{"id":250608,"date":"2026-09-16T18:09:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T18:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:39:07","slug":"bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b911.24 as of 15 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b92,646 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 14.47%, Data not available and Data not available, and it sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that the fund has shown a positive near-term run, but the shorter history and volatile small-cap setting mean investors need to look at it with a longer horizon rather than a quick-return mindset.<\/p>\n<p>The fund is still early in its life, having launched on 18 Jul 2025, so the current performance picture is useful mainly for assessing how it has behaved through recent market swings. The combination of a broad 71-holding portfolio and a fairly concentrated top set suggests return outcomes may be shaped by a limited number of positions.<\/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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" 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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Bajaj_Finserv_Small_Cap\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Bajaj Finserv Small Cap?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajaj-finserv-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\/bajaj-finserv-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\/bajaj-finserv-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\/bajaj-finserv-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\/bajaj-finserv-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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Bajaj_Finserv_Small_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_Nifty_50\" title=\"How does the fund compare with Nifty 50?\">How does the fund compare with Nifty 50?<\/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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\" title=\"How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?\">How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<\/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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund\" title=\"Who manages the fund?\">Who manages the 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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_tax_and_exit-load_rules\" title=\"What are the tax and exit-load rules?\">What are the tax and exit-load rules?<\/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\/bajaj-finserv-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\/bajaj-finserv-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\/bajaj-finserv-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>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b911.24 as of 15 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,646 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>18 Jul 2025<\/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 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>Nil upto 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 6M, Nil after 6M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Nimesh Chandan, Sorbh Gupta, Siddharth Chaudhary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Nimesh Chandan, Sorbh Gupta and Siddharth Chaudhary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 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>-0.89%<\/td>\n<td>-4.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>6.44%<\/td>\n<td>-3.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>14.47%<\/td>\n<td>-8.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund\u2019s recent path has been steadier than the benchmark over the last month and three months. It finished the month slightly negative, but that is still much better than the benchmark\u2019s deeper decline, and the 3-month gain shows that it recovered after a shaky start.<\/p>\n<p>Over 1 year, the fund has stayed in positive territory while the benchmark has remained negative. That gap matters because it suggests the portfolio has held up better than the index through the past year, even though the ride has not been smooth. The daily pattern in the period data also points to intermittent drawdowns and rebounds rather than a straight upward move.<\/p>\n<p>Because this scheme was launched only in July 2025, there is no 3-year or 5-year return history yet. That makes the 1-year number useful, but not enough on its own to judge whether the current pace is durable across a full market cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the near-term picture is better than the benchmark, but it still looks like an early-stage track record for a high-risk small-cap strategy. Investors should read the recent strength as evidence of resilience, not as proof of a settled long-term pattern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 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_Bajaj_Finserv_Small_Cap\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Bajaj Finserv 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 Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14.47%<\/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\/baroda-bnp-paribas-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>34.78%<\/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\/hdfc-innovation-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14.3%<\/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\/quant-equity-savings-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>9.25%<\/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\/kotak-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.59%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/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. On 1-year returns, the fund is ahead of HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Plan, Quant Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Plan and Kotak Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan, but behind Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan. For longer periods, the comparison is limited because the current fund and several peers do not yet have 3-year or 5-year figures available, so the short-term view is more informative than any longer-horizon comparison right now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 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>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Rubicon Research Limited<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Equities<\/td>\n<td>3.98%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Welspun Corp Limited<\/td>\n<td>Iron &amp; Steel<\/td>\n<td>3.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TD Power Systems Limited<\/td>\n<td>Capital Goods<\/td>\n<td>2.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CRISIL Limited<\/td>\n<td>Ratings<\/td>\n<td>2.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S.J.S. Enterprises Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>2.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Schaeffler India Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>2.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zydus Wellness Limited<\/td>\n<td>FMCG<\/td>\n<td>2.57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Timken India Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>2.49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Federal Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>2.22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Angel One Limited<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.07%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 28.1% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding is Rubicon Research Limited at 3.98%, and the decline from the first position to the tenth is fairly gradual. The top five positions all sit in a narrow band, which suggests that no single large holding dominates the visible part of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the top 10 together make up only 28.1% of the portfolio, while the full disclosed holding count is 71. This points to a structure that is spread across many names rather than tightly packed into a small cluster, although the largest positions may still have the greatest influence on short-term movement.<\/p>\n<p>Several of the largest holdings come from industrial, financial and consumer-facing businesses, which may help the portfolio avoid being dependent on just one theme. Even so, small-cap portfolios can see individual positions matter more than the broad list suggests, so the mix here should be read as diversified but still capable of uneven moves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 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 can accept High Risk and are comfortable with a small-cap portfolio that may move sharply in different market phases. The one-year return is positive and better than the benchmark, but the absence of longer track record means the case for it rests more on recent behaviour than on a proven full-cycle record.<\/p>\n<p>We think the better fit is an investor with a long horizon and patience for volatility. The main trade-off is that the portfolio can offer upside participation through a wide set of smaller companies, but the same structure can also lead to faster swings than a more stable equity fund.<\/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>Exit load: Nil upto 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 6M, Nil after 6M.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 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_Bajaj_Finserv_Small_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b911.24 as of 15 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 1-year return is 14.47%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available. The fund is too new for meaningful longer-horizon figures.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_Nifty_50\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with Nifty 50?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has beaten the benchmark over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year. The benchmark has remained negative across those same periods, while the fund has stayed positive over 3 months and 1 year.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\"><\/span>How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is above three of the four other funds shown and below one peer. Longer-horizon comparison is limited because the current fund and several peers do not have 3-year or 5-year figures available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund\"><\/span>Who manages the fund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Nimesh Chandan, Sorbh Gupta and Siddharth Chaudhary.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_tax_and_exit-load_rules\"><\/span>What are the tax and exit-load rules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Units held for less than 1 year face 20% short-term capital gains tax, while units held for more than 1 year face 12.5% long-term capital gains tax. The exit load is nil for up to 10% of units and 1% for the remaining units if sold on or before 6 months, and nil after 6 months.<\/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>Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan has shown a better recent run than its benchmark, but its history is still short and the longer-horizon return fields are not yet available. The peer view also leans on recent numbers rather than a full multi-year comparison. Its High Risk tag and small-cap orientation make it suitable only for investors who can handle volatility and hold for the long term. The diversified 71-holding structure may help spread stock-specific risk, but the top positions still matter enough to shape outcomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 16 September 2026 at 6:07 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. 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