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Union Small Cap Fund

Union Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Small Cap Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 9 of 25 over 3 years
3-year returns
15.8%
a year
NAV
₹67.03
▲ 0.34% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹2,732 Cr
Expense ratio
1.09%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹59.82 and has returned 14.49% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average small cap fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year20.1%11%ahead3 of 30
3 years15.8%14.4%ahead9 of 25
5 years16.5%14.5%ahead7 of 21
10 years18.2%16.8%ahead5 of 12
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.8%0.7%
3 months0.6%0.3%
6 months13.2%12.6%
1 year20.1%18.8%
2 yearsp.a.13.8%12.5%
3 yearsp.a.15.8%14.5%
5 yearsp.a.16.5%15.2%
7 yearsp.a.24.6%23.4%
10 yearsp.a.18.2%17.1%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 20.13% in the last 1Y

49.659.168.513 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹50,493
XIRR (per year)
16.78%
Value today
₹2,30,493

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
19% a year
1.9% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−44.7%
Jan 2018 to Mar 2020, against −31.2% for the category.
Years that made money
78.1%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-9.3% to 43.1%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 20.2%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹1,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
10 Jun 2014
Portfolio turnover
0.37x
Expense ratio
1.09%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Pratik Dharmshi, Gaurav Chopra

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Union Small Cap Fund against other funds in the Small Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
BANDHAN Small Cap Fund9.26%22.38%19.28%0.61%₹35,856 Cr
ITI Small Cap Fund19.78%21.71%17.3%0.86%₹3,666 Cr
Invesco India Small Cap Fund19.88%21.41%19.7%0.63%₹16,131 Cr
Bank of India Small Cap Fund26.56%18.87%18.7%0.73%₹3,671 Cr
Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund16.08%18.68%–0.92%₹5,373 Cr
LIC MF Small Cap Fund17.71%17.58%–1.32%₹841 Cr
Union Small Cap Fund20.13%15.82%16.52%1.09%₹2,732 Cr

About Union Small Cap Fund

Union Small Cap Fund is a small cap fund managed by Union Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in smaller companies (ranked beyond 250). The highest growth potential among diversified equity funds, and the most volatile; best held for 7 years or more.

To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio consisting of equity and equity related securities, predominantly of small cap companies.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Union Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth Option₹67.03129649
DirectIDCW Option₹44.11129646
RegularGrowth Option₹59.82129647
RegularIDCW Option₹45.91129648

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Union Small Cap Fund today?

The NAV of Union Small Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹67.03 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹59.82, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Union Small Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 20.13%, and 15.82% a year over 3 years and 16.52% a year over 5 years. That places it 9 of 25 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Union Small Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.09% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in Union Small Cap Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹1,000 or more.

How much has Union Small Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 44.7% from 15 Jan 2018 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 78% ended in a gain.

Which category does Union Small Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Small Cap Fund from Union Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in smaller companies (ranked beyond 250). The highest growth potential among diversified equity funds, and the most volatile; best held for 7 years or more.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from Union Small Cap Fund taxed?

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.