Investment Objective and Approach

The Scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund aims to invest in small cap companies that can help in wealth creation in long term and capitalize on untapped growth opportunities.

Key Investment Approach:

- Under owned and less discovered, small caps have high growth potential and may become the mid and large caps of the future

- Small Caps are defined as companies ranked 251st and below in terms of full market capitalization

- Focus on identifying quality small-cap companies with strong fundamentals

- Long-term investment horizon to capture potential multi-year growth cycles

- Performance is primarily benchmarked against the NIFTY 500 TRI with NIFTY 50 TRI serving as an addition

Current Portfolio Allocation:

- The fund has a majority of its money invested in the top 5 sectors such as Industrials, Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Healthcare

Fund Managers

Shiv Chanani (Primary Fund Manager):

- PGDM from IIM Bangalore, CFA from USA and ICSI

- CFA charterholder with over 12 years of expertise in equity research and fund management. He became the Head of Equity Research at Sundaram Mutual in September 2011 and was promoted to Fund Manager in January 2013. His previous roles include positions at ICICI Securities Limited and Reliance Mutual Fund

- Prior to joining Baroda BNP Paribas, he has worked with Elara Securities(India) Pvt. Ltd., E. Fund Management (HK) Co. Ltd., Sundaram Mutual Fund, ICICI Securities Ltd, Shivam Capstock Pvt Ltd and Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd

Miten Vora (Co-Fund Manager):

- Current Fund Manager of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund

- B.Com, PGDM (Finance) and ICFAI-Hyderabad

- Prior to joining Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, he was associated with Canara HSBC Oriental Life Insurance, BNP Paribas AMC, IDBI AMC and Antique Stock Broking Ltd

About the Fund House (AMC)

Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, has partnered with BNP Paribas Asset Management, the asset management arm of BNP Paribas, a leading financial services group in Europe with global reach, to form Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.

Key Strengths:

- Backed by bank of Baroda and BNP Paribas AM, institutions that have more than 100 year of expertise

- Touchpoints at more than 121+ Indian cities to service investors and distributors

- Serving over a million investor folios and 25,400+ distributors

- A stellar team of investment experts with 300+ years of cumulative asset management experience

- 42 schemes across a wide variety of categories for varied financial needs

- As of 31 March 2024, the company's AUM stood at Rs 35646.45 crores

Fund Statistics (as of August 2025):

- The Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund was launched on 30th October 2023

- AUM of ₹1286.25 Cr as of 26th August 2025

- Expense ratio of 0.89 as of 26th August 2025

- CAGR return of 19.26% since inception

- Minimum SIP of Rs 500 and lumpsum of Rs 5000 to start the investment

Should I Invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Suitable For:

- Investors with high risk tolerance seeking long-term capital appreciation

- Those looking to diversify into small-cap segment with growth potential

- Investors with investment horizon of 5+ years

- Those who believe in the India growth story and emerging companies

Risk Considerations:

- The fund is rated Very High risk

- The risks involved in investing in the small cap companies could be higher compared to the large/ mid cap ones and hence investor should consider their risk appetite at the time of investing in small cap funds

- Small-cap funds can be more volatile than large-cap funds

- Performance can vary significantly based on market conditions

Recent Performance Metrics:

- Alpha ratio of 6.56 indicating outperformance against benchmark

- Volatility or standard deviation of 17.28 reflecting moderate risk levels

- PE ratio of 30.92, while category PE ratio is 34.12 showing relatively attractive valuations

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

The current NAV of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund is ₹13.10, as of 26th August 2025. NAV is updated daily after market hours.

What is the AUM of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

The AUM of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund is ₹1286.25 Cr as of 26th August 2025. This represents the total assets managed by the fund.

What is the expense ratio of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

The expense ratio of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund is 0.89 as of 26th August 2025. This is the annual fee charged for fund management.

What are the returns of Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund since inception?

Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund has given a CAGR return of 19.26% since inception. The fund was launched in October 2023.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

The fund allows minimum SIP of Rs 500 and you can start investing through systematic monthly investments.

How do I invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

You can invest through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, and choosing between SIP or lump sum investment options.

How to start a SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Register with Allvest, complete your KYC verification, search for the fund, select SIP option, choose amount and frequency, then set up auto-debit instructions.

How do I automate an SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

Through Allvest, set up auto-debit mandate during SIP registration. This will automatically deduct your SIP amount monthly from your bank account.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund?

You can redeem through Allvest's platform or app. Exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Years from investment date. Redemption requests are processed within 3-4 working days.