 3.08% | 3.11% | 3.34% | 3.80% | 3.92% |
| Materials | 2.73% | 2.85% | 2.98% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.22% |
| Communication | 2.21% | 1.80% | 1.54% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 1.38% |
| Insurance | 1.37% | 1.37% | 1.51% | 1.23% | 1.25% | 1.17% |
| Textiles | 0.44% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.55% | 0.50% | 0.49% |
| Others | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.41% | 0.39% |
Equity Insights
A detailed look at the equity holdings of this scheme — aggregated scores on value, momentum, quality parameters along with diversification and performance analysis.
Style Analysis
Value score
40.8 / 100
Weighted average Value score is 40.8. This indicates that portfolio is relatively reasonably valued using composite of value measures.
Price Momentum score
58.9 / 100
Weighted average Price Momentum score is 58.9. This indicates that portfolio has average momentum using composite of momentum measures.
Quality score
63.9 / 100
Weighted average Quality score is 63.9. This indicates that portfolio has average quality using composite of quality measures.
QVM score
57.7 / 100
Weighted average QVM score is 57.7. This indicates that portfolio has average QVM score and hence a neutral stance is warranted.
Red Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top holdings of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The top holdings of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth sorted by portfolio weight are listed in the Top Portfolio Holdings section of the Holdings tab.
How many stocks does HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth hold in its portfolio?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth holds 250 securities in its portfolio. The top 5 holdings account for 6.35% of the portfolio and the top 10 for 11.29% — a well-diversified portfolio that minimises stock-specific risk.
What is the sector allocation of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The sector allocation of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is in the Sector Allocation section, showing each industry's weight in the portfolio.
What is the equity and debt allocation of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
As of 31 May 2026, HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth has 100.02% in equity, 0.00% in debt and -0.02% in cash/others. This asset mix determines the fund's overall risk-return profile.
What is the market cap allocation of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth's equity portfolio — Mid Cap: 5.06%, Small Cap: 94.94%. Market cap allocation determines the fund's risk profile — large cap offers stability while mid and small cap offer higher growth potential with higher volatility.
Is HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth a concentrated or diversified fund?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth holds 250 securities, with the top 10 accounting for 11.29% of the portfolio and the top 5 for 6.35%. With 250 holdings, this is a well-diversified fund — stock-specific risk is limited.
What is the credit quality of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The credit quality breakdown of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth's debt portfolio is in the Credit Rating section. For equity-oriented funds, this section may not be applicable.
How often does HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth change its portfolio?
The portfolio currently holds 250 securities with the top 10 accounting for 11.29% as of 31 May 2026. Portfolio turnover reflects how actively the fund manager trades. A high turnover increases transaction costs while a low turnover reflects a buy-and-hold approach. Historical asset allocation snapshots across multiple dates are in the Holdings Analysis section.
What is the PE ratio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth's portfolio?
The weighted average PE ratio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth's portfolio is 33.78 and the PB ratio is 3.34. These metrics reflect the overall valuation and interest rate sensitivity of the portfolio.
When is the latest portfolio disclosure for HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The latest portfolio disclosure for HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is as of 31 May 2026. Mutual funds and ETFs in India are required to disclose their full portfolio monthly, within 10 business days of month-end. You can switch between historical disclosure dates using the date selector in the Top Portfolio Holdings section.