Edelweiss Small Cap Fund
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 25 of 35 Small Cap Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Small Cap Fund (same plan and option). 25 of the 35 Small Cap Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +16.67% · ranks 13 of 35 Small Cap Funds
Volatility 16.3% vs 16.9% category avg
1.9% expense vs 2.2% category avg
100% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- 5-year return (+17.83%) beats the Small Cap Fund average (+16.67%)
- Low expense ratio (1.92%) vs the Small Cap Fund average of 2.19%
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Small Cap Fund average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 2.19pp
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios (vs Nifty Smallcap 250 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty Smallcap 250 price index — the closest match to this fund's mandate. Needs ~3 years of history; a low R² means the fund tracks the index loosely.
Fund vs category average (Small Cap Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +3.03% | +3.38% | -0.35% |
| 3M abs | +9.66% | +11.76% | -2.10% |
| 6M abs | +13.81% | +17.51% | -3.70% |
| 1Y CAGR | +10.47% | +12.66% | -2.19% |
| 3Y CAGR | +16.67% | +16.95% | -0.28% |
| 5Y CAGR | +17.83% | +16.67% | +1.16% |
Category average across peers in Small Cap Fund (up to 35 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 35 peers in Small Cap Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
79 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -37.2%20 Feb 2020 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 32 days, back to the old high on 24 Aug 2020 — 5 months under water after the low.
- -23.1%11 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2025
Fell over 3 months, back to the old high on 06 Jul 2026 — 16 months under water after the low.
- -19.7%17 Jan 2022 → 20 Jun 2022
Fell over 5 months, back to the old high on 08 Sep 2022 — 3 months under water after the low.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty Smallcap 250 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +10.70% | +9.91% | +0.79% | |
| 2025 | -2.44% | -6.01% | +3.57% | |
| 2024 | +24.93% | +26.43% | -1.50% | |
| 2023 | +42.13% | +48.10% | -5.97% | |
| 2022 | +1.65% | -3.65% | +5.30% | |
| 2021 | +67.50% | +61.94% | +5.56% | |
| 2020 | +34.80% | +25.09% | +9.71% | |
| 2019part | +11.10% | — | — |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹6,048Cr in April - June 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Edelweiss Small Cap Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Edelweiss in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, News, Photos and Videos
India Today · 7d ago
Edelweiss MF to pause SIPs, STPs in 7 overseas schemes from Aug 12
CNBC TV18 · 11d ago
Edelweiss MF suspends existing SIP, STP subscriptions in seven overseas schemes from August 11
Moneycontrol.com · 11d ago
28 international funds stop existing SIPs amid overseas investment limits; Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta says ‘no choice’
livemint.com · 12d ago
Edelweiss Mutual Fund temporarily suspends SIPs and STPs in its 7 funds
The Economic Times · 13d ago
Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund is open for subscription. Should you invest?
The Economic Times · 13d ago
Edelweiss Mutual Fund files offer document for Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund
Investment Guru · 14d ago
Temporary suspension of existing investments in global schemes of Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Value Research · 14d ago
Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Small Cap funds
Small cap funds invest in companies beyond the top 250 by size. They offer the highest growth potential of any equity category and also the sharpest falls, so they suit long horizons and strong stomachs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Edelweiss Small Cap Fund is ₹48.66 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Edelweiss Small Cap Fund delivered?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has returned +10.47% over 1 year, +16.67% per year over 3 years, +17.83% per year over 5 years and +23.52% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.92% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Its largest holdings are City Union Bank Ltd (3.2%), Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd (2.6%), Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (2.5%), Fortis Healthcare Ltd (2.5%) and Ajanta Pharma Ltd (2.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 16.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -37.2%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.63 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Edelweiss Small Cap Fund's 0.63 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund is managed by Trideep Bhattacharya, Raj Koradia and Dhruv Bhatia at Edelweiss.
How is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund taxed?
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.