quant Small Cap Fund - Growth - Regular Plan
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Outperformed category benchmark in 91% of historical 3-year rolling periods.
- Generated +3.3% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.65% is lower than category median (2.17%).
- Over 30 years of operational history across different market cycles.
- Large asset base (₹35,431 Cr) may make active stock entry and exit slower in mid/small caps.
- Experienced a maximum drawdown of -52.1% during severe market crashes.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +0.47% | +1.11% | -0.64% |
| 3 Months | -0.71% | -1.13% | +0.42% |
| 6 Months | +8.02% | +7.86% | +0.16% |
| 1 Year | +10.39% | +11.28% | -0.89% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +15.64% | +13.50% | +2.14% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +15.83% | +13.60% | +2.23% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +32.32% | +22.98% | +9.34% |
| 10 Years CAGR | +19.50% | +16.91% | +2.59% |
| Since Inception | +14.27% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in quant Small Cap Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.62% | +13.95% | -1.33% |
| 2025 | -2.25% | -3.98% | +1.73% |
| 2024 | +22.35% | +25.60% | -3.25% |
| 2023 | +46.38% | +41.38% | +5.00% |
| 2022 | +9.50% | -0.63% | +10.13% |
| 2021 | +88.05% | +61.25% | +26.80% |
| 2020 | +75.10% | +33.12% | +41.98% |
| 2019 | -23.51% | +2.56% | -26.07% |
| 2018 | +2.67% | -19.99% | +22.66% |
| 2017 | +5.25% | +42.89% | -37.64% |
| 2016 | +10.21% | +2.64% | +7.57% |
| 2015 | +8.24% | +8.98% | -0.74% |
| 2014 | +11.41% | +101.80% | -90.39% |
| 2013 | +7.56% | +3.75% | +3.81% |
| 2012 | +13.21% | +40.47% | -27.26% |
| 2011 | -5.05% | -27.16% | +22.11% |
| 2010 | +25.41% | +25.41% | 0.00% |
| 2009 | +9.89% | +115.82% | -105.93% |
| 2008 | -7.94% | -57.62% | +49.68% |
| 2007 | +24.28% | +52.70% | -28.42% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -43.49% | +17.87% | +8.71% | +218.73% | 83.4% | 77.7% |
| 3-Year Rolling | -16.85% | +16.00% | +9.94% | +69.32% | 93.4% | 90.8% |
| 5-Year Rolling | -10.14% | +15.46% | +9.89% | +52.70% | 96.2% | 100.0% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-27 | 2020-03-24 | -52.1% | 58 months | 6 months |
| 2022-01-17 | 2022-06-20 | -25.7% | 5 months | 6 months |
| 2024-09-27 | 2025-03-03 | -24.7% | 5 months | 16 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity and equity related instruments of small cap companies:- 65-100% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Other equity and equity related instruments which are in the top 250 stocks by market capitalization.:- 0-35% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Debt and money market securities:- 0-35% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Units issued by InvITs:- 0-10% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Residual Portion*: Gold and Silver instruments subject to the ceilings laid out in MF Regulations:- 0-35% | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The primary investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate capital appreciation & provide long-term growth opportunities by investing in a portfolio of Small Cap companies. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 35,431 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as stretched 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIC MF Small Cap Fund | 4.9 | +16.17% | 2.63% | 84.8% | Rs 863 cr | Compare → |
| DSP Small Cap Fund | 5.1 | +15.10% | 1.70% | 87.5% | Rs 21,210 cr | Compare → |
| BANK OF INDIA Small Cap Fund | 5.7 | +17.53% | 2.24% | 85.3% | Rs 3,971 cr | Compare → |
| PGIM India Small Cap Fund | 4.5 | +13.72% | 2.35% | 75.2% | Rs 1,773 cr | Compare → |
| Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund | 6.7 | +17.30% | 2.17% | 84.8% | Rs 5,534 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about quant Small Cap Fund
What is the expense ratio of quant Small Cap Fund?
quant Small Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.65% with a base expense ratio of 1.32%, compared to the Small Cap category median of 2.17%.
Who manages quant Small Cap Fund?
quant Small Cap Fund is managed by Ankit Pande (tenure: 6.5 years since 2020-05-10).
What are the historical returns of quant Small Cap Fund?
quant Small Cap Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 15.64% and a 5-year CAGR of 15.83%. Its 1-year return stands at +10.39%.
How large is quant Small Cap Fund?
quant Small Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 35,431 cr, placing it in the 'stretched' size band relative to Small Cap peers.
How is quant Small Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?
quant Small Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.5/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is quant Small Cap Fund?
quant Small Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 17.82% with a maximum historical drawdown of -52.06%.