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Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

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AMC: Axis Mutual Fund • Category: Large & Mid Cap • NAV: Rs 35.53 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #6 in category (#85 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
🛡️ Smooth Ride 🏷️ Low Expense ⭐ Consistent Alpha
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
  • Outperformed category benchmark in 79% of historical 3-year rolling periods.
  • Generated +2.9% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
  • Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.84% is lower than category median (2.32%).
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
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Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 17,337 cr
Category: Rs 3,085 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
1.84%
Category Median: 2.32%
Base Expense (BER)
1.43%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
0.62
Category Median: 0.46
Beta
0.90
Category Median: 1.02
Alpha
+2.89%
Category Median: +1.23%
Standard Deviation
13.58%
Category Median: 15.24%
MFIQ Score
6.9/10
Average
Performance and risk metrics closely match category benchmarks.
Returns (30%) 6.0/10
3Y CAGR 14.6% vs category median 13.3% (+1.3 points); 5Y CAGR 10.5%.
Risk Management (30%) 7.9/10
Sharpe ratio 0.62 (cat median 0.46), downside capture 89.1%, max fall -32.0%.
Consistency (20%) 5.5/10
100.0% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 3 of 5 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 8.0/10
Total expense ratio 1.84% vs category median 2.32% (-0.48% points).
Ranked #6 of 32 in Large & Mid Cap. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +5.78% +7.09% -1.31%
3 Months +0.45% +0.32% +0.13%
6 Months +7.28% +5.55% +1.73%
1 Year +6.12% +3.04% +3.08%
3 Years CAGR +14.59% +13.28% +1.31%
5 Years CAGR +10.50% +10.62% -0.12%
7 Years CAGR +17.10% +15.98% +1.12%
Since Inception +17.06% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in Axis Large & Mid 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 Large & Mid Cap Fund
CAGR: +14.59%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 +6.57% +2.62% +3.95%
2025 +4.12% +4.13% -0.01%
2024 +25.52% +24.32% +1.20%
2023 +30.95% +29.34% +1.61%
2022 -8.89% +0.28% -9.17%
2021 +44.56% +38.27% +6.29%
2020 +24.70% +15.49% +9.21%
2019 +16.39% +10.50% +5.89%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -17.70% +19.39% +13.72% +86.40% 83.9% 68.6%
3-Year Rolling +10.09% +19.58% +19.20% +29.47% 100.0% 78.7%
5-Year Rolling +8.78% +19.48% +20.75% +28.26% 100.0% 98.5%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
0.85
Category: 0.61
R-Squared
0.904
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
102.3%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
89.1%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2020-02-13 2020-03-23 -32.0% 1 months 5 months
2021-10-18 2022-06-20 -22.0% 8 months 12 months
2024-09-24 2025-04-07 -17.7% 6 months 14 months

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity & Equity Related Instruments of Large Cap Stocks - (35%-65%),Equity & Equity Related Instruments of Mid Cap Stocks - (35%-65%),Other Equity and Equity related instruments - (0%-30%),Debt and Money Market Instruments - (0%-30%),Units issued by InvITs -(0%-10%) Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

To generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of Equity & Equity Related Instruments both in India as well as overseas. However, there can be no assurance 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 17,337 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Large & Mid Cap schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Shreyash Devalkar
Managing scheme since 2023-08-04
3.3 yrs tenure
Hitesh Das
Managing scheme since 2023-08-03
3.3 yrs tenure
Mayank Hyanki
Managing scheme since 2026-07-03
0.4 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.

Closest Large & Mid Cap Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
UTI Large & Mid Cap Fund 6.3 +14.77% 1.96% 95.3% Rs 6,682 cr Compare →
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Baroda BNP Paribas Large and Mid Cap Fund 5.7 +13.77% 2.31% 104.7% Rs 1,891 cr Compare →
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Frequently Asked Questions about Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund

What is the expense ratio of Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund?

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.84% with a base expense ratio of 1.43%, compared to the Large & Mid Cap category median of 2.32%.

Who manages Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund?

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund is managed by Shreyash Devalkar (tenure: 3.3 years since 2023-08-04).

What are the historical returns of Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund?

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 14.59% and a 5-year CAGR of 10.5%. Its 1-year return stands at +6.12%.

How large is Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund?

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 17,337 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Large & Mid Cap peers.

How is Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.9/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund?

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 13.58% with a maximum historical drawdown of -32.02%.