Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Multi Cap - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Multi CapBenchmark: Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹19.6-0.71%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +1.65% | -2.10% | 9 / 36 |
| 3Y Return | +16.97% | 12.86% | 1 / 22 |
| 5Y Return | — | 12.42% | — |
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 Multicap Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Multi Cap category include Nippon India Multi Cap Fund Direct-Growth, Kotak Multi Cap Fund Direct-Growth, and SBI Multicap Fund Direct-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 Multicap Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 1 out of 22 funds in the Equity: Multi Cap category as of 21 Oct 2026. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.93%. The peers Nippon India Multi Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.89% and Kotak Multi Cap Fund Direct-Growth has 0.69%. 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 Multicap Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹11,972.3 crore. The peers Nippon India Multi Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹53,766.6 crore and Kotak Multi Cap Fund Direct-Growth has ₹30,335.3 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: Multi Cap?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Multi Cap category on a 3-year basis is WhiteOak Capital Multi Cap Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 16.31% as of 21 Oct 2026. Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 16.97% CAGR over the same period, ranking 1 out of 22 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Axis Multicap Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.80 compared to the Equity: Multi Cap average of 0.53 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 1 out of 22 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.