📊 Flexi Cap Fund · Deep Analysis

Axis Flexi Cap Fund

Axis Mutual Fund · Direct Growth · SEBI Category: Flexi Cap

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Current NAV ₹28.8900 (+0.59% today) As of 04 Jun 2026
1 Year Return -0.6%
3 Year CAGR +13.3% p.a.
5 Year CAGR +10.4% p.a.
AAUM ₹12.5K Cr Jan–Mar 2026
All data from RightAdvise DB - calculated from 2,105 daily NAV records
Fund Overview

Axis Flexi Cap Fund - Quick Summary

Axis Flexi Cap Fund is managed by Shreyash Devalkar, known for his quality-focused investment approach at Axis AMC. The fund seeks to invest in companies with high earnings quality, strong return on equity, durable business moats and predictable cash flows. This quality bias typically results in a concentrated portfolio of 30 to 50 stocks with high conviction in each position.

The fund's quality philosophy means it avoids cyclical, commodity and government-owned companies in favour of consumer-facing, technology and healthcare businesses with consistent earnings growth. This approach has delivered strong performance during bull markets but can lag during cyclical rallies when commodity and PSU stocks outperform.

Fund House
Axis Mutual Fund
SEBI Category
Flexi Cap
Benchmark
NIFTY 500 TRI
Fund Manager
Shreyash Devalkar
AMFI Code
141925
Risk Level
Very High
NAV Records in DB
2,105 days
Quarterly Average AUM · Jan–Mar 2026
₹12.5K Cr
↓ Decreased by 4.8% vs Oct–Dec 2025 · ₹13.1K Cr
Official quarterly average AUM from AMFI disclosure. Published every 3 months.
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✓ Suitable For
Best suited for quality-conscious investors with a 7+ year horizon who are comfortable with the fund's growth-style bias. May underperform during value or cyclical market rotations — investors should pair it with a value-oriented fund for full cycle coverage.
Axis Flexi Cap's quality-first approach resonates strongly with investors who want portfolio exposure to India's best-run companies across sectors. Shreyash Devalkar's disciplined approach and low portfolio turnover results in tax-efficient compounding over long periods.
✗ Not Suitable For
Investors wanting cyclical or value-oriented exposure — Devalkar's quality-growth approach typically avoids commodity, PSU and heavily cyclical businesses. Those seeking maximum mid and small cap allocation — Axis Flexi Cap tends toward quality large and mid caps. Investors uncomfortable with periods of benchmark underperformance during cyclical rallies.
Who Runs This Fund

Fund Manager

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Shreyash Devalkar
Axis Mutual Fund · Managing since 2016

Shreyash Devalkar is Senior Fund Manager at Axis Mutual Fund and manages the Axis Flexi Cap Fund with the same quality-growth philosophy he applies across Axis MF's equity schemes. He focuses on businesses with durable competitive moats, high return on equity and strong management quality — a consistent framework applied regardless of market cap.

For current co-manager details and full biography, refer to the latest Axis Mutual Fund factsheet on AMFI or the AMC website.

What to Factor In

Things to Consider

Informational points to help you form your own view - not judgements or recommendations.

AMFI Code · Informational
AMFI Scheme Code: 141925
The official AMFI scheme code for Axis Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth is 141925. Use this when transacting on platforms or verifying data across databases.
Important Note
Points Worth Knowing
Axis Mutual Fund went through a challenging period in 2022-2023 related to compliance and portfolio concentration issues in some schemes. While Axis Flexi Cap was not the primary scheme involved, investors should be aware of this fund house context. The quality-growth philosophy means the fund may significantly underperform in value and cyclical rallies — this is a style risk, not a fund failure.
Investment Objective
As per Scheme Information Document
To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio predominantly consisting of equity and equity related instruments across market capitalizations.
All Data Below - From RightAdvise Database
Performance

Fund Returns

Calculated from 2,105 daily NAV records in RightAdvise DB. Last calculated: Jun 2026.

1M / 3M / 6M / 1Y - simple point-to-point return  ·  3Y / 5Y / 10Y - CAGR (compounded annual growth rate)

1 MonthPoint-to-point
-0.1%
3 MonthPoint-to-point
-1.2%
6 MonthPoint-to-point
-4.3%
1 YearPoint-to-point
-0.6%
3 YearCAGR
+13.3% p.a.
5 YearCAGR
+10.4% p.a.
₹1 Lakh → 5YLump sum growth
₹164,615

Best & Worst Periods Ever

Based on all rolling windows in full NAV history. Dates show the start and end of each period.

Best 1Y WindowSimple return
+66.3%
Sep 2020 – Oct 2021
Worst 1Y WindowSimple return
-13.7%
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Best 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+28.2% p.a.
Oct 2018 – Nov 2021
Worst 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+7.3% p.a.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025

Calendar Year Returns

Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. Simple point-to-point - not CAGR.

2025
+2.4%
2024
+23.5%
2023
+21.4%
2022
-7.6%
2021
+29.9%
2020
+21.1%
2019
+19.0%
2018
+8.8%
Consistency Analysis

Rolling Returns ℹ️ What is this?

Rolling returns show performance across every possible investment start date - not one cherry-picked number. Learn more →

1Y Rolling Avg
16.0%
Positive in 84% of windows
Best: 66.3% · Worst: -13.7%
3Y Rolling Avg
16.4% p.a.
Positive in 100% of windows
Best: 28.2% · Worst: 7.3%
5Y Rolling Avg
16.0% p.a.
Positive in 100% of windows
Best: 23.2% · Worst: 9.0%
1-Year Rolling Returns Each bar = 1Y return starting from that date
Risk Analysis

Maximum Drawdown ℹ️ What is this?

How much the fund fell from its peak NAV - what investors actually experience during crashes. Calculated from full NAV history.

Max Drawdown Ever
-29.9%
Feb 2020 → Mar 2020
Recovered: Nov 2020 (11 mos)
Current from Peak
-6.1%
All-time Peak: ₹30.51
Peak date: Sep 2024

How the fund behaved in key crisis periods

Calculated from actual NAV data. "Pre-inception" means the fund didn't exist during that period.

2024–25 Tariff / Correction
-18.7%
Sep 27, 2024 – Apr 7, 2025
Recovered: Oct 2025 (11 mos)
COVID-19 Crash
-29.7%
Feb 19 – Mar 23, 2020
Recovered: Nov 2020 (11 mos)
2022 Rate Hike Cycle
-22.5%
Jan 17 – Jun 17, 2022
Recovered: Nov 2023 (2yr 1mo)
2018 IL&FS Crisis
-15.1%
Aug 28 – Oct 26, 2018
Recovered: May 2019 (10 mos)
Drawdown Chart % fall from rolling peak NAV · full history
Valuation Signal

NAV vs 200-Day Moving Average

When NAV is above 200 DMA the fund is in an uptrend. When below, it signals caution. Calculated from NAV data in DB.

Current NAV
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200 DMA
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NAV vs 200 DMA Last 400 trading days
Risk Metrics

Risk Ratios

Calculated from 3 years of daily NAV - industry standard. Risk-free rate: 6.5% p.a. Last updated: Jun 2026. What do these mean? →

Sharpe Ratio (3Y)
0.55
Return per unit of total risk. >1 is good. Learn more →
Sortino Ratio (3Y)
0.76
Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility. Learn more →
Std Deviation (3Y)
13.7%
Annualised monthly volatility. Lower = more consistent returns. Learn more →
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Want to see what Axis Flexi Cap Fund is actually holding?

Our portfolio holdings page shows every stock the fund owns, sector allocation, and month-over-month changes - from official AMC disclosures.

Full current portfolio - all stocks, weights, sectors
New entries and exits over the last 3 months
Sector allocation and month-over-month changes
Updated monthly from official AMC disclosures
See Portfolio Holdings →
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Why these reveal more than any CAGR figure
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