Which funds are similar to ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth?
Funds similar to ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth in the Equity: Small Cap category are listed in the Similar Funds tab, selected based on same category and benchmark index.
How does ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth compare to the category average?
The comparison of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth against the Equity: Small Cap category average — returns, alpha, beta and Sharpe — is shown in the Category vs Scheme Returns section at the top of the Similar Funds tab.
What is the rank of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth in its category?
The rank of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth within the Equity: Small Cap category is shown in the Trailing Returns section on the Performance tab and the Similar Funds tab.
What are the alternatives to ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth?
Top alternatives to ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth in the Equity: Small Cap category, sorted by AUM, are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Funds tracking the same benchmark — NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index — are also listed separately.
How does ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
The expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth is 1.18%. Over a 20-year investment, a 0.5% difference in expense ratio on a ₹10 lakh corpus can amount to lakhs in additional wealth creation.
How does ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹ 8.95 k Cr. AUM reflects investor confidence. For small cap funds, very large AUM can limit portfolio flexibility.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: Small Cap category?
The top-performing funds by 3-year returns in the Equity: Small Cap category can be found by sorting the Similar Funds comparison table by the 3Y column.
Is ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth better than index funds in the same category?
Whether ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth beats index funds in the Equity: Small Cap category can be assessed by comparing its trailing returns against the benchmark returns in the Performance tab. ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an alpha of -1.18%, indicating underperformance vs the benchmark. Historically, active funds in India have shown mixed results vs index funds — large cap active funds tend to underperform index funds over 10 years, while mid/small cap active managers have often added alpha.
How does ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.50 and alpha of -1.18%. A Sharpe of 0.50 means the fund generates moderate returns per unit of risk. Risk-adjusted comparison across category peers — Sharpe, alpha and beta — is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section of the Performance tab.
Are there any funds tracking NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index with lower costs?
Funds tracking the same benchmark as ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth — NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index — are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Compare their expense ratios to find the most cost-efficient option for the same index exposure.
