Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth
Equity: ELSS - Tax Saver - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: ELSS - Tax SaverBenchmark: NIFTY 500 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹104.48-0.38%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -6.59% | -6.70% | 17 / 40 |
| 3Y Return | +8.98% | 9.87% | 22 / 38 |
| 5Y Return | +4.46% | 9.15% | 33 / 33 |
| 10Y Return | +11.54% | 12.59% | 23 / 29 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth in the Equity: ELSS - Tax Saver category include SBI ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct-Growth, Mirae Asset ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct-Growth, and DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Plan-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth is ranked 22 out of 38 funds in the Equity: ELSS - Tax Saver category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 33 out of 33. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.05%. The peers SBI ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.23% and Mirae Asset ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct-Growth has 1.02%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹30,269.1 crore. The peers SBI ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹30,026.6 crore and Mirae Asset ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct-Growth has ₹24,624.7 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: ELSS - Tax Saver?
The top performing fund in the Equity: ELSS - Tax Saver category on a 3-year basis is Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 18.44% as of 21 Oct 2026. Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth has delivered 8.98% CAGR over the same period, ranking 22 out of 38 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.31 compared to the Equity: ELSS - Tax Saver average of 0.36 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 33 out of 50 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.