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Edelweiss Small Cap Fund

Small Cap Fund

Launch Date: 18 Jan 2019

Suitable for

Investment Period

7+ year investments

High risk investors

Comfortable with significant ups and downs in investment values.

Review

Provides average results with good recent performance though long-term data is limited.

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Edelweiss Small Cap Fund

Small Cap Fund

Fund Health

Returns 📈

Typically 22-25% if held 7+ years

Risk ⚠️

Risk of less than FD returns -

Very Low

Quality 🏆

Extra Returns for the Risk -

Strong

Consistency of Performance -

Average

Peer Performance

FundRolling 7Y ReturnsLast
3Y Returns
Risk
< FD Returns
Consistency
Of Performance

Edelweiss Small Cap Fund

23%

18%

0%

Average

Nippon India Small Cap Fund

23%

19%

12%

Good

Bank Of India Small Cap Fund

25%

20%

0%

Good

Nifty Smallcap 250

Benchmark

15%

21%

26%

Small Cap Fund

Category Average

20%

18%

16%

Return

Long Term -

Good

Better or close to other funds / index

Recent

Good

Better or close to other funds / index

Overall

Strong

Does well in both long-term and recent performance

Risk

Risk of low returns

Good

Better or close to other funds in avoiding low returns

Extra Return for the Risk

Good

Delivers strong returns for the risk taken compared to peers

Consistency

Average

Sometimes outperforms, sometimes underperforms compared to peers

Overall Performance

Overall

Good

Strong overall performance across all metrics

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Track Record

Recent Performance

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+50%

+30%

+10%

-10%

0%

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Index

Fund

When market falls

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-0%

-10%

-20%

-30%

-40%

-50%

Mar '20

Jun '22

Mar '24

Index

Fund

During big market falls, your fund falls less than the market.

Recovery time after falls

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13 months

Fund

|

15 months

Index

Average time taken to recover after a major fall

Fastest recovery

2 mth|2 mth

Slowest recovery

23 mth|27 mth

Details

AUM

₹868 Cr

Expense Ratio

0.43%

Exit Load

N/A

Minimum Amount

₹5000.00

Fund Manager

N/A

Fund House

Edelweiss Asset Management Limited

Launch Date

18 Jan 2019

Age

7 years

Category

Small Cap Fund

Benchmark

NIFTY SMALLCAP 250 TRI

FAQs

Is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund a good mutual fund?

Edelweiss Small Cap Fund is a Good fund based on its returns, risk and consistency.

Historically:

Typical returns have been around 23%

Risk of earning less than FD returns has been Very Low

Performance consistency has been Average

Compared with other funds in the Small Cap Fund category, it has delivered better returns while taking less risk.

This fund may be suitable for investors with an investment horizon of at least 7+ years.

Should I invest in Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?

If you're looking for a Small Cap Fund fund, Edelweiss Small Cap Fund is one of the stronger options based on its long-term returns, risk management and consistency.

However, your investment horizon, risk tolerance and existing portfolio should also be considered before investing.

Is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund safe?

No equity mutual fund is completely safe.

Compared with similar funds, Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has shown Good downside protection.

Historically, investors holding the fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 0% of periods.

This suggests the fund carries less risk relative to its peers.

Can I lose money in Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?

Yes.

Like all equity mutual funds, Edelweiss Small Cap Fund can generate negative returns over shorter periods.

Historically, investors holding the fund for 7+ years experienced negative returns in approximately 0% of periods.

The probability generally decreases as the investment horizon increases.

What returns can I expect from Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?

Historically, investors holding Edelweiss Small Cap Fund for 7+ years experienced:

Typical returns around 23% p.a.

Best represented by recent returns of 22% p.a.

Worst historical outcome of 21% p.a.

Actual future returns will differ, but historical rolling returns provide a realistic range of outcomes.

How risky is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?

Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has a Very Low risk profile compared with similar funds.

Historically:

Probability of earning less than FD returns: 0%

Average fall during major market declines: 22%

Average recovery time: 13 months

How does Edelweiss Small Cap Fund perform during market crashes?

During major market declines, Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has historically fallen around 22% compared with 28% for its benchmark.

This means the fund has protected investors better than the benchmark during difficult periods.

How long does Edelweiss Small Cap Fund take to recover after a fall?

Historically, Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has taken around 13 months to recover from major market declines.

The benchmark recovered in approximately 14 months.

Faster recovery times generally indicate stronger resilience during market corrections.

Who should invest in Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?

Edelweiss Small Cap Fund may be suitable for investors who:

Have an investment horizon of at least 7+ years

Are comfortable with High risk

Want exposure to Small Cap Fund funds

Who should avoid Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?

This fund may not be suitable for investors who:

Need money within 7+ years

Cannot tolerate market volatility

Prefer guaranteed returns

Are looking for a different investment style

Is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund suitable for SIP investing?

Edelweiss Small Cap Fund can be suitable for SIP investors with a horizon of at least 7+ years.

SIPs can help reduce the impact of short-term market volatility by investing across different market conditions.

What is the probability that Edelweiss Small Cap Fund earns less than a fixed deposit?

Historically, investors holding Edelweiss Small Cap Fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 0% of periods.

This metric helps investors understand downside risk rather than focusing only on average returns.

How consistent is Edelweiss Small Cap Fund?

Edelweiss Small Cap Fund has shown Average consistency compared with other funds in its category.

Historically:

Top performer: 13%

Bottom performer: 0%

Is the extra return from Edelweiss Small Cap Fund worth the risk?

Risk-adjusted performance measures whether investors were adequately rewarded for the risks taken.

Historically, Edelweiss Small Cap Fund delivered Good risk-adjusted returns compared with similar funds.

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