HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth NAV Rises to ₹156.12 on 6 October; AUM at ₹41,891 Crore

Key Takeaways:

• HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded a NAV of ₹156.12 on 6 October 2026, rising 0.62% during the valuation day. 
• Historical returns stood at -3.38% over one year, 9.63% annualised over three years and 13.84% annualised over five years. 
• The scheme managed approximately ₹41,891 crore, with a Direct Growth expense ratio of 0.79%. 
• TREPS was the largest overall disclosed allocation at 10.25%, while Firstsource Solutions was the largest displayed listed-equity holding at 3.71%. 

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded a NAV of ₹156.12 on 6 October 2026, increasing 0.62% for the valuation day. Both the exact NAV and valuation date appear on the fund's individual 5paisa primary card. 

The latest performance snapshot recorded a one-year return of -3.38%. The three-year CAGR stood at 9.63%, while the five-year annualised return was 13.84%. The five-year return exceeded the three-year figure by 4.21 percentage points. 

The fund managed approximately ₹41,891 crore, and its Direct Growth expense ratio stood at 0.79%. Minimum SIP and lump-sum investment amounts were both shown at ₹100. 

A notable feature of the displayed portfolio was its 10.25% allocation to TREPS. TREPS is a short-term money-market or liquidity exposure and should not be described as an equity stock. Firstsource Solutions was the largest listed equity holding at 3.71%, followed by Aster DM Quality at 3.56%, Gabriel India at 3.25% and eClerx Services at 3.09%. The five largest disclosed entries, including TREPS, accounted for 23.86%. 

Historical risk figures included alpha of 6.86, standard deviation of 5.08, beta of 0.96 and a Sharpe ratio of 0.34. They provide context on past portfolio behaviour but are not forecasts. 

HDFC Small Cap Fund predominantly invests in small-cap companies, although cash and liquidity instruments can form part of the portfolio. The 0.62% NAV rise on 6 October represents one daily valuation movement within this broader allocation. 

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