Smallcap funds had up to 15% cash in their portfolio as of April 30, 2025. Here are the top five funds with the highest cash holdings in their portfolio, as reported by ET Wealth.
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Quantum Small Cap Fund
Quantum Small Cap Fund had the highest cash holding in its portfolio of around 14.8% as on April 30, 2025
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ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund had around 13.3% cash in its portfolio as on the said period.
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Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund
Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund had around 12.2% cash in its portfolio as of the mentioned period.
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Axis Small Cap Fund
Axis Small Cap Fund had around 12.2% cash in its portfolio as of April 30, 2025.
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Bandhan Small Cap Fund
Bandhan Small Cap Fund had around 11.6% cash in its portfolio as on the said period.
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Why cash allocation?
Fund managers are allowed to keep a portion of their portfolio in cash to meet events like redemptions or to make investments when they identify potential opportunities in the market.