{"id":218511,"date":"2026-08-25T12:20:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=218511"},"modified":"2026-08-25T12:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:50:24","slug":"sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> had a NAV of \u20b9215.1429 as of 24 August 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b939,954 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 8.0037%, 13.3638% and 16.3011%, respectively, and the fund is classified as High Risk. Our view is that it suits investors who can tolerate sharp swings and want a small-cap allocation with a long holding horizon.<\/p>\n<p>The fund has stayed close to its benchmark over the long run, but the recent 1-year return has been softer than the 3-year and 5-year run rates. That mix suggests a scheme that can compound well over time, yet still requires patience through weaker shorter stretches. The portfolio is heavily tilted to small companies, so short-term volatility is part of the journey.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_SBI_Small_Cap\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD SBI Small Cap?\">Should you BUY or HOLD SBI Small Cap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_SBI_Small_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_benchmark\" title=\"How does it compare with the benchmark?\">How does it compare with the benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\">What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_risk_category_of_this_fund\" title=\"What is the risk category of this fund?\">What is the risk category of this fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_exit_load_and_who_manages_the_fund\" title=\"What is the exit load and who manages the fund?\">What is the exit load and who manages the fund?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9215.1429<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b939,954 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 January 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty Small Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% if units are sold on or before 1 year; nil after 1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>R. Srinivasan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by R. Srinivasan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 24 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>4.05%<\/td>\n<td>3.09%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>11.15%<\/td>\n<td>7.44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>8.00%<\/td>\n<td>11.32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>13.36%<\/td>\n<td>14.34%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>16.30%<\/td>\n<td>15.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Recent performance has been constructive over short windows, with the fund ahead of the benchmark in 1 month and 3 months. That is useful, but it does not fully offset the weaker 1-year number, where the fund lagged the benchmark by a noticeable margin.<\/p>\n<p>Over the longer periods, the picture is steadier. The 3-year return is a little below the benchmark, while the 5-year return is slightly ahead, which tells us the fund has kept pace with the index over a full cycle rather than breaking away from it. That is consistent with a small-cap strategy that can be volatile year to year but still compounds meaningfully over time.<\/p>\n<p>The recent path also suggests that the fund has recovered from choppy phases rather than moving in a straight line. The shorter-term strength versus the benchmark and the softer 1-year result point to an uneven stretch, but the 3-year and 5-year outcomes still support a balanced long-horizon reading. In our view, the fund has shown enough persistence over time to remain relevant for investors who are comfortable with fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p>Against the benchmark, the fund is ahead in the 5-year frame and behind in the 1-year and 3-year frames. That split matters because it shows the fund is not consistently beating the benchmark, yet it also has not lost its ability to compound over a longer period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 24 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_SBI_Small_Cap\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD SBI Small Cap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding SBI Small Cap? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.0037%<\/td>\n<td>13.3638%<\/td>\n<td>16.3011%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/trustmf-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>32.6827%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bank-of-india-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27.445%<\/td>\n<td>23.7121%<\/td>\n<td>21.8824%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>23.9841%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/union-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Union Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>23.69%<\/td>\n<td>19.8355%<\/td>\n<td>19.2396%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/iti-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">ITI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>21.7811%<\/td>\n<td>26.6511%<\/td>\n<td>20.5897%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is well below the strongest figures in this group, while its 3-year and 5-year returns are more moderate than the better long-run outcomes shown by some peers with available histories. That means the fund\u2019s shorter-term momentum looks weaker than several peers, even though its longer-term record remains usable.<\/p>\n<p>The peer set tells two different stories. On the one hand, some peers have delivered stronger recent gains over 1 year. On the other hand, the fund\u2019s 5-year return is still competitive with a few peers that have complete longer-term records, which supports the case for evaluating it on a full-cycle basis rather than only on the latest year.<\/p>\n<p>For investors comparing small-cap schemes, the main question is whether they want stronger recent performance or a steadier long-run compounding profile. This fund appears more aligned with the second style, though still within a high-volatility category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 24 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Market-cap bucket<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Large cap<\/td>\n<td>1.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mid cap<\/td>\n<td>8.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Small cap<\/td>\n<td>78.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other cap<\/td>\n<td>11.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<th>Key holdings<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>BANK<\/td>\n<td>14.28%<\/td>\n<td>CITY UNION BANK LTD. (11.37%), KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (1.68%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUTOMOBILE &amp; ANCILLARIES<\/td>\n<td>11.24%<\/td>\n<td>ZF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS INDIA LTD. (5.92%), WABCO INDIA LTD. (1.79%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FINANCE<\/td>\n<td>8.34%<\/td>\n<td>ANANDRATHI WEALTH LTD. (3.04%), SBFC FINANCE LTD. (1.66%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CASH &amp; CASH EQUIVALENTS AND NET ASSETS<\/td>\n<td>6.76%<\/td>\n<td>TREPS (6.87%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DOMESTIC EQUITIES<\/td>\n<td>6.63%<\/td>\n<td>ATHER ENERGY LTD. (3.17%), BELRISE INDUSTRIES LTD. (1.38%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The portfolio is clearly built around small companies, with 78.37% in small cap and only 1.02% in large cap. That tells us the fund\u2019s behaviour is likely to stay much closer to the small-cap cycle than to a blended multi-cap style. The 11.89% in other cap and 8.72% in mid cap add some diversification, but they do not change the core profile.<\/p>\n<p>Among the visible sectors, BANK at 14.28% is materially larger than the next sector, AUTOMOBILE &amp; ANCILLARIES at 11.24%. FINANCE at 8.34% follows after that, so the gap between the top two sectors is meaningful but not extreme. This is not a highly fragmented sector mix, and the larger weights suggest that a few industry moves may have a noticeable effect.<\/p>\n<p>Bank exposure may have the greatest influence on portfolio behaviour because it is the largest sector weight and one of the bigger individual positions is CITY UNION BANK LTD. at 11.37%. Automobile and finance may also matter, but the bank sleeve is the clearest driver within the visible sector list. That concentration is still consistent with a small-cap scheme, but it reinforces the need for patience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 24 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund suits investors who are comfortable with High Risk exposure and can stay invested for a long horizon. The 1-year return has lagged the benchmark, while the 3-year and 5-year figures show that the fund can still compound reasonably over time. That makes it more suitable for patient investors than for anyone who wants smooth short-term results.<\/p>\n<p>The trade-off is clear: the fund offers meaningful small-cap participation, but the portfolio is heavily tilted to smaller companies, so volatility can be sharp. Investors who want exposure to the small-cap segment and can tolerate uneven year-to-year outcomes may find the structure understandable, while those looking for more stable near-term behaviour may find the ride uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load:<\/strong> 1% if units are sold on or before 1 year; nil after 1 year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 24 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_SBI_Small_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The NAV is \u20b9215.1429 as of 24 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 8.0037%, 13.3638% and 16.3011%, respectively.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_benchmark\"><\/span>How does it compare with the benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is slightly ahead of the benchmark over 5 years, but below it over 1 year and 3 years. The short-term picture is stronger than the 1-year result suggests, while the long-term picture remains broadly close to the benchmark.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>What is the minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9500.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_risk_category_of_this_fund\"><\/span>What is the risk category of this fund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is in the High Risk category. Its small-cap allocation and sector mix can lead to sharp swings, so it is better suited to investors who can handle volatility.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_exit_load_and_who_manages_the_fund\"><\/span>What is the exit load and who manages the fund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 1 year, and nil after 1 year. The fund is managed by R. Srinivasan.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan has a mixed but understandable profile: the latest 1-year return is softer than its longer-run numbers, yet the 3-year and 5-year figures still show credible compounding in a high-volatility category. Compared with peers, its shorter-term return is weaker than several schemes, while its longer-term record remains relevant. 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