Top Small-Cap Mutual Funds Show Strong Risk-Adjusted and Long-Term Returns
Several small-cap mutual funds have demonstrated strong risk-adjusted returns and consistent long-term performance. Bandhan Small Cap Fund leads with the highest Sharpe ratio of 1 and a three-year return of 27.64%. Other notable funds include ITI Small Cap Fund, Invesco India Smallcap Fund, and Bank of India Small Cap Fund, all showing returns above 22% over three years. Over a 10-year period, funds like Quant Small Cap Fund and Nippon India Small Cap Fund delivered annualised SIP returns exceeding 20%, highlighting the category's wealth-creation potential across market cycles.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 5 Aug, 10:06 am. Other outlets followed.