Searching for the best smallcap funds? Check these top 4 picks for June 2026
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Criteria for shortlisting these smallcap funds
ETMutualFunds shortlisted top smallcap mutual funds based on mean rolling returns, consistency over the last three years, downside risk, outperformance, and asset size (threshold size is Rs 50 crore).
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Axis Small Cap Fund
Launched in November 2013, this smallcap fund has offered a 24.3% return based on rolling frequency over the last three years. Axis Small Cap Fund has been in the third quartile in the last two months. The scheme had been in the second quartile earlier.
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SBI Small Cap Fund
Launched in December 2009, this smallcap fund has offered a 23.1% return based on rolling frequency over the last three years. SBI Small Cap Fund has been in the fourth quartile in the last 12 months. The scheme had been in the third quartile earlier.
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Kotak Small Cap Fund
Launched in February 2005, this smallcap fund has offered a 24.8% return based on rolling frequency over the last three years. Kotak Small Cap Fund has been in the fourth quartile in the last 13 months. The scheme had been in the third quartile earlier.
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Nippon India Small Cap Fund
Launched in December 2010, this smallcap fund has offered a 31.5% return based on rolling frequency over the last three years. Nippon India Small Cap Fund has been in the second quartile in the last nine months. The scheme had been in the first quartile earlier.
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Considered universe
We considered the performance of regular, growth-oriented smallcap funds during the said period. Daily rolling returns were considered.
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Who should consider smallcap funds?
Are you wondering why anyone would take such high risk investing in smallcap schemes? These schemes have the potential to offer very high returns over the long term. That is why smallcap schemes are recommended only for aggressive investors with a very high risk appetite and a long investment horizon.