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Axis Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth

Axis · Scheme 125354

137.56 0.32%NAV · 2026-09-18
70
Strong FundScore
Start SIP
AUM
₹30,089 cr
Expense ratio
0.73%
3Y CAGR
18.0%
Risk level
High
Min SIP
₹100
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI
Fund manager: Ashish NaikExit load: Exit load of 1% for investments beyond 10% if redeemed within 12 months
Strong · 70/100

A high-quality fund that scores well on the factors that matter.

🎯 For aggressive investors with a 7+ year horizon who can tolerate sharp ups and downs.

📈 Why it could do well

  • Strong long-term record — 17.8% CAGR over 5 years.
  • Compounding well recently — 18.0% CAGR over 3 years.
  • 3Y CAGR: +18.0%
  • 5Y CAGR: +17.8%
  • Positive 3Y windows: 100% of rolling 3Y windows positive

📉 What could drag it down

  • Small Cap Funds are inherently higher-risk — best held 7+ years to ride out swings.
  • Beat category: beat category in 44% of windows

FundScore breakdown

70/100 · Strong
How it works →
73
Returns
Strong
60
Consistency
Decent
69
Risk-adjusted
Decent
72
Downside protection
Strong
81
Cost efficiency
Excellent
50
Portfolio quality
Average

Each dial rates the fund 0–100 on one factor, computed from real NAV history. Fuller & greener = stronger.

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