Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund - Regular - Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Generated +12.7% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.91% is lower than category median (2.17%).
- Limited historical track record under 3 years; long-term cycle performance is still evolving.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +2.47% | +1.11% | +1.36% |
| 3 Months | -0.32% | -1.13% | +0.81% |
| 6 Months | +14.48% | +7.86% | +6.62% |
| 1 Year | +19.00% | +11.28% | +7.72% |
| Since Inception | +19.95% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +21.93% | +13.95% | +7.98% |
| 2025 | -5.32% | -3.98% | -1.34% |
| 2024 | +45.98% | +25.60% | +20.38% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -9.22% | +12.41% | +12.55% | +48.51% | 89.2% | 93.5% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-17 | 2025-03-03 | -23.9% | 2 months | 15 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity and Equity related instruments of small cap companies, Equity and Equity-related Instruments of companies other than Small cap companies including foreign companies, Debt and Money Market instruments (including cash and cash equivalents), Liquid and Debt Schemes of Mutual Fund, Units issued by REITs and InvITs | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
To generate capital appreciation by investing predominantly in Small Cap stocks. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective 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 8,735 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Small Cap schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
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.
Closest Small Cap Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSTMF SMALL CAP FUND | 6.6 | - | 2.83% | 76.9% | Rs 4,215 cr | Compare → |
| BAJAJ FINSERV SMALL CAP FUND | 4.8 | - | 2.38% | 91.0% | Rs 2,875 cr | Compare → |
| Tata Small Cap Fund | 3.7 | +8.21% | 1.69% | 90.7% | Rs 12,684 cr | Compare → |
| JM Small Cap Fund | 3.5 | - | 2.56% | 127.5% | Rs 916 cr | Compare → |
| QUANTUM SMALL CAP FUND | 3.8 | +9.16% | 2.31% | 72.7% | Rs 264 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund
What is the expense ratio of Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund?
Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.91% with a base expense ratio of 1.52%, compared to the Small Cap category median of 2.17%.
Who manages Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund?
Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund is managed by Ajay Khandelwal (tenure: 2.9 years since 2023-12-26).
What are the historical returns of Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund?
Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund has a 1-year return of +19.00%.
How large is Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund?
Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 8,735 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Small Cap peers.
How is Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?
Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.4/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund?
Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 17.43% with a maximum historical drawdown of -23.92%.