Question 1

Which funds are similar to Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth?

Accepted Answer

Funds similar to Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth in the Commodities: Silver category are listed in the Similar Funds tab, selected based on same category and benchmark index.

Question 2

How does Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth compare to the category average?

Accepted Answer

The comparison of Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth against the Commodities: Silver category average — returns, alpha, beta and Sharpe — is shown in the Category vs Scheme Returns section at the top of the Similar Funds tab.

Question 3

What is the rank of Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth in its category?

Accepted Answer

The rank of Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth within the Commodities: Silver category is shown in the Trailing Returns section on the Performance tab and the Similar Funds tab.

Question 4

What are the alternatives to Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth?

Accepted Answer

Top alternatives to Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth in the Commodities: Silver category, sorted by AUM, are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Funds tracking the same benchmark — Domestic Price of Silver — are also listed separately.

Question 5

How does Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

The expense ratio of Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth is 0.09%. Over a 20-year investment, a 0.5% difference in expense ratio on a ₹10 lakh corpus can amount to lakhs in additional wealth creation.

Question 6

How does Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?

Accepted Answer

Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹ 1.29 k Cr. AUM reflects investor confidence. For small cap funds, very large AUM can limit portfolio flexibility.

Question 7

Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Commodities: Silver category?

Accepted Answer

The top-performing funds by 3-year returns in the Commodities: Silver category can be found by sorting the Similar Funds comparison table by the 3Y column.

Question 8

Is Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth better than index funds in the same category?

Accepted Answer

Whether Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth beats index funds in the Commodities: Silver category can be assessed by comparing its trailing returns against the benchmark returns in the Performance tab. Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth has an alpha of 2.81%, indicating active outperformance over the benchmark. Historically, active funds in India have shown mixed results vs index funds — large cap active funds tend to underperform index funds over 10 years, while mid/small cap active managers have often added alpha.

Question 9

How does Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?

Accepted Answer

Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 1.04 and alpha of 2.81%. A Sharpe of 1.04 means the fund generates strong returns per unit of risk. Risk-adjusted comparison across category peers — Sharpe, alpha and beta — is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section of the Performance tab.

Question 10

Are there any funds tracking Domestic Price of Silver with lower costs?

Accepted Answer

Funds tracking the same benchmark as Axis Silver FoF Direct-Growth — Domestic Price of Silver — are listed in the Similar Funds tab. Compare their expense ratios to find the most cost-efficient option for the same index exposure.

Period	This Fund	Category Avg	Category Rank
1Y Return	+108.69%	108.26%	5 / 11
3Y Return	+46.74%	46.58%	1 / 7

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