Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF FoF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹10.69 as of 17 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of ₹256 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 2.07%, 0% and 0%, and the scheme is tagged as High Risk. Our view is that this is a niche, higher-uncertainty option best read as a smallcap-factor exposure wrapper rather than a stable core holding.
The fund’s short-term return has stayed modest, while its benchmark comparison and one-holding portfolio suggest a focused, specialised structure. That profile may suit investors who can accept wide swings and want exposure to the underlying smallcap momentum-quality theme through an ETF FoF structure.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹10.69 as of 17 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹256 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| Launch Date | 01 Mar 2024 |
| Min SIP | ₹99 |
| Risk Category | High Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Others |
| Exit Load | 0.05% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D |
| Fund Managers | Ekta Gala, Akshay Udeshi |
The fund is managed by Ekta Gala and Akshay Udeshi.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -1.21% | -3.66% |
| 3M | 4.33% | -3.71% |
| 1Y | 2.07% | -7.13% |
| 3Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The fund’s recent path has been uneven, but the 3-month period stands out because it turned clearly positive while the benchmark stayed negative. That is a useful sign for short-term momentum, although it does not yet build a long record of consistency.
Over one month, the fund slipped slightly, but the fall was smaller than the benchmark’s decline. That tells us the underlying theme has still been better insulated than the benchmark in the most recent stretch, even though the return itself remained negative.
The one-year return is still modest at 2.07%, yet it is meaningfully better than the benchmark’s -7.13%. For us, that gap matters more than the absolute number, because it suggests the fund has recently navigated a difficult market backdrop more effectively than the benchmark.
The longer series does not show a smooth compounding story. Instead, it points to a fund that had phases of recovery after weakness, followed by fresh softness near the end of the period. That pattern fits a High Risk allocation, where timing and theme behaviour can matter more than in broader market funds.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF FoF?
A fund’s past returns alone don’t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.
The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan | 2.07% | Data not available | Data not available |
| DSP Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan | 74.79% | Data not available | Data not available |
| UTI Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan | 73.31% | 45.21% | Data not available |
| ICICI Pru Silver ETF FOF Direct Growth Plan | 72.38% | 45.03% | Data not available |
| Tata Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan | 69.73% | Data not available | Data not available |
| UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan | 35.4% | 35.95% | Data not available |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
On the available 1-year figures, this fund trails the stronger peer returns by a wide margin, with the silver and gold ETF FoF peers showing much higher gains. That said, its job is not necessarily to match the same return profile, because the underlying exposure is different and the fund has posted a positive 1-year result while the benchmark stayed negative.
The longer-horizon peer picture is mixed because only some peers have 3-year numbers, and those available figures are still far ahead of this fund’s 1-year outcome. So the short-term comparison looks clearly weaker, but the longer-term comparison is limited by missing 3-year and 5-year readings for many peers and by the fund’s own short track record.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF | Domestic Mutual Funds Units | 100.09% |
The portfolio is extremely concentrated in a single holding, so that one position is likely to drive nearly all of the fund’s behaviour. In absolute terms, the largest holding accounts for 100.09%, which means the scheme is effectively a wrapper around one underlying ETF rather than a broad basket of holdings.
Because there is only one disclosed holding, there is no fall-off from the largest to the tenth position. That makes the structure straightforward to read, but it also means investors are exposed to the underlying ETF’s movement rather than to diversification across many names.
With just one disclosed holding out of one total disclosed holding, the portfolio does not have a long tail. In our view, that concentration may simplify the exposure, but it could also make the fund more sensitive to the performance path of the single underlying instrument.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund is suited to investors who are comfortable with High Risk and who can hold through uneven short-term swings. The 1-year result is positive, but the 3-month and 1-month path shows that returns can fluctuate, so a longer horizon is more sensible than a short trading-style view.
The main appeal is the fund’s ability to stay ahead of the benchmark in the recent period while offering a focused smallcap-factor exposure. The main trade-off is concentration and volatility: the portfolio is essentially one underlying holding, so the outcome will depend heavily on that single exposure rather than on diversification across many positions.
Tax and exit load
| Holding period | Tax rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Units held less than 1 year | 20% | Short-term capital gains tax |
| Units held more than 1 year | 12.5% | Long-term capital gains tax |
Exit load: 0.05% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹10.69 as of 17 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
Its 1-year return is 2.07%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available in the current record.
How has it performed against the benchmark?
The fund’s 1-year return of 2.07% is better than the benchmark’s -7.13%. Over 3 months and 1 month, it also stayed ahead of the benchmark, although the short-term path was still uneven.
How does it compare with the available peer returns?
Its 1-year return is much lower than the peer funds with available 1-year figures in this set, especially the silver ETF FoF peers. The comparison is still useful because it shows how the fund’s recent outcome differs from that peer group’s stronger short-term numbers.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹99.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Ekta Gala and Akshay Udeshi. The exit load is 0.05% on or before 15D, and Nil after 15D.
Bottom line
This fund’s recent return profile is better than the benchmark, but the overall record is still short and uneven rather than smooth. Compared with the available peer figures, its 1-year return is much lower, while the portfolio structure is unusually concentrated because it effectively tracks one underlying ETF. That makes it a specialised, High Risk exposure that may suit investors who understand the smallcap momentum-quality theme and can tolerate volatility, but it is less compelling as a broad, steady core allocation.
Published on 18 September 2026 at 12:26 PM IST
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RIA disclosure
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.