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Axis Small Cap Fund

Axis · Direct Plan · Growth · as of 2026-10-22

₹127.31 -0.66% today

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Key metrics

Latest NAV

₹127.31

Day change

-0.66%

Volatility

14.8%

Sharpe

-0.23

Max drawdown

-34.6%

Expense ratio

0.54%

AUM

₹27,535 Cr

Category rank

21 / 36

Further reading: Why large-cap funds show deeper drawdowns than small caps

Trailing returns

Period	1W	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	7Y	10Y
Return	-3.60%	-7.14%	-3.36%	3.77%	3.05%	12.76%	14.43%	21.17%	18.24%

Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.

NAV history

Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.

About this fund

Axis Small Cap Fund is a small-cap equity fund offered by Axis Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund. Small-cap funds can grow quickly but are generally among the more volatile equity categories. Its latest NAV is ₹127.31, with assets under management of about ₹27,535 Cr (April - June 2026).

Further reading: How much does the category decide, and how much the fund?

Performance analysis

Over the trailing one year, Axis Small Cap Fund has recorded a return of about 3.0%, with a three-year return of 12.8% and a five-year return of 14.4%. Its annualised volatility is 14.8% — moderate fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is -0.23, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.54%, deducted daily from the NAV.

Further reading: Reading a fund page: what each number does and doesn't say

Rolling returns

Window	Avg	Median	Min	Max	% Pos	% >12
1Y	21.57	15.36	-14.79	98.31	88%	57%
3Y	22.53	22.65	-0.03	41.27	100%	86%
5Y	24.27	23.62	14.06	35.09	100%	100%
7Y	22.57	22.78	19.40	25.14	100%	100%
10Y	19.58	19.64	18.23	20.26	100%	100%

Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.

Further reading: Why a single trailing return misleads, measured across 830 funds

Frequently asked questions

What does Axis Small Cap Fund invest in?

It invests primarily in shares of small-sized companies.

How is this fund classified?

It is a Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund fund in the Equity group.

How often is the NAV updated?

Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.

What is its expense ratio?

0.54% (direct plan, base expense ratio), deducted daily from the NAV. Some platforms quote a higher all-in Total TER — verify with the AMC.

How is the rolling return calculated?

Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.

Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?

No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.

Compare with peers

Further reading: Every fund measured against the best performer in its own category

Similar Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund

Fund	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	TER %
SBI SMALL CAP FUND Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-7.47	-4.81	1.80	0.08	8.94	11.75	17.30	0.56
Union Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-8.42	-3.27	7.72	11.64	13.67	15.73	16.34	0.78
HDFC Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-6.07	-5.32	-1.50	-7.10	8.26	13.34	16.50	–
Invesco India Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-7.45	-3.70	6.12	5.58	19.24	17.92	–	0.41
Tata Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-9.34	-4.26	4.35	-6.04	8.74	13.00	–	0.40
BANK OF INDIA SMALL CAP FUND Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-5.50	0.18	15.08	20.26	18.43	18.47	–	0.42
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-8.38	-6.73	-1.39	-2.87	9.19	12.44	–	0.43
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Small Cap Fund	-7.52	-6.08	1.00	0.82	12.32	15.02	–	0.44

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Fund	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	TER %
Axis Conservative Hybrid Fund Hybrid Scheme - Conservative Hybrid Fund	-1.54	-1.86	-0.65	-0.69	6.16	5.47	7.09	0.94
Axis ELSS- Tax Saver Fund Equity Scheme - ELSS	-4.97	-4.34	-2.20	-6.63	9.00	4.47	11.55	0.73
Axis Midcap Fund Equity Scheme - Mid Cap Fund	-6.96	-5.48	-1.27	-0.34	14.42	11.39	16.62	0.54
Axis Short Term Fund Debt Scheme - Short Duration Fund	-0.28	0.46	2.32	4.81	7.61	6.69	7.37	–
Axis Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Ultra Short to Short Term Fund	0.14	1.23	2.83	5.96	7.34	6.67	6.99	–
Axis Multi Asset Allocation Fund Hybrid Scheme - Multi Asset Allocation Fund	-4.36	-3.10	-1.99	0.58	12.52	7.89	11.23	0.70
Axis Credit Risk Fund Debt Scheme - Credit Risk Fund	-0.22	0.93	3.48	7.15	8.60	7.55	7.58	0.68
Axis Arbitrage Fund Hybrid Scheme - Arbitrage Fund	0.53	1.48	3.06	6.63	7.29	6.84	6.45	0.27

Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.