Best Small Cap Funds 2026

The top small cap funds, ranked by the SmartMoney Score™. This list is educational and data-driven — it is not a recommendation to buy any specific scheme.

Funds Rated

3

Avg 3Y Return

27.2%

Avg 5Y Return

33.5%

Avg Expense

0.63%

# Fund Score Rating 1Y 3Y 5Y Expense AUM (₹Cr)
1 Quant Small Cap Fund

Quant · Direct

54 ★★★★☆ 19.5% 31.2% 38.5% 0.64% 26,500
2 Nippon India Small Cap Fund

Nippon India · Direct

49 ★★★☆☆ 16.8% 27.5% 33.2% 0.68% 61,200
3 SBI Small Cap Fund

SBI · Direct

45 ★★☆☆☆ 14.2% 22.8% 28.9% 0.58% 33,500
Disclaimer: The SmartMoney Score™ is a proprietary, rules-based educational rating using illustrative data that may not reflect real-time performance. This ranking is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks — read all scheme-related documents carefully. Consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before investing.