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Several Small-Cap Mutual Funds Deliver Strong Returns Over Recent Months

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Several Small-Cap Mutual Funds Deliver Strong Returns Over Recent Months

Analysed 3 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·United States·Business
Several Small-Cap Mutual Funds Deliver Strong Returns Over Recent MonthsPreviousNext

Small-cap mutual funds have shown strong performance recently, with several schemes delivering notable returns. Over the past three months, four funds, including JM Small Cap Fund and Bank of India Small Cap Fund, posted returns exceeding 30%, while over six months, six small-cap funds delivered over 15%, led by Bank of India Small Cap Fund with around 21%. Performance varies over longer periods, and some top performers are relatively new with differing track records and ratings from Value Research.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on financial performance data without political framing. They present factual information about mutual fund returns and ratings from financial research sources, reflecting a neutral economic perspective. No political viewpoints or partisan interpretations are evident, as the coverage centers on investment performance and fund comparisons.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across the articles is generally positive, highlighting strong returns and recovery in small-cap funds. While the coverage emphasizes gains and top-performing schemes, it also notes variations in longer-term performance and fund ratings, providing a balanced view without excessive optimism or criticism.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byMrunal Wange· Business & Economy Editor· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
mint4 small-cap schemes delivered over 30 in 3 months. Do you own any? MintCenterPositive
economictimesBank of India Small Cap among 6 equity funds to deliver over 15 return in 6 months. Check details - Stellar performance in 6 monthsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 3 Jul, 09:36 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes3 Jul, 09:36 am
    Bank of India Small Cap among 6 equity funds to deliver over 15 return in 6 months. Check details - Stellar performance in 6 months
  2. 2
    mint3 Jul, 11:08 am
    4 small-cap schemes delivered over 30 in 3 months. Do you own any? Mint

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Bank of India Small Cap FundJM Small Cap FundMotilal Oswal Small Cap FundTrust Mutual Fund

Story context

Category
Business
Location
United States
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
3 Jul 2026
Key entities
Mutual fundMarket capitalizationMotilal OswalBank of IndiaAssets under managementCroreIndian rupeeCompound annual growth rateEquity (finance)Industrial training instituteUnited States