Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan

NAV 112.33(0.59%)
Apr 17, 2025
Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan
AUM
₹22,735 Cr
Expense (%)
0.57
Turnover (%)
45.00
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI
Asset Quality
Small, Green
Differs from benchmark (%)
73.19

Decision Maker

1. Right Fund

Performance
Quality

2. Right Time

Benchmark
Debt Fund
8%
Likely Future 5 Year CAGR.

3. Right Allocation

Will this Fund help diversify your portfolio?

3Yr Rolling Returns(%)

Benchmark# : Nifty Smallcap 250

Performance Summary - 10 Year X-Ray

Dec' 15Dec' 16Dec' 17Dec' 18Dec' 19Dec' 20Dec' 21Dec' 22Dec' 23Dec' 24YTD
NAV(₹)
21.0222.1030.9028.4534.3842.8368.8371.6697.15122.80112.33
AUM(Cr.)
327.91341.08461.67246.261542.183631.908178.5111390.2418615.7224758.1722735.71
Benchmark# BM# Returns(%)
-----8.2725.0961.94-3.6548.1026.43-12.96
Fund Returns(%)
10.925.1439.82-7.9320.8424.5860.714.1135.5726.40-8.53
Implied  Investor Returns(%) IR(%)
10.724.9739.74-35.2852.8030.8162.486.7837.6126.95-33.23
Alpha(%)  (Returns over Benchmark)
----29.11-0.51-1.237.76-12.53-0.034.43
Expense Ratio(%)
0.951.571.531.580.390.400.360.510.550.550.57

CAGR

9 Year5 Year3 Year1 Year
Benchmark# BM# Returns(%)
-36.3816.955.4
Fund Returns(%)
19.6331.6115.8910.98
Implied  Investor Returns(%) IR
20.3723.2416.754.95
                                                                                                                                                            Benchmark# is Nifty Smallcap 250

AXIS Small Cap Fund Review : 19 Apr 2025

AXIS Small Cap Fund is a Equity - Small cap Fund with an 22,736(Cr) AUM. It is Open Ended scheme launched on 29 Nov 2013. Currently, Tejas Sheth and Mayank Hyanki as the fund managers managing the fund. Benchmark of the scheme is Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI.

1. How has the AXIS Small Cap Fund Performed in the past? 22

  • On a 3-year rolling returns basis It has not outperformed the Benchmark consistently..
  • The fund has delivered a 3, 5 and 9 year average rolling returns of 22.41%, 21.09%, and 21.69% with a standard deviation of 9.84%, 6.15%, and 1.41% respectively.
  • It has demonstrated CAGR of 15.89%, 31.61%, and 19.63% over 3, 5 and 9 years.
  • The Average 3, 5 and 9 year rolling Alpha is 7.5%, 10.39%, and 10.05%.
  • For last 5 years, Investors have earned less returns than the Fund. This may indicate that Investors in the fund were not aligned to the investing process followed by the fund.

2. How is the Quality of AXIS Small Cap Fund? Q

Fund's Portfolio Quality is Somewhat Good. It has a large proportion of Green and Orange Stocks.
  • Portfolio Composition

    The fund is 87% in equity and hold 128 number of stocks. The Top 3 stocks are Cholamandalam Fin., Krishna Inst.Medi and Blue Star and account for 10% of its portfolio. Top 5 and 10 stocks of fund account for 14% and 23% of fund’s portfolio respectively. Top three sectors of funds are BFSI, Others and Healthcare accounting for 40% of the total portfolio.
  • 3. Should you SIP in AXIS Small Cap Fund? 22 Q

    • You should look for a fund with better more consistent performance track record.
    • Fund's returns are more likely to be different than its benchmark Nifty Smallcap 250 returns, as Fund’s portfolio is significantly different.
    • You need to look at the other funds in your portfolio and ensure this fund helps diversify your portfolio meaningfully.
    • Before investing a large lumpsum amount in a fund you need to assess its Upside Potential. You can contact us for advice.

    4. What are the Risks in the AXIS Small Cap Fund?

    • AXIS Small Cap Fund is likely to fall lesser than the market. It is likely to do well in a falling market but not in a rising market.
    • The Fund has fallen harder, but not recovered faster than its Benchmark.

    Underlying Asset Quality & Valuation

    Underlying Asset Quality Valuation(%)
    Underlying Asset Valuation (%)

    Peer Comparison on returns

    Upside and Downside Capture Ratio

    1 Year3 Year5 Year9 Year
    Upside %
    897577-
    Downside %
    81519-

    Statistical Measure*

    Mean Std Dev Sharpe Sortino Beta Alpha
    Fund
    0.03%0.930.020.030.854.43%
    Benchmark#
    0.05%1.100.030.050.85-
    *Based on daily returns for past 1 year.

    Mean and Standard Deviation

    Average Rolling Return Standard Deviation
    1 Year 3 Year5 Year9 Year1 Year3 Year5 Year9 Year
    Fund
    24.6622.4121.0921.6924.279.846.151.41
    Benchmark#
    21.7114.9110.7111.6337.6214.799.971.21
    Drawdown and Recovery Period

    No Data Found

    Top 10 Holdings

    Company (Q)Sector% Assets
    12.52
    Consumer Durables3.64
    Healthcare3.03
    BFSI2.91
    Construction & Infrastructure2.65
    Capital Goods2.16
    Miscellaneous2.05
    Healthcare1.88
    Healthcare1.72
    Agriculture1.7

    Fund Overview Axis Small Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

    Launch Date
    29 Nov 2013
    Benchmark
    Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI
    Performance comparison Benchmark#
    Nifty Smallcap 250
    Riskometer
    Very High
    Turnover
    45%
    Type
    Open ended scheme
    Return Since Launch
    23.27%
    Min. Investment
    100.00
    Min. Additional investment Min. Add. inv.
    100.00
    Min. SIP
    100.00
    Min. Cheques
    6
    Min. Withdrawal
    1.00
    Exit Load
    0.00%
    Remark
    Nil for 10% of investments and 1% for remaining investments on or before 12M, Nil after 12M
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    FAQ : Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan

    Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan has delivered CAGR and average rolling returns as follows :

    1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 9 Year
    CAGR(%) 10.98 15.89 31.61 19.63
    Average Rolling Returns(%) 22.93 20.78 19.49 20.13

    The Current NAV of Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan is ₹112.33.

    You should look for a fund with better more consistent performance track record. Funds returns are more likely to be different than its benchmark Nifty Smallcap 250 returns, as Funds portfolio is significantly different.

    Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan fund’s expense ratio is 0.57%

    The process for redemption is

    • Give a request for redemption of the number of units or the amount you want. The request will be acknowledged.
    • You will get information about the redemption and the NAV at which redeemed.
    • The amount will be deposited in the designated bank account.

    The AUM of Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan is currently ₹22,736 Crores.

    The Top three stocks are Blue Star, Krishna Inst.Medi and Cholamandalam Fin. and account for 10% of its portfolio. Top 5 and 10 stocks of fund account for 14% and 23% of fund’s portfolio respectively.

    Top three sectors of Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan fund are BFSI, Others and Healthcare accounting for 40% of the total portfolio.

    Funds Portfolio Quality is Somewhat Good. It has a large proportion of Green and Orange Stocks.Since this is a Equity - Small cap Fund it is comparatively safer to invest in this fund. However, since it has not consistently outperformed its benchmark index on an average 3-year rolling returns basis it is not the most suitable fund for SIP.

    The category of Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan Fund is Equity - Small cap Fund.

    Tejas Sheth and Mayank Hyanki manage the Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan Fund.

    Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan current PE ratio is 49.74 and PB ratio is 7.46

    The asset allocation of Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan is Stocks : 86.75%, Debt : 11.23% and Gold : 2.05%

    The minimum SIP amount for Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan is ₹100.00 and minimum lumpsum is ₹100.00

    The exit load for Axis Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan is Nil for 10% of investments and 1% for remaining investments on or before 12 months, Nil after 12 months

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