Sharpe ratio
1.06Return earned for the risk taken.
Good
Good risk-adjusted returns. The fund has delivered strong returns for its level of risk.
+5.19%1Y Absolute Return
-0.06%1D
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Returns calculator comparison
Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.
| Asset | Projected corpus | Total invested | Gain | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionFund 5Y annualised return | ₹8,63,797 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,31,185 | +6.82% |
| EPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,95,132 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,62,520 | +8.25% |
| Residential propertyIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| PPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,69,819 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,37,207 | +7.10% |
| Bank fixed depositIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,56,981 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,24,369 | +6.50% |
| GoldIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| Savings accountIllustrative annual assumption | ₹7,86,827 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹54,215 | +3.00% |
Illustration only. Fund results use the available NAV-derived annualised return and can be negative. Reference rows are assumptions, not current quoted rates or guaranteed returns; property excludes transaction costs, taxes, and liquidity constraints. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk.
Wealth multiple
₹1 became₹1.08
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.08 Lakh
Fund age13.9 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code120510
ISININF846K01EI1
BenchmarkNIFTY SD Debt Index A-II
CategoryDebt Scheme - Short Duration Fund
Expense ratio0.40%
Exit loadNil
Minimum SIP₹100 SIP
Return comparison
4th / 172 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | +7.79% | — | — |
| 3M | +2.43% | — | — |
| 6M | +6.58% | — | — |
| 1Y | +5.19% | — | +2.20% |
| 3Y | +7.67% | — | +4.12% |
| 5Y | +6.82% | — | +3.81% |
| 10Y | +7.40% | — | — |
| Since Launch | +8.02% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
1.84Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Good
Good downside protection with strong returns.
Standard deviation
1.24%How much the fund’s returns fluctuate over time.
Low volatility
Returns have been relatively stable.
Beta
—How closely the fund moves with the market.
Unavailable
This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.
Alpha
—Extra return generated above the benchmark.
Unavailable
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Treynor ratio
—Return earned for each unit of market risk taken.
Unavailable
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Calmar ratio
3.09How well the fund rewarded investors relative to its biggest decline.
Excellent
Excellent balance between returns and drawdowns.
Information ratio
—How consistently the fund outperformed its benchmark.
Unavailable
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Portfolio allocation
Latest disclosed portfolio mix
Asset allocation
Portfolio100%
Debt95.89%
Cash4.11%
Market cap allocation
Market-cap classifications were not present in the latest portfolio disclosure.
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 190 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Receivables | Unspecified | Net Receivables | 4.11% |
| 7.7% Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited | Energy & Utilities | Non Convertible Debenture | 3.7051% |
| SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA SR V 7.22 BD 10AP29 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Debenture | 3.3598% |
| POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED SR 250A 6.61 BD 15JL28 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Bonds | 3.0256% |
| GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 36574 GOI 06OT35 6.48 FV RS 100 | Entities | GOI Securities | 2.8939% |
| SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST SD TRUST PTC 15SEPT25 | Unspecified | Securitised Debt | 2.5691% |
| NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 25G 7.48 BD 15SP28 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Bonds | 2.4558% |
| JUBILANT BEVERAGES LIMITED NCD 31MY28 FVRS1LAC | Consumer Staples | Debenture | 2.1321% |
| NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 26F 7.44 BD 17JL29 FVRS1LAC | Financial | Bonds | 1.8441% |
| Others CBLO | Unspecified | CBLO | 1.7755% |
Fund management
AD
Aditya Pagaria
Since 2023 · Prior to joining Axis AMC he was associated with ICICI Prudential AMC (Nov 2011-Jul 2016) as Fund Manager - Fixed Income Operations.
Mr. Pagaria is a Bachelor in Management Studies and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Institute Of Technology And Management, SK Somaiya College.
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Devang Shah
Since 2012 · Prior to joining Axis AMC he has worked with ICICI Prudential AMC, Deutsche Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. and Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Mr. Shah is B.Com and ACA.
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Summary
A moderate-risk debt scheme - short duration fund. Losses and swings stayed contained — worst fall -2.6%, volatility 1.2%.
Strengths
- Losses and swings stayed contained — worst fall -2.6%, volatility 1.2%.
- Recovered from its worst fall in 0 months.
- Well spread out — top 10 holdings are only 28% of the portfolio.
- Same fund manager for 14+ years — the strategy has not chopped and changed.
- Ranks 4 of 172 in its category over 1 year.
Weaknesses
- None
Ideal investor
- Needs a 1–3 years depending on duration horizon to ride out its moderate risk level.
Risk drivers
- None