Best Small Cap Fund in 2026
Top performers by 3-year CAGR · Direct-Growth · NAV as of 12-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 +28.91%.
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 | +28.91% | ₹56.93 | |
| 2 | IT ITI Small Cap Fund | +27.61% | ₹38.04 |
| 3 | +26.06% | ₹54.26 | |
| 4 | BO Bank of India Small Cap Fund | +24.19% | ₹65.27 |
| 5 | +24.11% | ₹23.42 | |
| 6 | +21.82% | ₹314.58 | |
| 7 | +21.77% | ₹66.77 | |
| 8 | +20.94% | ₹253.29 | |
| 9 | +20.46% | ₹332.38 | |
| 10 | +19.85% | ₹54.1 | |
| 11 | +19.34% | ₹116.04 | |
| 12 | +19.31% | ₹209.42 | |
| 13 | +18.61% | ₹20.07 | |
| 14 | +18.45% | ₹101.08 | |
| 15 | +17.91% | ₹136.58 | |
| 16 | +17.60% | ₹30.31 | |
| 17 | +17.22% | ₹207.27 | |
| 18 | +15.97% | ₹46.29 | |
| 19 | +15.48% | ₹328.13 | |
| 20 | +15.18% | ₹162.81 | |
| 21 | +14.47% | ₹44.14 | |
| 22 | +14.32% | ₹103.79 | |
| 23 | +14.08% | ₹214.51 |
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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 +28.91%. 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.