AM
Abhishek MorLead
Since Feb 2023
AUM managed
₹12,220.38Cr
Tenure
Since Feb 2023
Funds
18
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF
Small Cap FundHDFC Mutual Fund
NAV
₹177.46
-1.15% today
AUM
₹2,691.14 Cr
Fund size
Expense
0.25%
Regular plan
Min SIP
₹0
per month
Min Lumpsum
₹0
one-time
Exit Load
0.0
on redemption
Fund snapshot
Category rank--
Risk-o-meterVery High Risk
BenchmarkNifty Smallcap 250 TR INR (100%)
Number of holdings250
Inception15 Feb 2023
Exit load0.0
Risk metrics
Alpha-0.41
Beta1
Sharpe ratio0.49
Standard deviation21.77%
Sortino ratio0.8
Capital gains tax
Equity
STCG · short-term
20%Short-term gains taxed at 20%
Applies when equity fund units are sold within 12 months.
LTCG · long-term
12.5%Long-term gains taxed at 12.5%
Applies when equity fund units are sold after 12 months.
Equity-oriented mutual fund taxation applies based on holding period.
Fund managers
AA
Since Feb 2023
AUM managed
₹2,26,786.78Cr
Tenure
Since Feb 2023
Funds
51
NM
Since Mar 2025
AUM managed
₹2,17,480.85Cr
Tenure
Since Mar 2025
Funds
37
About HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF is an open-ended Small Cap Fund mutual fund scheme offered by HDFC Mutual Fund under the regular plan with the growth option. Its latest net asset value (NAV) is ₹177.46 per unit and the scheme manages ₹2,691.14 Cr in assets under management. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.25% and is benchmarked against Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INR (100%). Over the trailing 3 years, HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF has delivered +12.58% returns. SEBI's riskometer places this scheme in the Very High Risk category, so read the scheme information document before investing.
Investment objective
To generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index, subject to tracking error. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.
Regular Plan · Growth option · NAV as of 15 Oct 2026
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF returns
| Period | Fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -1.66% | -2.88% |
| 3 months | -2.60% | +1.33% |
| 6 months | +9.89% | +16.71% |
| 1 year | +3.44% | +10.93% |
| 3 years | +12.58% | +14.11% |
| 5 years | -- | +13.86% |
Rolling returns
| Period | Fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -- | -2.63% |
| 3 months | +8.35% | +2.76% |
| 6 months | +15.86% | +27.59% |
| 1 year | +11.52% | +12.40% |
| 3 years | +54.89% | +50.56% |
| 5 years | -- | +101.54% |
Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme related documents carefully.
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF — frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF?
The latest net asset value (NAV) of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF is ₹177.46 per unit, -1.15% over the previous trading day. NAV is declared by the AMC at the end of every business day.
What returns has HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF delivered?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF has returned +12.58% over the trailing 3 years (1 year: +3.44%). Returns beyond one year are annualised. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF charges an expense ratio of 0.25% per annum. The expense ratio is deducted from the scheme's assets, so the NAV you see is already net of it.
How risky is HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF?
SEBI's riskometer classifies HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF as Very High Risk, which is typical for a Small Cap Fund scheme. Match the scheme's risk level to your own risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing.
What is the minimum investment in HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF?
The minimum lumpsum investment in HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF is ₹0.
Who manages HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF?
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, holds ₹2,691.14 Cr in assets under management and invests across 250 holdings. This page covers the regular plan with the growth option.
Scheme identifiers
- Fund house
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Scheme category
- Equity
- Scheme sub-category
- Small Cap Fund
- Plan
- Regular plan
- Option
- Growth
- ISIN
- INF179KC1FB2
- Scheme code
- FS0000I32M