Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct is a below-average performer in its category with a BullWiser Honest Score of 5.4/10 — above the Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund category median of 4.7/10 across 36 funds. Its 3-year CAGR of 18.6% outperforms the Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund category average of 15.6% by +3.0 percentage points. As a Direct plan, Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct eliminates the distributor commission built into Regular plans, maximising the net return to the investor.
Fund Details
Fund Name
Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct
Category
Plan Type
Direct · Growth
Expense Ratio
--
Verdict
🟠 Below Avg
1Y Return
1.7%
3Y CAGR
18.6%
vs Category Average — Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund
3Y CAGR
This fund+3.0% vs category avg
Expense Ratio (lower is better)
TER data not available
Honest Score
This fund+0.8 vs category avg
Category: Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund · 36 Direct-plan funds compared · 0% are High Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BullWiser Honest Score of Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct?
Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct has a BullWiser Honest Score of 5.4/10 (BELOW AVERAGE).
The score rates the fund across four pillars: returns quality, expense ratio, risk-adjusted performance (Sharpe ratio & max drawdown), and overall fund quality (AUM, age, consistency).
What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct?
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct Direct Plan is --.
Choosing the Direct plan saves you the distributor commission baked into Regular plans — typically 0.5–1% per year — which compounds significantly over time.
What are the returns of Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct?
Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct has delivered 1.7% 1-year returns and
18.6% 3-year CAGR. For a full NAV history and comparison with category peers,
use BullWiser's MF Analyser.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Is Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct a good investment?
BullWiser rates Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct as BELOW AVERAGE (Honest Score 5.4/10).
Always match a fund to your own risk profile and investment horizon.
Use the MF Analyser to compare it with peers in the Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund category.
How does Direct Plan differ from Regular Plan for Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct?
The Direct plan of Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct has a lower expense ratio than the Regular plan because no distributor commission is paid.
On a ₹10 lakh investment over 20 years, even a 0.5% lower TER can save ₹5–10 lakh in compounded wealth.
BullWiser always recommends Direct plans for cost-conscious investors.
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