Best Small Cap Fund in 2026
Top performers by 3-year CAGR · Direct-Growth · NAV as of 14-Aug-2026
This list ranks the 23 small cap fund on MoneyDock by their 3-year CAGR, computed from AMFI NAV history for the Direct-Growth plan. Bandhan Small Cap Fund currently leads with +28.70%.
Returns measure past performance only and should be one input among many — also weigh expense ratio, risk, fund house track record and how the fund fits your goals. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
| # | Fund | 3Y CAGR Return | NAV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +28.70% | ₹56.68 | |
| 2 | IT ITI Small Cap Fund | +27.85% | ₹38.07 |
| 3 | +26.06% | ₹54.04 | |
| 4 | BO Bank of India Small Cap Fund | +24.91% | ₹65.1 |
| 5 | +24.76% | ₹23.47 | |
| 6 | +21.77% | ₹66.89 | |
| 7 | +21.26% | ₹313.3 | |
| 8 | +20.94% | ₹254.23 | |
| 9 | +20.68% | ₹333.32 | |
| 10 | +19.85% | ₹54.13 | |
| 11 | +19.34% | ₹115.26 | |
| 12 | +19.31% | ₹209.2 | |
| 13 | +18.61% | ₹20.04 | |
| 14 | +18.39% | ₹100.77 | |
| 15 | +17.91% | ₹136.61 | |
| 16 | +17.60% | ₹30.28 | |
| 17 | +17.22% | ₹206.42 | |
| 18 | +16.06% | ₹46.29 | |
| 19 | +15.50% | ₹328.14 | |
| 20 | +14.94% | ₹162.28 | |
| 21 | +14.47% | ₹44.45 | |
| 22 | +14.40% | ₹214.39 | |
| 23 | +14.31% | ₹103.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best small cap fund in 2026?
By 3-year CAGR, Bandhan Small Cap Fund currently tops this list with +28.70%. Rankings are based on past NAV performance and refresh daily — they are not a recommendation.
How are these funds ranked?
Funds are ranked purely by their 3-year CAGR, computed from AMFI NAV history for the Direct-Growth plan. We rank over the longest period the available history supports and extend toward longer 1-, 3- and 5-year windows as more NAV data is collected. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Are these Direct or Regular plans?
All returns shown are for the Direct-Growth plan, which carries no distributor commission and therefore has a lower expense ratio and typically higher long-term returns than the Regular plan.
Returns are computed from AMFI NAV history for the Direct-Growth plan and rank past performance only. This is not investment advice — mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.