What are the historical returns of Micro-Cap Stocks?

1-year returns: 25–45%, 3-year: 18–25%, 5-year: 15–22%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

What is the minimum investment for Micro-Cap Stocks?

Minimum ticket size: ₹500. ₹10 (1 share).

1. Equity & Stocks

Micro-Cap Stocks

Small Cap Stocks

Shares of very small public companies, often thinly traded with significant volatility.

Risk Level

Very High ★★★★★

Liquidity

🔴 Low

Min Investment

₹500

Ticket Size

₹10 (1 share)

Ideal Horizon

5+ years

Region

Global

📈 Historical Returns (Indicative)

1 Year

25–45%

3 Years

18–25%

5 Years

15–22%

10 Years

14–18%

20 Years

13–16%

⚠️ Indicative historical ranges only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns vary significantly across individual instruments.

🧮 XIRR Calculator — Micro-Cap Stocks

Enter your actual investment dates and amounts to calculate your personal annualised return (XIRR). Use negative values for money invested, positive for money received back.

✅ Pros & ❌ Cons

Advantages

✅ High return potential over long term
✅ Inflation-beating returns over long periods
✅ Ownership stake in businesses

Disadvantages

❌ High volatility — value can fall significantly in short term
❌ Low liquidity — funds may be locked in for years
❌ Short-term volatility
❌ Requires research or active monitoring

🚀 How to Invest in Micro-Cap Stocks

Open a Demat + Trading account (Zerodha, Groww, Upstox)
Complete KYC with PAN and Aadhaar
Search the stock, place a buy order
For SIP-like approach, use basket orders or smallcases

💰 Tax Treatment (India)

STCG 20% (held < 1 year), LTCG 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25L (held > 1 year)
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) applies on buy and sell

Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Returns shown are indicative historical ranges and not guaranteed. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.

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