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Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth option

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AMC: Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund • Category: Small Cap • NAV: Rs 13.9939 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #15 in category (#284 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty Smallcap 250
Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
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Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund
Proxy (Nifty Smallcap 250)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 1,286 cr
Category: Rs 4,215 cr (small)
Total Expense (TER)
2.45%
Category Median: 2.17%
Base Expense (BER)
1.85%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
0.35
Category Median: 0.46
Beta
0.86
Category Median: 0.88
Alpha
-0.18%
Category Median: +2.26%
Standard Deviation
17.18%
Category Median: 17.45%
MFIQ Score
3.5/10
Weak
Lagging category peers on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, or expense drag.
Returns (30%) 2.8/10
3Y CAGR 11.3% against a category median of 13.5% (-2.1 points).
Risk Management (30%) 4.8/10
Sharpe ratio 0.35 (cat median 0.46), downside capture 81.9%, max fall -25.4%.
Consistency (20%) 4.0/10
100.0% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 0 of 2 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 2.0/10
Total expense ratio 2.45% vs category median 2.17% (+0.28% points).
Ranked #15 of 30 in Small Cap. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +1.51% +1.11% +0.40%
3 Months -1.55% -1.13% -0.42%
6 Months +2.71% +7.86% -5.15%
1 Year +7.55% +11.28% -3.73%
3 Years CAGR +11.35% +13.50% -2.15%
Since Inception +11.68% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.

Bank FD Benchmark
7.0% p.a. Fixed Deposit
Total Invested: ₹3,60,000
Maturity Value: ₹4,01,630
Interest Earned: +₹41,630
Actual Historical Performance
Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund
CAGR: +11.35%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 +8.70% +13.95% -5.25%
2025 -6.61% -3.98% -2.63%
2024 +24.42% +25.60% -1.18%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -11.47% +3.94% +2.61% +37.30% 63.6% 47.0%
3-Year Rolling +9.83% +10.65% +10.79% +11.11% 100.0% 0.0%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
0.45
Category: 0.61
R-Squared
0.918
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
84.9%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
81.9%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2024-10-01 2025-02-28 -25.4% 5 months Not yet recovered
2024-02-06 2024-03-13 -11.5% 1 months 1 months

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity & Equity related instruments ^ of small cap companies : 65% 100% Equity and equity related instruments^ of other than small cap companies # $ : 0% 35% Money Market and other liquid instruments**, Gold and Silver instruments (through ETFs) : 0% 35% Units issued by INvITs : 0% 10% Units of Mutual Funds as permitted by SEBI : 0% 10% Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

The Scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized.

ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 1,286 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as small relative to Small Cap schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Paresh Jain
Managing scheme since 2026-07-01
0.4 yrs tenure
Himanshu Singh
Managing scheme since 2024-10-21
2.1 yrs tenure

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

Closest Small Cap Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
HSBC Small Cap Fund 4.7 +12.12% 1.77% 97.4% Rs 18,630 cr Compare →
UTI Small Cap Fund 4.2 +11.21% 2.01% 86.9% Rs 5,285 cr Compare →
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund 5.4 +12.38% 1.94% 79.8% Rs 7,158 cr Compare →
SBI Small Cap Fund 4.2 +10.47% 1.60% 75.4% Rs 41,354 cr Compare →
Sundaram Small Cap Fund 3.7 +13.27% 2.02% 82.9% Rs 4,044 cr Compare →

Frequently Asked Questions about Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund

What is the expense ratio of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.45% with a base expense ratio of 1.85%, compared to the Small Cap category median of 2.17%.

Who manages Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund is managed by Paresh Jain (tenure: 0.4 years since 2026-07-01).

What are the historical returns of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 11.35%. Its 1-year return stands at +7.55%.

How large is Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 1,286 cr, placing it in the 'small' size band relative to Small Cap peers.

How is Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?

Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 3.5/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 17.18% with a maximum historical drawdown of -25.37%.