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.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth Option | ₹67.89 | 129649 |
| Direct | IDCW Option | ₹44.67 | 129646 |
| Regular | Growth Option | ₹60.69 | 129647 |
| Regular | IDCW Option | ₹46.58 | 129648 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Union Small Cap Fund today?
The NAV of Union Small Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹67.89 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹60.69, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Union Small Cap Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 21.3%, and 18.03% a year over 3 years and 17.78% a year over 5 years. That places it 7 of 23 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 0.79% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 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.