Samco Small Cap Fund NFO Opens for Subscription on November 14, 2025

Samco Asset Management has introduced the Samco Small Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme that will invest mainly in small-cap companies ranked between 251st and 750th by market capitalisation. 

The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on November 14, 2025, and closes on November 28, 2025. The scheme will be benchmarked against the Nifty Smallcap 250 Total Returns Index (TRI).

Investment Requirements

During the NFO period, the minimum investment amount is ₹5,000 and in multiples of ₹1 thereafter. For investors opting for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), the minimum amount is ₹500 per instalment, with at least 12 instalments. These limits remain the same after the NFO period.

Redemption and Exit Load

Investors can redeem up to 10% of their units at any time without any exit load. Redemptions above this limit made within 12 months from the date of allotment will attract an exit load of 1%. There will be no exit load applicable for redemptions made after one year.

Fund Strategy

The fund will follow Samco’s C.A.R.E. Momentum Strategy, which stands for Cross-sectional, Absolute, Revenue, and Earnings Momentum. This model uses quantitative and financial metrics to identify companies showing consistent growth trends across business performance and stock price movement.

Fund Management

The scheme will be managed by Umeshkumar Mehta, Nirali Bhansali, and Dhawal Ghanshyam Dhanani. As mentioned in the Scheme Information Document (SID), the fund aims for long-term capital growth by investing in equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap firms.

Small-Cap Segment Overview

India’s small-cap market, with a total capitalisation exceeding ₹62 lakh crore, includes a wide range of early-stage and emerging businesses. Over time, the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI has generated a 16.05% CAGR, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 TRI has delivered a 22.03% CAGR since inception.

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Conclusion

The Samco Small Cap Fund falls under the very high-risk category, as stated in the SID. It is intended for investors with a longer investment horizon and tolerance for market volatility.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.