Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW

  • 3 Months
  • 6 Months
  • 1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 5 Years
  • RSI
3 Months Returns : 0.87%
Fund NAV

Fund Overview of Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW

  • ₹7,394.6 Cr
    AUM
  • ₹22.34
    NAV
  • 0.40%
    Expense Ratio
  • Debt
    Fund Category
As on Thu Nov 05, 2026
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Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW Return Comparison

Tenure Absolute(%) Annualised(%) Category Average(%)
3 Months 0.87% NA 1.00%
6 Months 3.24% NA 4.64%
1 Year 5.43% 5.43% 8.71%
2 Years 15.08% 7.28% 8.38%
3 Years 25.09% 7.75% 7.90%
5 Years 39.28% 6.85% 6.75%
7 Years 61.63% 7.10% NA
10 Years 104.96% 7.44% 7.45%
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Asset Allocation of Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW

debt instruments

95.26%

other assets or cash equivalents

4.74%
Top Holdings
Government Of India 35943 Goi 05my35 6.33 Fv Rs 100
6.02%
Government Of India 35943 Goi 05my35 6.33 Fv Rs 100
1.00%
Government Of India 36204 Goi 14jl32 6.28 Fv Rs 100
3.67%
Others Cblo
3.72%
Government Of India 36204 Goi 14jl32 6.28 Fv Rs 100
3.35%
 
Top Sectors
Entities
29.95%
Unspecified
26.65%
Financial
9.64%
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About Fund

About Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW

Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW is one Debt mutual fund offered by Axis Mutual Fund. Launched on 12 Feb 2015, the fund aims Regular income while maintaining liquidity over short term. Investment in debt and money market instruments. It manages assets worth ₹7,394.6 crore as on Sat Oct 31, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 0.4%.
The portfolio allocation consists of 95.26% in debt instruments, 4.74% in other assets or cash equivalents.Managed by Devang Shah, it has delivered a return of 5.43% in the last year, a total return since inception of 8.03%.
Depending on individual goals investors may compare best sip investment during the long-term financial strategy.

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  • Aditya Pagaria

    Fund Manager

  • 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.

    Manager Education

  • Devang Shah

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Shah is B.Com and ACA.

    Manager Education

Key Metrics of Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW

  • Standard Deviation
    1.38%
  • Mean
    7.33%
  • Sharpe Ratio
    1.27%
  • Sortino Ratio
    2.06%

Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW Fund Details

Fund Names Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW
Inception Date 12 Feb 2015
Lock In No Lock-in
 
Risk Principal at moderate risk
Category Average Annual Returns 8.71
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr
Bank Of India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹254 0.52% 0.87% 5.00% 7.67% 10.89%
Bank Of India Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW Monthly trend ₹254 0.52% 0.87% 5.00% 7.67% 10.89%
Bank Of India Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW Quarterly trend ₹254 0.52% 0.87% 5.00% 7.67% 10.89%
Bank Of India Short Term Fund Regular-Growth trend ₹254 0.46% 0.72% 4.38% 7.06% 10.34%
Bank Of India Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW Monthly trend ₹254 0.46% 0.72% 4.38% 7.06% 10.34%
Bank Of India Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW Quarterly trend ₹254 0.46% 0.72% 4.38% 7.06% 10.34%
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth trend ₹18,468 0.46% 0.72% 5.63% 7.67% 7.14%
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-IDCW Monthly trend ₹18,468 0.46% 0.72% 5.63% 7.67% 7.14%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Direct Fund Direct-Growth trend ₹5,269 0.38% 0.58% 5.03% 7.55% 6.87%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Direct Fund Direct-IDCW trend ₹5,269 0.38% 0.58% 5.03% 7.55% 6.87%
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 6M 1Yr 3Yr
Axis Short Term Fund Direct-Growth increase ₹7,395 0.55% 0.87% 3.24% 5.43% 7.75%
Axis Short Term Fund Regular-Growth increase ₹7,395 0.50% 0.74% 2.96% 4.87% 7.19%
Axis Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW increase ₹7,395 0.50% 0.74% 2.96% 4.87% 7.19%
Axis Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW Monthly increase ₹7,395 0.50% 0.74% 2.96% 4.87% 7.19%
Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW Monthly increase ₹7,395 0.55% 0.87% 3.24% 5.43% 7.75%
Axis Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW Weekly increase ₹7,395 0.50% 0.74% 2.96% 4.87% 7.19%
Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW Weekly increase ₹7,395 0.55% 0.87% 3.24% 5.43% 7.75%
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) NAV 3Yr 5Yr 10Yr
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth trend ₹18,468 ₹71.14 7.67% 7.14% 7.71%
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund-Growth trend ₹18,468 ₹64.70 7.04% 6.46% 6.94%
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan-IDCW Monthly trend ₹18,468 ₹12.74 7.67% 7.14% 7.71%
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund-IDCW Monthly trend ₹18,468 ₹12.12 7.04% 6.46% 6.94%
HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-Growth trend ₹13,967 ₹35.55 7.39% 6.59% 7.30%
HDFC Short Term Fund-Growth trend ₹13,967 ₹34.30 7.08% 6.22% 6.98%
HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-IDCW trend ₹13,967 ₹21.06 7.39% 6.59% 7.30%
HDFC Short Term Fund-IDCW trend ₹13,967 ₹20.38 7.08% 6.22% 6.98%
HDFC Short Term Fund-IDCW Fortnightly trend ₹13,967 ₹10.22 7.08% 6.22% 6.98%
HDFC Short Term Fund Direct Plan-IDCW Fortnightly trend ₹13,967 ₹10.33 7.39% 6.59% 7.30%
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Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW Detailed Portfolio

Stocks Sector % of Holding Value
Government Of India 35943 Goi 05my35 6.33 Fv Rs 100Entities6.02%₹734.46 Cr
Government Of India 35943 Goi 05my35 6.33 Fv Rs 100Entities-—
Government Of India 36204 Goi 14jl32 6.28 Fv Rs 100Entities3.67%₹466.66 Cr
Others CbloUnspecified3.72%₹453.84 Cr
Government Of India 36204 Goi 14jl32 6.28 Fv Rs 100Entities3.35%₹424.79 Cr
Others CbloUnspecified3.34%₹423.50 Cr
Others CbloUnspecified3.42%₹422.73 Cr
Others CbloUnspecified3.42%₹422.73 Cr
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development Sr 25g 7.48 Bd 15sp28 Fvrs1lacFinancial3.19%₹405.23 Cr
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development Sr 25g 7.48 Bd 15sp28 Fvrs1lacFinancial3.44%₹402.54 Cr
Net ReceivablesUnspecified3.24%₹400.32 Cr
Net ReceivablesUnspecified3.24%₹400.32 Cr
Goi Sec 7.18 14/08/2033Entities3.23%₹399.19 Cr
Goi Sec 7.18 14/08/2033Entities3.23%₹399.19 Cr
Net ReceivablesUnspecified3.35%₹393.45 Cr
Government Of India 35031 Goi 07ot34 6.79 Fv Rs 100Entities3.20%₹390.09 Cr
Government Of India 35031 Goi 07ot34 6.79 Fv Rs 100Entities-—
Government Of India 37426 Goi 11my36 6.94 Fv Rs 100Entities5.25%₹387.90 Cr
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development Sr 25g 7.48 Bd 15sp28 Fvrs1lacFinancial3.01%₹382.12 Cr
State Development Loan 36387 Bh 03sp33 7.54 Fv Rs 100Unspecified2.91%₹355.29 Cr
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Frequently Asked Questions

Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW

What is the current AUM of Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW?

As of Sat Oct 31, 2026, Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW manages assets worth ₹7,394.6 crore

How has Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW performed recently?

  • 3 Months: 0.87%
  • 6 Months: 3.24%

What is the long-term performance of Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW?

  • 3 Years CAGR: 7.75%
  • 5 Years CAGR: 6.85%
  • Since Inception: 8.03%

What is the portfolio composition of Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW?

Debt: 95.26%, Others: 4.74%.

Who manages Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW?

Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW is managed by Devang Shah from Axis Mutual Fund.

Which are the top companies Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW has invested in?

  • GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 35943 GOI 05MY35 6.33 FV RS 100 – 6.02% of the fund's portfolio
  • GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 35943 GOI 05MY35 6.33 FV RS 100 – 1.00% of the fund's portfolio
  • GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 36204 GOI 14JL32 6.28 FV RS 100 – 3.67% of the fund's portfolio
  • Others CBLO – 3.72% of the fund's portfolio
  • GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 36204 GOI 14JL32 6.28 FV RS 100 – 3.35% of the fund's portfolio

Which are the major sectors Axis Short Term Fund Direct-IDCW focuses on?

  • Entities – 29.95% of the fund's portfolio
  • Unspecified – 26.65% of the fund's portfolio
  • Financial – 9.64% of the fund's portfolio
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