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Axis Flexi Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

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AMC: Axis Mutual Fund • Category: Flexi Cap • NAV: Rs 28.74 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #13 in category (#128 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
🏷️ Low Expense ⭐ Consistent Alpha 🚀 High Bull Capture
Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
  • Generated +2.1% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
  • Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.83% is lower than category median (2.17%).
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
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Axis Flexi Cap Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 13,865 cr
Category: Rs 3,759 cr (stretched)
Total Expense (TER)
1.83%
Category Median: 2.17%
Base Expense (BER)
1.46%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
0.55
Category Median: 0.48
Beta
0.95
Category Median: 0.96
Alpha
+2.08%
Category Median: +1.19%
Standard Deviation
14.33%
Category Median: 14.62%
MFIQ Score
5.5/10
Average
Performance and risk metrics closely match category benchmarks.
Returns (30%) 4.2/10
3Y CAGR 13.9% vs category median 12.9% (+1.0 points); 5Y CAGR 7.6%.
Risk Management (30%) 4.9/10
Sharpe ratio 0.55 (cat median 0.48), downside capture 102.0%, max fall -30.0%.
Consistency (20%) 4.7/10
100.0% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 1 of 5 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 9.1/10
Total expense ratio 1.83% vs category median 2.17% (-0.34% points).
Ranked #13 of 40 in Flexi Cap. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +6.13% +6.72% -0.59%
3 Months +0.67% +0.95% -0.28%
6 Months +10.11% +7.48% +2.63%
1 Year +6.05% +3.87% +2.18%
3 Years CAGR +13.86% +12.91% +0.95%
5 Years CAGR +7.63% +9.13% -1.50%
7 Years CAGR +12.53% +13.79% -1.26%
Since Inception +12.49% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in Axis Flexi Cap Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.

Bank FD Benchmark
7.0% p.a. Fixed Deposit
Total Invested: ₹3,60,000
Maturity Value: ₹4,01,630
Interest Earned: +₹41,630
Actual Historical Performance
Axis Flexi Cap Fund
CAGR: +13.86%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 +8.25% +3.55% +4.70%
2025 +1.34% +3.91% -2.57%
2024 +22.32% +18.52% +3.80%
2023 +20.20% +28.78% -8.58%
2022 -8.71% -1.11% -7.60%
2021 +28.34% +32.43% -4.09%
2020 +19.29% +14.34% +4.95%
2019 +17.19% +10.28% +6.91%
2018 +7.09% -7.49% +14.58%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -15.45% +13.54% +8.54% +68.81% 80.8% 29.5%
3-Year Rolling +6.91% +14.54% +14.06% +26.51% 100.0% 9.1%
5-Year Rolling +5.87% +13.51% +13.59% +21.15% 100.0% 0.0%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
0.75
Category: 0.64
R-Squared
0.908
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
108.7%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
102.0%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2020-02-12 2020-03-23 -30.0% 1 months 8 months
2021-10-14 2022-06-17 -23.4% 8 months 18 months
2024-09-26 2025-02-28 -19.1% 5 months 17 months

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity and Equity Related Instruments - (65%-100%),Debt and Money Market Instruments - (0%-35%),Units issued by InvITs (0%-10%) Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

To generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a dynamic mix of equity and equity related instruments across market capitalizations. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 13,865 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as stretched relative to Flexi Cap schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Sachin Relekar
Managing scheme since 2024-02-01
2.8 yrs tenure
Krishnaa N
Managing scheme since 2024-03-01
2.7 yrs tenure

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Axis Flexi Cap Fund

What is the expense ratio of Axis Flexi Cap Fund?

Axis Flexi Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.83% with a base expense ratio of 1.46%, compared to the Flexi Cap category median of 2.17%.

Who manages Axis Flexi Cap Fund?

Axis Flexi Cap Fund is managed by Sachin Relekar (tenure: 2.8 years since 2024-02-01).

What are the historical returns of Axis Flexi Cap Fund?

Axis Flexi Cap Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 13.86% and a 5-year CAGR of 7.63%. Its 1-year return stands at +6.05%.

How large is Axis Flexi Cap Fund?

Axis Flexi Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 13,865 cr, placing it in the 'stretched' size band relative to Flexi Cap peers.

How is Axis Flexi Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?

Axis Flexi Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.5/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Axis Flexi Cap Fund?

Axis Flexi Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 14.33% with a maximum historical drawdown of -30.04%.