

Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
Very High Risk
Equity
4 Star
₹124.11
0.06%1D Change
23.59%p.a.
Very High Risk
Equity
4 Star
₹124.11
0.06%1D Change
23.59%p.a.

Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
₹124.11
0.06%1D
23.59%p.a.
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Investment Type
Fund overview
- Rating4 Star
- Expense ratio0.56%
- 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 | 10.22% | 
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd | 2.87% | 
| CCL Products (India) Ltd | 2.26% | 
| Kaynes Technology India Ltd | 2.21% | 
| Brigade Enterprises Ltd | 2.12% | 
Peer Comparison
| Fund Name | AUM (In Crs.) | NAV | Risk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Prudential Smallcap... | ₹ 8,449 Cr | ₹98.93  | -0.23% | Very High | 
| DSP Small Cap Fund Direct... | ₹ 12,098 Cr | ₹213.50  | -0.17% | Very High | 
| Edelweiss Small Cap Fund ... | ₹ 5,057 Cr | ₹48.91  | -0.34% | Very High | 
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Sma... | ₹ 4,882 Cr | ₹98.84  | -0.18% | Very High | 
NAV History - Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
| FUND | Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth | 
|---|---|
| NAV (Oct 24, 2025) | ₹124.11 | 
| 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 | 0.63% | 0.01% | -1.26% | 8.1% | 4.41% | 20.45% | 
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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