Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund · Index Fund · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Small & micro cap index median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -11.6% | -7.4% | -11.2% |
| 3 months | -4.5% | -7.1% | -7.2% |
| 6 months | 3.7% | -5.8% | -1.1% |
| Year to date | 4.9% | -8.6% | -1.7% |
| 1 year | -0.4% | -8.2% | -4.9% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 13.6% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.9% | 19.8% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 11.0% | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 17.7% | – | – |
“Small & micro cap index” is MFIC's grouping of Index Fund schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 3Y rolling median | 18.1% | 15.9% |
| 3Y rolling worst | 12.5% | 7.6% |
| 3Y periods positive | 100% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 13.6% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 5.6% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 25.2% | 17.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.25 | 0.16 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.41 | 0.23 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −29.4% | −18.8% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −18.0% |
| Current drawdown | −11.6% | −12.9% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 176 days | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme aim to track one of the markets below, so its level, valuation and recent path are the main drivers of returns.
- P/E 31.2: higher than 43% of days since 2016 (median 32.6)
- 1Y −5.5% · 3Y +10.6% p.a. · 5Y +11.0% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −11.6% from its 52-week high
- P/E 31.2: higher than 52% of days since 2016 (median 30.6)
- 1Y +1.2% · 3Y +15.8% p.a. · 5Y +10.5% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −11.3% from its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 1.25% a year and the Direct plan's 0.72%, a gap of 0.53%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 0.70 percentage points a year more. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹12,96,787.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
- 1 Oct 2026: TER increased from 0.57% to 0.72% (AMFI TER disclosure)
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 0.72% | 0.47% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 2,211 | 149 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 22 Oct 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 2.5% | 3.8% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 12.5% | 22.3% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty Microcap 250 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Index Fund Direct plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 4.9% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | -10.9% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 33.4% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,23,381 | 4.7% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,85,045 | 4.2% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groww Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.97 | n/a |
| BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.97 | n/a |
| Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.97 | 10.9% |
| Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.97 | 11.5% |
| ICICI Prudential Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.97 | 11.1% |
| HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.97 | 11.1% |
- What is the latest NAV of Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹17.3185 on 23 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund in?
- It is classified as Index Fund in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Index Fund scheme passively tracks a stated index. MFIC compares it with 271 Index Fund schemes (Direct plans).
- What returns has Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by -0.4%. The 3-year CAGR is 13.6% (category median 9.0%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 18.1%, the lowest was 12.5%, and 100% of 3-year periods ended with a gain.
- What was the largest fall in Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 29.4%.
- How volatile is Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 25.2%, which is above the Index Fund category median of 17.4%.
- What would a monthly SIP in Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹3,85,045 on 23 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 4.2%. This uses the Direct plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.72% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Index Fund Direct plans: 0.47%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹2,211 crore on 22 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- What is the benchmark of Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the Nifty Microcap 250 TRI. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 12.5% for this plan against 22.3% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- What is the minimum investment in Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 500/- and in multiples of Re. 1/- thereafter..
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by -0.4% and the Regular plan's by -1.0%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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