The Wealth Company Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 17, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
The Wealth Company Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹11.5352 as of 16 Sep 2026 and an AUM of ₹129 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%, and the scheme is tagged High Risk. Our view is that this is still an early-stage small-cap offering with very limited live history, so the key question is less about long track record and more about whether you are comfortable with sharp swings and an emerging portfolio.
The fund launched on 25 Mar 2026, so the return history is not yet mature. With a low-cost direct plan structure, a Nifty Small Cap benchmark, and a portfolio that includes a meaningful cash-like component among its largest positions, it may suit investors who want small-cap exposure and can tolerate a volatile journey rather than those looking for stable near-term outcomes.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹11.5352 as of 16 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹129 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.0% |
| Launch Date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Min SIP | ₹2,000 |
| Risk Category | High Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty Small Cap |
| Fund Category | Equity |
| Exit Load | 1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y |
| Fund Managers | Aparna Shanker, Chinmay Sathe |
The fund is managed by Aparna Shanker and Chinmay Sathe.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -2.62% | -2.45% |
| 3M | 2.88% | 2.10% |
| 1Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 3Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The recent picture is mixed. Over 1 month, the fund declined slightly more than the benchmark, which tells us it did not fully protect capital in the softer stretch. Over 3 months, it moved ahead of the benchmark by a modest margin, so the near-term trend is not one-way and has shown some recovery.
That shorter-term rebound matters because this is a newly launched small-cap fund, and the live record is still building. The available performance pattern suggests the portfolio can participate in an up-move, but it also absorbs down-moves with very little buffer. That is consistent with a High Risk tag and with the natural behaviour of small-cap strategies.
Because the fund has only been live since March 2026, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year return figures are not available yet. We therefore place more weight on the short operating history and the benchmark-relative behaviour than on any long-horizon reading. At this stage, the evidence points to a fund that is still finding its rhythm rather than one with a settled long-run compounding profile.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD The Wealth Company Small Cap?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wealth Company Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
| TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 27.33% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 24.01% | 20.78% | 19.46% |
| Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 19.7% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Union Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 18.13% | 16.46% | 16.71% |
| ITI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 17.75% | 23.78% | 18.52% |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the available 1-year figures, the fund trails the better-established peer set by a wide margin because it does not yet have a comparable trailing history. The 3-year and 5-year columns also remain unavailable for this fund, while several peers already show completed multi-year records, so the comparison currently favours peers that have had more time to compound.
The more useful takeaway is that the fund’s short-term behaviour has been modest rather than standout. Against peers with live 1-year numbers, it sits well below the stronger returns shown by several alternatives, and the absence of longer-run figures means the story is still one of a newer portfolio rather than a proven compounding record. Short-term and longer-term peer comparisons are therefore telling different stories: peers with completed histories look established, while this fund is still in its early build-out phase.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Receivable/Payable | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 4.28% |
| Ather Energy Limited | Domestic Equities | 3.24% |
| Motilal Oswal Financial Services | Finance | 2.91% |
| Data Patterns (India) Limited | Capital Goods | 2.6% |
| Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd | Capital Goods | 2.54% |
| Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Limited | Healthcare | 2.47% |
| The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 2.45% |
| Zen Technologies Limited | Capital Goods | 2.39% |
| Amber Enterprises India Limited | Consumer Durables | 2.33% |
| Jindal Steel Limited | Iron & Steel | 2.31% |
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 27.52% of the portfolio.
To see all holdings, visit the The Wealth Company Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan page
The largest disclosed holding is Net Receivable/Payable at 4.28%, which is sizable for a single line item but not dominant on its own. The next positions remain clustered in the low-2% to mid-3% range, so the drop from the first holding to the tenth is gradual rather than abrupt. That shape may suggest a portfolio that is still being built rather than one that is fully concentrated in a handful of names.
Because the top 10 holdings together account for 27.52% of the portfolio, the disclosed core is not overly concentrated in the largest names alone. At the same time, the fund has 57 total holdings, so the visible slice is spread across a fairly long tail of positions beyond the top 10. That mix could allow individual holdings to matter, but it also means portfolio outcomes are likely to depend on how the broader set of smaller positions develops over time.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk small-cap exposure and who can stay patient through uneven short-term moves. The early return pattern is limited in length and the benchmark comparison is mixed, so it is better suited to a longer horizon where the portfolio has time to mature.
The main trade-off is straightforward: you get access to an emerging small-cap portfolio with room to build, but you also accept that the near-term path may be choppy and that there is not yet a long performance record to anchor expectations. The portfolio’s broad holding count and modest top-weight concentration may reduce dependence on one or two names, but small-cap volatility still remains the defining feature.
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: 1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of The Wealth Company Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹11.5352 as of 16 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are not available yet because the fund is newly launched.
How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?
Over 1 month, the fund was slightly weaker than the benchmark, while over 3 months it was modestly ahead. The limited live history means the comparison is still short and should be read cautiously.
How does it compare with peer funds on available return data?
Its available short-term return profile is weaker than several peers with completed 1-year records, and the fund does not yet have 3-year or 5-year figures for a fuller comparison.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹2,000.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Aparna Shanker and Chinmay Sathe. The exit load is 1% on or before 1 year and nil after 1 year.
Bottom line
This is a very early-stage small-cap fund, so the most important feature is not a long return record but the combination of High Risk tagging, limited live history and a still-developing portfolio. Its recent behaviour is mixed versus the benchmark, and it does not yet have a mature 1-year, 3-year or 5-year record. Compared with peers that already show multi-year histories, it remains at a much earlier stage. That makes it more relevant for investors who want small-cap exposure and can accept uncertainty while the portfolio builds out.
Published on 17 September 2026 at 3:56 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.