Helios Mutual Fund has launched a new scheme called the Helios Small Cap Fund, an open-ended equity fund that invests mainly in small-cap companies (companies with smaller market capitalization).
The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened for subscription on November 6, 2025, and will remain open until November 20, 2025. After this, the fund will reopen for regular purchases from November 28, 2025.
The main goal of the fund is to generate long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies.
Key Details of the Helios Small Cap Fund
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Fund Name | Helios Small Cap Fund |
| Fund Type | Open-ended equity scheme |
| NFO Open Date | November 6, 2025 |
| NFO Closing Date | November 20, 2025 |
| Minimum Lumpsum Investment | ₹5,000 (and in multiples of ₹1 thereafter) |
| Minimum SIP Investment | ₹1,000 (and in multiples of ₹1 thereafter) |
| Exit Load | 1% if redeemed or switched within 3 months of allotment |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI |
| Risk Level | Very High |
| Fund Managers | Alok Bahl and Prateek Singh |
Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation
According to the Scheme Information Document (SID), the fund will follow an active investment strategy to achieve its goal of long-term capital appreciation.
To ensure diversification, the fund may also:
Invest up to 35% of its net assets in equity and related instruments of companies other than small-caps.
Invest up to 35% in debt and money market instruments.
Asset Allocation Breakdown
| Instrument Type | Maximum Allocation | Minimum Allocation | Risk Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & equity-related instruments of small-cap companies | 100% | 65% | Very High |
| Equity & equity-related instruments (other than small-caps) | 35% | 0% | Very High |
| Debt Securities & Money Market Instruments | 35% | 0% | Low to Moderate |
| Units issued by REITs & InvITs | 10% | 0% | Very High |
Who Should Invest?
This scheme is best suited for investors who want to benefit from the high growth potential of small-cap companies and are comfortable with higher risk.
Since small-cap stocks can be volatile, the Helios Small Cap Fund is ideal for long-term investors looking for capital appreciation rather than short-term gains.
Fund Managers: The fund will be managed by Alok Bahl and Prateek Singh.
