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Axis Medium Term

Axis Medium Term

1–3 yearsInvestment Horizon
HNI,MATarget Segments
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What This Strategy Does

Axis Medium Term Gr is an India Fund Medium Duration equity fund which captures India's corporate and financial services sectors through a multi-cap approach, deploying capital across utilities, industrials, and financials to achieve broad-based earnings growth.

CW Expert Research Notes

Performance and Risk Analysis

Historical returns, volatility patterns, and how this fund has performed relative to its benchmark.

Fund Performance

Fund Performance

1.2% AnnuallyAlpha
+6.9% vs +9.2% benchmarkSince Inception
+7.4% vs +6.1% benchmark3Y Annualized
+6.5% vs +4.5% benchmark5Y Annualized
Axis Medium Term
Benchmark Index
Fund Performance

Benchmark Performance Comparison

Axis Strategic Bond Fund
FD Returns
Given the product’s limited performance history, the assessment considers the fund house’s track record and the historical performance of comparable strategies managed by the same fund house, which follow similar investment approaches. Such comparisons provide historical context only and do not represent the performance of the new product or indicate its future returns.
Risk Profile

Risk Profile

Standard Deviation2.0%
Maximum Drawdown-0.5% | Mar 2026
Sharpe Ratio0.46
Beta0.78
Upside Capture105%

Detailed Risks

Market Risk

Potential recession in India could dampen credit demand, impacting fund's duration positioning.

Disclaimer: Products compared like fixed deposits may provide fixed guaranteed returns. Mutual Funds investments are subject to market risk, read all scheme related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.

Strategy Details

A closer look at the investment thesis, portfolio construction, and current holdings.

Core Investment Theme

Core Investment Theme

Provides exposure to India's medium-term fixed income opportunities through an actively managed portfolio of corporate bonds and government securities. This approach aims to generate stable returns by capitalizing on interest rate movements and credit spreads across the maturity spectrum. The impact is a moderate risk-return profile suitable for investors seeking income generation with lower volatility than longer-duration bond funds.

Broader Market View

Market Outlook

The global economy faces headwinds from elevated inflation, tightening monetary policies, and geopolitical tensions. However, opportunities exist in sectors benefiting from secular trends like digitalization and sustainability.

Why This Strategy is Attractive Now

This strategy aims to capitalize on long-term structural trends by investing in companies with strong competitive advantages, robust business models, and attractive growth prospects across various sectors and regions.

Investment Style & Process

Investment Style

The portfolio exhibits characteristics of a Quality Growth approach, emphasizing companies with durable competitive advantages, consistent earnings growth, and reasonable valuations across large and mid-cap market segments.

Why it Makes Sense

In the current environment of moderating economic growth and elevated uncertainty, a Quality Growth strategy focused on companies with pricing power, recurring revenues, and strong balance sheets can provide downside protection while participating in secular growth opportunities.

High-Level Investment Process

Sourcing: The strategy appears to source investment ideas from a broad universe of quality companies across sectors, with a preference for those demonstrating sustainable competitive advantages, proven management teams, and attractive growth runways. Selection: The selection process suggests an emphasis on fundamental research to identify companies with durable business models, healthy financials, and attractive valuations relative to growth prospects. Construction: Portfolio construction is consistent with a multi-cap core approach, maintaining exposure across sectors while allowing high-conviction ideas to drive portfolio performance.
Portfolio Holdings Overview

Portfolio Holdings Overview

SectoralAllocation
Energy & Infra8.23%
Utilities30.47%
Financial Services32.64%
Capital Goods28.66%

Geographic Allocation

Domestic100%
Top Stock Holdings

Top Stock Holdings

CompanySectorAllocation
6.94% Govt Stock 2036Utilities8.36%
Jubilant Beverages LimitedUtilities3.45%
GMR Hyderabad International Airport LtdUtilities3.13%
Tamilnadu State Development LoansUtilities2.96%
Jubilant Bevco LimitedUtilities2.93%
Vedanta Aluminium Metal LimitedUtilities2.86%
Adani Power LimitedUtilities2.85%
Delhi International Airport LimitedUtilities2.66%
Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures LimitedUtilities2.61%
Hiranandani Financial Services Private LimitedUtilities2.45%

Fund House Management

The asset management company’s track record, AUM scale, and fund manager credentials.

Fund Manager Track Record

Fund Manager Track Record

SJ

Sachin Jain

Lead Portfolio Manager

Mr. Sachin Jain has experience of 18 years. Manages 123 funds at Axis Asset Management Company Limited with an AUM of approximately ₹15,551 Cr Holds a B.Tech degree.

DS
Devang Shah
Co-Portfolio Manager

Mr. Devang Shah has experience of 23 years. Manages 261 funds at Axis Asset Management Company Limited with an AUM of approximately ₹16,437 Cr Holds a B.Com degree.

CW Expert Take
CW Expert Take

Axis operates with entrepreneurial agility despite institutional backing. Their investment philosophy emphasizes quality compounding in equities and prudent credit selection in debt. The fund house has built focused expertise rather than chasing asset gathering, resulting in concentrated portfolios with high-conviction ideas.

Team

45 years

Combined Team Experience

AUM

₹ 31,987 Cr

Assets Under Management

Firm OverviewFirm Overview

AMCAxis Asset Management Company Limited
Total AUM₹3,61,984.16 Cr

Investment Philosophy & Approach

Disciplined Approach

Disciplined Approach

Axis AMC follows a disciplined investment approach focused on rigorous research.

Risk Management

Risk Management

Risk management is embedded in the investment process and decision-making framework.

Long-Term Mindset

Long-Term Mindset

The fund house maintains a long-term capital allocation mindset.

Operational & Regulatory Details

What it costs to invest, transaction mechanics, and regulatory disclosures you should know.

iconCosts and Fees

Total Expense Ratio (TER)1.33%
Exit Load1%

iconRegulatory & Tax Information

INF846K01BP2
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ISIN
DailyDealing Frequency
CRISIL Medium Term Debt TR INRBenchmark

Capital Gain Tax | Taxed as per Income Tax Slab

Tax Implications (India)
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