Axis Mid Cap Fund is an open-ended equity mutual fund that predominantly allocates its capital in mid-cap stocks. The fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth for its investors through its strategy of investing in mid-cap stocks.
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Axis Mid Cap Fund was launched on 18/02/2011, which means it has been in existence for more than 10 yrs. And currently, this fund manages an AUM of ₹15,987.99 Cr (as of October 31 2021).
The Axis Mutual Fund manages the Axis Mid Cap scheme. It launched its first fund in 2009. Axis Mutual Fund is owned by Axis Bank Limited, which owns 74.99% of the company, and the Schroder Singapore Holdings Private Limited owns 25%.
The Axis Mid Cap scheme has two types of plans:
Growth plan
IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal)
| Returns | ||||
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| Fund Name | 5 Years | 7 Years | 10 Years | |
| Equity Fund SBI Life | 16.66% | 14.48% |
11.82%
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| Global Equity Index Funds Strategy HDFC Life | 15.72% | - |
16.14%
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| High Growth Fund Axis Max Life | 29.3% | 22.69% |
17.8%
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| Pension India Consumption Fund ICICI Prudential Life | 20.5% | - |
15.5%
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| Multi Cap Fund Tata AIA Life | 25.75% | 23.74% |
20.56%
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| Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Life | 20.75% | 15.12% |
14.36%
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| Multiplier Birla Sun Life | 22.82% | 17.57% |
15.66%
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| Pension Mid Cap Fund PNB MetLife | 34.5% | - |
18.41%
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| Equity II Fund Canara HSBC Life | 16.43% | 12.96% |
10.69%
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| US Equity Fund Star Union Dai-ichi Life | 14.69% | - |
13.87%
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| Returns | ||||
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| Fund Name | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | |
| Active Fund QUANT | 23.92% | 31.48% |
21.87%
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| Flexi Cap Fund PARAG PARIKH | 20.69% | 26.41% |
19.28%
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| Large and Mid-Cap Fund EDELWEISS | 22.34% | 24.29% |
17.94%
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| Equity Opportunities Fund KOTAK | 24.64% | 25.01% |
19.45%
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| Large and Midcap Fund MIRAE ASSET | 19.74% | 24.32% |
22.50%
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| Flexi Cap Fund PGIM INDIA | 14.75% | 23.39% |
-
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| Flexi Cap Fund DSP | 18.41% | 22.33% |
16.91%
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| Emerging Equities Fund CANARA ROBECO | 20.05% | 21.80% |
15.92%
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| Focused fund SUNDARAM | 18.27% | 18.22% |
16.55%
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Last updated: August 2025
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Investing Instruments |
Asset Allocation |
Risk Profile |
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Maximum |
Minimum |
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Equity and Equity Related Instruments of Mid Cap Companies |
100% |
65% |
High Risk |
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Equity and Equity Related Instruments of Non-Mid-Cap Companies |
35% |
0% |
High Risk |
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Debt and Money Market Instruments |
35% |
0% |
Low to Medium Risk |
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Units issued by REITs and InvITs |
10% |
0% |
Medium to High Risk |
The investment objective of the Axis Mid Cap Fund is to provide long-term capital growth to its investors by allocating its capital primarily in equity and equity-related instruments of mid-cap companies.
The fund managers use a fair value research process to analyze the potential of any stock (fair value of a stock is the intrinsic value of that company). The companies selected have a sustainable competitive advantage over their peers due to their robust business model.
Expense ratio - 1.81% (as of Oct 31, 2021 )
Exit Load - 1.0% (If more than 10% of the investments are redeemed or switched out before 12 months from the allotment date. After 12 months, the exit load will become 0.)
AUM (Fund Size) - ₹15,987.99 cr (as of 31 Oct 2021)
Lock-in period - No Lock-in period
Age of the fund - The Axis Mid Cap Fund (Regular–Growth) was launched on 18/02/2011
Benchmark Index - S&P BSE Mid Cap TRI
Minimum Investment - Minimum SIP is ₹1000 & Minimum Lumpsum is ₹5000
Expense ratio - 0.46% (as of Oct 31, 2021 )
Exit Load - 1.0% (If more than 10% of the investments are redeemed or switched out before 12 months from the allotment date. After 12 months, the exit load will become 0.)
AUM (Fund Size) - ₹15,987.99 cr (as of 31 Oct 2021)
Lock-in period - No Lock-in period
Age of the fund - The Axis Mid Cap Fund (Regular–Growth) was launched on 01/01/2013
Benchmark Index - S&P BSE Mid Cap TRI
Minimum Investment - Minimum SIP is ₹500 & Minimum Lumpsum is ₹5000
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1 year |
63.50% |
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3 years |
27.55% |
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5 years |
20.73% |
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Since Inception |
19.92% |
*Returns are subject to change. The investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder.
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1 year |
65.68% |
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3 years |
29.28% |
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5 years |
22.24% |
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Since Inception |
21.76% |
*Returns are subject to change. The investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder.
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Pros |
Cons |
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This scheme has an affordable expense ratio (0.46% for Direct Plan) |
Not suitable for short-term or very short term investors |
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Mid-Cap funds have a higher potential to generate more returns than large-cap or multi-cap funds |
Mid-Cap funds are High-Risk |
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Strategically diversified investments |
Performance Risk |
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Bottom-Up strategy for stock selection |
Liquidity Risk |
Axis Mid Cap Fund offers certain benefits as listed below:
Mid-Caps – The mid-cap segment has a higher potential to generate great returns.
Strategy – Axis Mid Cap fund follows a bottom-up strategy for the stock selection process.
Long-term – This scheme focuses on long-term investments.
Affordable Expense Ratio – This scheme has an affordable expense ratio that makes investment a viable option for more people.
No lock-in period – A no lock-in period means you can have access to your funds whenever you want.
Returns – The Axis Mid Cap Fund has performed consistently over the years and has delivered good returns to its investors.
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Sector |
% Of Net Assets |
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Financial Services |
18.14% |
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IT |
15.08% |
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Consumer Goods |
13.51% |
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Industrial Manufacturing |
8.63% |
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Consumer Services |
8.44% |
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Market Cap |
% Of Net Assets |
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Large Cap |
32.99% |
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Mid Cap |
60.43% |
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Small Cap |
0.15% |
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Other Cap |
0% |
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Stocks |
% Of Net Assets |
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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited |
4.35% |
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ICICI Bank Limited |
4.31% |
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Coforge Limited |
3.42% |
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MindTree Limited |
3.22% |
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Astral Limited |
3.20% |
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Bajaj Finance Limited |
3.08% |
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HDFC Bank Limited |
3.07% |
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Avenue Supermarts Limited |
3.07% |
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Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited |
3.02% |
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Mphasis Limited |
2.98% |
The individuals meeting the following criteria or requirements should invest in this fund.
Higher risk appetite for their investments
Long term horizon for their investments
Capital appreciation through equity and equity-related investments
Exposure in mid-cap stocks
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