Small Isn’t a Size—It’s an Advantage

When market sentiment turns positive and liquidity flows in, small caps are often the first to take off. Why? Because they’re lean, agile, and often overlooked — giving them the ability to respond swiftly to economic tailwinds and having the potential to generate better returns.

With their smaller size and lower base, even modest improvements in earnings can trigger outsized gains. In bullish phases, this gives them the potential to outpace large-cap peers and deliver better risk adjusted returns.

But tapping into this potential isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about understanding the dynamics and choosing wisely keeping in mind that these come with their own set of challenges like clear book, balance sheet strength, corporate governance, etc., as they are less researched.

The Nifty SmallCap 250 Index includes 250 companies, while the actual small cap universe in India spans over 4,000 listed companies. That means the Index covers a small slice of a vast and diverse pool. This flexibility gives small cap fund managers a wider canvas to work with—especially valuable in dynamic markets.

Large cap portfolios generally mirror their Index, with limited room for deviation. Small caps, however, remain a fertile ground for discovery — if approached with discipline, patience, and deep research.

This is where active management becomes crucial, and Fund Manager skill becomes key.

The Fund is designed to capture the best of what small caps have to offer — while staying grounded in fundamentals.

Ready to explore what lies beyond the Index?

Mr. Chirag Mehta is managing the scheme since November 03, 2023.

Ms. Abhilasha Satale is managing the scheme since November 03, 2023.

#BSE 250 SmallCap TRI; ## BSE Sensex TRI. Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future. Load is not taken into consideration in scheme returns calculation. Different Plans shall have a different expense structure. Returns are net of total expenses and are calculated on the basis of Compounded Annualized Growth Rate (CAGR). Performance details of other funds managed by Mr. Chirag Mehta & Mrs. Abhilasha Satale. Click here

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Quantum Small Cap Fund An Open Ended-Equity Scheme Predominantly Investing in Small Cap Stocks Tier I Benchmark: BSE 250 SmallCap TRI	Long term capital appreciation Investment in Small Cap Stock

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