PGIM India Small Cap Fund performance review analysis for January
PGIM India Small Cap Fund performance review analysis for January: This detailed review of PGIM India Small Cap Fund evaluates its recent performance, comparing it to the Nifty index, and analyzes key metrics such as Sharpe Ratio and sectoral allocation. The fund's strategy, top holdings, and recent portfolio moves are explored to provide insights for existing and potential investors.
PGIM India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth performance review analysis for January: PGIM India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, managed by the seasoned fund managers Vinay Paharia,Puneet Pal,Utsav Mehta,Chetan Gindodia,Vivek Sharma, remains a prominent player in the Small-Cap. PGIM India Small Cap Fund boasts an impressive AUM of ₹1558.10 crore. Under the guidance of Vinay Paharia,Puneet Pal,Utsav Mehta,Chetan Gindodia,Vivek Sharma, the fund adheres to its objective of to achieve long term capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity related instruments of small cap companies. This detailed review of PGIM India Small Cap Fund evaluates its recent performance, comparing it to the NIFTY Smallcap 100 index, and analyzes key metrics such as sharpe ratio and sectoral allocation. The fund's strategy, top holdings, and recent portfolio moves are explored to provide insights for existing and potential investors.
Performance Analysis:
Over the past week, PGIM India Small Cap Fund returned -1.34%, showing a positive delta of 4.59% with respect to NIFTY Smallcap 100. The one-month performance shows a negative trend, with the fund delivering -3.59% against the NIFTY Smallcap 100’s -8.57%.
The performance over the longer durations is mentioned below:
| Period | Mutual Fund Returns | NIFTY Smallcap 100 Performance | Performance Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Months | 4.06% | -4.71% | 8.77% |
| 1 Year | 19.59% | 16.37% | 3.22% |
| 3 Years | 43.43% | 53.82% | -10.39% |
| 5 Years | 0.00% | 195.63% | -195.63% |
Top Holdings of the Fund
Below is the list of top holdings in the fund:
| Holding Name | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Doms Industries | 3.62% |
| Kirloskar Pneumatic Company | 3.28% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India | 3.07% |
| Triveni Turbines | 2.68% |
| Blue Star | 2.64% |
Sector Allocation of the Fund
| Sector Name | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| Misc. Capital Goods | 8.6% |
| Investment Services | 7.28% |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 6.23% |
| Constr. - Supplies & Fixtures | 5.68% |
| Electronic Instr. & Controls | 5.31% |
| Software & Programming | 4.79% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4.55% |
| Food Processing | 4.19% |
| Biotechnology & Drugs | 4.11% |
| Consumer Financial Services | 4.09% |
| Beverages (Alcoholic) | 2.21% |
| Audio & Video Equipment | 2.16% |
| Fabricated Plastic & Rubber | 2.04% |
| Appliance & Tool | 1.79% |
| Auto & Truck Parts | 1.72% |
| Regional Banks | 1.54% |
| Misc. Fabricated Products | 1.36% |
| Chemicals - Plastics & Rubber | 1.35% |
| Apparel/Accessories | 1.32% |
| Construction - Raw Materials | 1.22% |
| Construction Services | 0.92% |
| Restaurants | 0.91% |
| Major Drugs | 0.9% |
| Personal & Household Prods. | 0.84% |
| Retail (Apparel) | 0.72% |
| Scientific & Technical Instr. | 0.6% |
Risk Measurement
Understanding the risk associated with the fund is crucial for investors. The Sharpe Ratio, which measures risk-adjusted returns, is a key indicator of how well the fund compensates investors for the risk taken. Over the past year, the fund's Sharpe Ratio stands at 1.33, while the three-year and five-year ratios are 0.65 and 0.00, respectively. Sharpe ratio values above 1 are considered good, whereas values below 1 are considered bad.
In terms of volatility, the standard deviation over the same periods— 13.45% for one year, 15.71% for three years, and 0.00% for five years. Higher standard deviations indicate greater volatility, while lower ones suggest more stable returns.
Recent Portfolio Activity
In the last month, the fund acquired new positions in the following stocks:
| Stock Name | Holding (%) | No of shares | Holding Value (in Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagility India | 1.81% | 7613724 | 28.19 |
| Navin Fluorine International | 1.03% | 45682 | 16.03 |
| Neuland Laboratories | 0.90% | 8369 | 13.99 |
| Affle India | 0.62% | 59259 | 9.60 |
| Gabriel India | 0.11% | 39175 | 1.74 |
The fund has reduced its holding in the following stocks:
| Stock Name | No of shares (Before reduction) | No of shares (After reduction) | Holding Value (in Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doms Industries | 188475.0 | 188171.0 | 56.38 |
| JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals | 218900.0 | 192548.0 | 33.42 |
| Greenply Industries | 677846.0 | 665511.0 | 22.55 |
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