TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★★5/5 vs 31 of 33 Small Cap Fund peers1Y- 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). Based on a 1-year record — this fund is too young for a 3-year CAGR, so its performance is ranked on 1Y against the same peers. 31 of the 33 Small Cap Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
Not enough Small Cap Fund peers to rank yet
Volatility 18.6% vs 17.8% category avg
2.9% expense vs 2.1% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Ahead of the Small Cap Fund average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 23.06pp
- Ranks #1 of 33 on 1-year return in its Small Cap Fund cohort
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 1.29 vs 0.36 Small Cap Fund average
Concerns
- High expense ratio (2.94%) vs the Small Cap Fund average of 2.08%
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 | +4.67% | +3.41% | +1.26% |
| 3M abs | +15.15% | +11.09% | +4.06% |
| 6M abs | +28.22% | +14.58% | +13.64% |
| 1Y CAGR | +30.58% | +7.52% | +23.06% |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +12.38% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +12.56% | — |
Category average across peers in Small Cap Fund (up to 33 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 33 peers in Small Cap Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
10 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.
- -24.2%03 Jan 2025 → 03 Mar 2025
Fell over 2 months, back to the old high on 28 Oct 2025 — 8 months under water after the low.
- -14.4%17 Nov 2025 → 23 Mar 2026
Fell over 4 months, back to the old high on 27 Apr 2026 — 35 days 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 | +25.82% | +9.91% | +15.91% | |
| 2025 | -0.65% | -6.01% | +5.36% | |
| 2024part | +6.96% | — | — |
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, ₹1,819Cr 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.
12 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into TRUSTMF 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.
Trust 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.
Market Guru | Mihir Vora Of TRUST Mutual Fund On Banks, IT & Market Outlook
Business Today · 15d ago
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NDTV Profit · 22d ago
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Moneycontrol.com · 28d ago
New fund offers from Abakkus, Trust, Wealth Company and Baroda BNP Paribas open; check details
Upstox · 15 Jul 2026
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Business Today · 15 Jul 2026
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Moneycontrol.com · 13 Jul 2026
Trust Mutual Fund bets on capital goods, infra despite rich valuations; cautious on PSU banks, FMCG and...
Moneycontrol.com · 10 Jul 2026
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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 TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund is ₹13.45 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund delivered?
TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund has returned +30.58% over 1 year and +17.64% 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 TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund?
TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.94% 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 TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund?
Its largest holdings are The Federal Bank Ltd (2.2%), ITD Cementation India Ltd (2.2%), Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd (2.1%), Sansera Engineering Ltd (2.0%) and City Union Bank Ltd (2.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 18.6% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -24.2%. 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 1.29 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund's 1.29 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund?
TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund is benchmarked against the Tier I Benchmark: Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI, AMFI prescribed Benchmark. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund?
TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund is managed by Aakash Manghani and Mihir Vora at Trust.
How is TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund taxed?
TRUSTMF 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.