Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
Very High Risk
Equity
4 Star
₹119.93
0.21%1D Change
+67.63% ↑
Very High Risk
Equity
4 Star
₹119.93
0.21%1D Change
+67.63% ↑
Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
₹119.93
0.21%1D
+67.63% ↑
Returns calculator
Investment Type
Fund overview
- Rating4 Star
- Expense ratio0.59%
- Exit Load1% within 365 days
- AUM (Fund size)₹25,516.76 Crore
- Lock-in periodNo Lock-in
- Age12 yrs since Dec 05, 2013
- Min. investmentSIP ₹100 & Lump. ₹100
- RiskVery High
- Short-term capital gains (STCG)Returns taxed at 20% if you redeem before 1 year
- Long-term capital gains (LTCG)After 1 year, pay tax of 12.5% on returns of ₹1.25 lakh+ in a financial year
Fund Distribution
| Holding Name | Assets (%) |
|---|---|
| Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd | 8.28% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd | 3.27% |
| CCL Products (India) Ltd | 2.62% |
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd | 2.4% |
| City Union Bank Ltd | 2.33% |
Peer Comparison
| Fund Name | AUM (In Crs.) | NAV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Sma... | ₹ 4,778 Cr | ₹97.19 | 0.31% | Very High |
| DSP Small Cap Fund Direct... | ₹ 16,135 Cr | ₹216.31 | 0.26% | Very High |
| Edelweiss Small Cap Fund ... | ₹ 5,369 Cr | ₹48.05 | 0.38% | Very High |
| ICICI Prudential Smallcap... | ₹ 8,123 Cr | ₹95.71 | 0.24% | Very High |
NAV History - Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
FUND | Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth |
|---|---|
| NAV (Feb 26, 2026) | ₹119.93 |
| Class | Equity | Small Cap |
| Inception Date | Dec 05, 2013 |
| Fund Manager | Tejas Sheth, Mayank Hyanki, Krishnaa N |
FUND | Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth |
|---|---|
| Initial Price | ₹10 |
| Min. Investment Amount | SIP ₹100 and Lump. ₹100 |
| Exit Load | 1% within 365 days |
Returns | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Small Cap | 0.43% | 5.21% | -3.47% | -0.91% | 14.11% | 19.32% |
Frequently Asked Questions
About Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Axis Mutual Fund was established in October 2009 after registering with SEBI or the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Axis Bank holds 75% of the share in the asset management company while Schroder Singapore holds the remaining 25%. Axis Mutual Fund has Axis Bank Limited as the sponsor and Axis Mutual Fund Trustee Limited as the trustee.
Axis Asset Management Company Limited Details
- No. of schemes157
- Total AUM₹196,548.66 Crore
- AddressAxis Asset Management Company Ltd., Axis House, 1st Floor, C-2, Wadia International Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 025
- Phone+91 22 43255161
Pros & Cons
Diversified Small-Cap Portfolio
86.7–88.2% in equities, with 45.69–50% in small-cap stocks, focusing on high-growth sectors like Financials, Industrials, and Chemicals.
Low Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.55–0.56%, lower than category average and Regular Plan (1.6%), enhancing net returns.
Exceptional Long-Term Performance
5-year CAGR of 28.8–30.5%, outperforming Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI (26.4%) and category average, ideal for long-term wealth creation.
Very High Volatility
Standard deviation of 17.95, indicating significant volatility due to small-cap focus, riskier than large/mid-cap funds.
Short-Term Underperformance
1-year return of 10.99–12.5%, underperforming some peers and category average, reflecting weaker recent performance.
Exit Load Constraint
1% exit load for investments beyond 10% if redeemed within 12 months, limiting short-term flexibility.
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