ICICI Prudential Small Cap 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: ₹96.93-0.75%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of ICICI Prudential 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 | -1.70% | 3.02% | 36 / 46 |
| 3Y Return | +8.85% | 12.94% | 32 / 34 |
| 5Y Return | +12.21% | 14.41% | 20 / 26 |
| 10Y Return | +15.19% | 16.58% | 9 / 12 |
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 ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to ICICI Prudential Small Cap 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 ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 32 out of 34 funds in the Equity: Small Cap category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 20 out of 26. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.17%. 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 ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹9,791.21 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 21.31% as of 21 Oct 2026. ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 8.85% CAGR over the same period, ranking 32 out of 34 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.38 compared to the Equity: Small Cap average of 0.53 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 32 out of 34 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.