HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF is a below-average performer in its category with a BullWiser Honest Score of 4.9/10 — above the Other Scheme - Other ETFs category median of 3.0/10 across 31 funds. Its 3-year CAGR of 20.5% outperforms the Other Scheme - Other ETFs category average of -9.2% by +29.7 percentage points. Note: HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF is a Regular plan, which includes distributor commissions in its expense ratio. The Direct plan variant of this fund offers a lower TER and higher net returns for cost-conscious investors.
Fund Details
Fund Name
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF
Category
Plan Type
Direct · Growth
Expense Ratio
--
Verdict
🟠 Below Avg
1Y Return
3.0%
3Y CAGR
20.5%
vs Category Average — Other Scheme - Other ETFs
3Y CAGR
This fund+29.7% vs category avg
Expense Ratio (lower is better)
TER data not available
Honest Score
This fund+1.9 vs category avg
Category: Other Scheme - Other ETFs · 31 Direct-plan funds compared · 0% are High Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BullWiser Honest Score of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF has a BullWiser Honest Score of 4.9/10 (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 HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF 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 HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF has delivered 3.0% 1-year returns and
20.5% 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 HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF a good investment?
BullWiser rates HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF as BELOW AVERAGE (Honest Score 4.9/10).
Always match a fund to your own risk profile and investment horizon.
Use the MF Analyser to compare it with peers in the Other Scheme - Other ETFs category.
How does Direct Plan differ from Regular Plan for HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF?
The Regular plan of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF includes a distributor commission of 0.5–1.5% per year built into the expense ratio. Switching to the Direct plan of the same fund eliminates this cost — same fund manager, same portfolio, but a lower TER that compounds significantly over time. Use BullWiser's MF Analyser to calculate your exact savings.
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