According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks. Small companies go through many ups and downs - more than the established companies in the large and mid cap segments.
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Equity mutual fund categories in April had varying performances. Small cap funds led, while mid cap, contra, and multi cap funds also showed good results. Additionally, value funds and tax saving or ELSS funds performed well in the said period.
Around 93% of small cap mutual funds failed to beat their benchmarks in April. Only 2 out of 27 schemes managed to outperform, emphasizing the riskiness of small cap investments and the need for a high-risk appetite.
Equity mutual funds recorded varying returns in April. Among the 488 schemes, HDFC Defence Fund stood out with a 12.56% return, while Edelweiss US Technology Equity FOF suffered the most with a loss of 5.14%.