Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
Very High Risk
Equity
4 Star
₹127.07
0.53%1D Change
24.41%p.a.
Very High Risk
Equity
4 Star
₹127.07
0.53%1D Change
24.41%p.a.
Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
₹127.07
0.53%1D
24.41%p.a.
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Investment Type
Fund overview
- Rating4 Star
- Expense ratio0.55%
- Exit Load1% within 365 days
- AUM (Fund size)₹26,379.2 Crore
- Lock-in periodNo Lock-in
- Age11 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 | 9.85% |
| Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd | 2.88% |
| Nifty July 2025 Future | 2.82% |
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd | 2.75% |
| Brigade Enterprises Ltd | 2.59% |
Peer Comparison
| Fund Name | AUM (In Crs.) | NAV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Small Cap Fund Direct... | ₹ 12,098 Cr | ₹156.66 | 0.92% | Very High |
| Edelweiss Small Cap Fund ... | ₹ 4,930 Cr | ₹50.47 | 0.19% | Very High |
| Canara Robeco Small Cap F... | ₹ 13,104 Cr | ₹44.73 | 0.38% | Very High |
| ICICI Prudential Smallcap... | ₹ 8,566 Cr | ₹100.96 | 0.28% | Very High |
NAV History - Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
FUND | Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth |
|---|---|
| NAV (Jul 17, 2025) | ₹127.07 |
| 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 | 0.75% | 3.11% | 13.19% | 7.36% | 7.79% | 25.5% |
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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