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4 Best Equity Funds by Axis Mutual Fund 2026

Updated on September 3, 2026 , 45305 views

If you want to build wealth for your family or plan for your child’s higher education, then Equity Funds by Axis Mutual Fund are the best option to invest in.

Equity funds are a type of Mutual Fund that mainly invests in equity and related instruments. These funds are a good option to fulfil long-term financial needs. These funds have a great potential to provide high returns in the long-run, that is why it is suggested to invest at least for 3-5 years in equity funds. But, equity funds are only suitable for investors who can bear high risk in their investments.

Investors planning to invest in this scheme can choose from the below-listed top 4 Best equity funds by Axis Mutual Fund. These funds have been shortlisted by undertaking certain important parameters like AUM, NAV, past performances, average peer returns, and other information ratios.

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Why Invest in Axis Equity Funds?

  • By Investing in equity funds, one can plan their long-term investment goals like buying a house/car, Retirement planning, child's career or just as simple as wealth creation.

  • Axis Mutual Fund offers a scheme that helps you to enjoy tax benefits. The name of the scheme is- Axis Long Term Equity Fund. By investing in this scheme one can plan their taxes under Section 80C of the income tax Act, 1961.

  • The fund managers at Axis Mutual Fund have a rich experience in making investment decisions. Their experience will help you grow your capital over a long term.

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 4 funds

  • Category: Equity
  • Asset Management Company : Axis
  • AUM Range: 200 to 100000 Cr
  • Sorted On : 3-year return (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 4

Best Axis Equity Mutual Funds

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2025 (%)Sharpe Ratio
Axis Mid Cap Fund Growth ₹122.62
↓ -0.43
₹34,4046.311.18.415.912.410.16
Axis Long Term Equity Fund Growth ₹98.0204
↓ -0.23
₹32,5927.55.41.711.35.54.4-0.11
Axis Focused 25 Fund Growth ₹56.41
↓ -0.16
₹11,31510.9102.410.43.92.5-0.14
Axis Bluechip Fund Growth ₹59.98
↓ -0.09
₹31,63261.8-0.79.15.16.3-0.2
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 4 Sep 26
Note: Ratio's shown as on 31 Jul 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 4 Funds showcased

CommentaryAxis Mid Cap FundAxis Long Term Equity FundAxis Focused 25 FundAxis Bluechip Fund
Point 1Highest AUM (₹34,404 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹32,592 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹11,315 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹31,632 Cr).
Point 2Established history (15+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (16 yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Top rated.Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.
Point 55Y return: 12.42% (top quartile).5Y return: 5.55% (upper mid).5Y return: 3.94% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 5.12% (lower mid).
Point 63Y return: 15.89% (top quartile).3Y return: 11.29% (upper mid).3Y return: 10.41% (lower mid).3Y return: 9.12% (bottom quartile).
Point 71Y return: 8.40% (top quartile).1Y return: 1.72% (lower mid).1Y return: 2.40% (upper mid).1Y return: -0.74% (bottom quartile).
Point 8Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).Alpha: -1.26 (lower mid).Alpha: -1.79 (bottom quartile).Alpha: -0.54 (upper mid).
Point 9Sharpe: 0.16 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.11 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.14 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.20 (bottom quartile).
Point 10Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: -0.26 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.51 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.32 (lower mid).

Axis Mid Cap Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹34,404 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.42% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 15.89% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 8.40% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.16 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

Axis Long Term Equity Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹32,592 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (16 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 5.55% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 11.29% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 1.72% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -1.26 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.11 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.26 (upper mid).

Axis Focused 25 Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹11,315 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 3.94% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 10.41% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 2.40% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -1.79 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.14 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.51 (bottom quartile).

Axis Bluechip Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹31,632 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 5.12% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 9.12% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -0.74% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.54 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.20 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.32 (lower mid).

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*List of funds based on Assets >= 200 Crore & Sorted on 3 Year CAGR Returns.

1. Axis Mid Cap Fund

To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of mid size companies. The focus of the fund would be to invest in relatively larger companies within this category.

Research Highlights for Axis Mid Cap Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹34,404 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.42% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 15.89% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 8.40% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.16 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

Below is the key information for Axis Mid Cap Fund

Axis Mid Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Feb 11
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹122.62 ↓ -0.43   (-0.35 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹34,404 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Mid Cap
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.57
Sharpe Ratio 0.16
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Axis Mid Cap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹415,684.
Net Profit of ₹115,684
Invest Now

Returns for Axis Mid Cap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month 6.3%
6 Month 11.1%
1 Year 8.4%
3 Year 15.9%
5 Year 12.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 1%
2024 30%
2023 29.6%
2022 -5.1%
2021 39.9%
2020 26%
2019 11.3%
2018 3.5%
2017 42%
2016 -3.1%
Fund Manager information for Axis Mid Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Axis Mid Cap Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

2. Axis Long Term Equity Fund

To generate income and long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity-related securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for Axis Long Term Equity Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹32,592 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (16 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 5.55% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 11.29% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 1.72% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -1.26 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.11 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.26 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for Axis Long Term Equity Fund

Axis Long Term Equity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Dec 09
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹98.0204 ↓ -0.23   (-0.23 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹32,592 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - ELSS
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.54
Sharpe Ratio -0.11
Information Ratio -0.26
Alpha Ratio -1.26
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Axis Long Term Equity Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹349,120.
Net Profit of ₹49,120
Invest Now

Returns for Axis Long Term Equity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.2%
3 Month 7.5%
6 Month 5.4%
1 Year 1.7%
3 Year 11.3%
5 Year 5.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 14.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 4.4%
2024 17.4%
2023 22%
2022 -12%
2021 24.5%
2020 20.5%
2019 14.8%
2018 2.7%
2017 37.4%
2016 -0.7%
Fund Manager information for Axis Long Term Equity Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Axis Long Term Equity Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

3. Axis Focused 25 Fund

To generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of equity & equity related instruments of up to 25 companies.

Research Highlights for Axis Focused 25 Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹11,315 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 3.94% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 10.41% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 2.40% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -1.79 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.14 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.51 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for Axis Focused 25 Fund

Axis Focused 25 Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Jun 12
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹56.41 ↓ -0.16   (-0.28 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹11,315 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Focused
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.74
Sharpe Ratio -0.14
Information Ratio -0.51
Alpha Ratio -1.79
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Axis Focused 25 Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹331,978.
Net Profit of ₹31,978
Invest Now

Returns for Axis Focused 25 Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month 10.9%
6 Month 10%
1 Year 2.4%
3 Year 10.4%
5 Year 3.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 13%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 2.5%
2024 14.8%
2023 17.2%
2022 -14.5%
2021 24%
2020 21%
2019 14.7%
2018 0.6%
2017 45.2%
2016 4.6%
Fund Manager information for Axis Focused 25 Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Axis Focused 25 Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

4. Axis Bluechip Fund

(Erstwhile Axis Equity Fund)

To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio predominantly consisting of equity and equity related securities of Large Cap companies including derivatives. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for Axis Bluechip Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹31,632 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 5.12% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 9.12% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -0.74% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.54 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.20 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.32 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for Axis Bluechip Fund

Axis Bluechip Fund
Growth
Launch Date 5 Jan 10
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹59.98 ↓ -0.09   (-0.15 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹31,632 on 31 Jul 26
Category Equity - Large Cap
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.57
Sharpe Ratio -0.2
Information Ratio -0.32
Alpha Ratio -0.54
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Axis Bluechip Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹349,120.
Net Profit of ₹49,120
Invest Now

Returns for Axis Bluechip Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -2.5%
3 Month 6%
6 Month 1.8%
1 Year -0.7%
3 Year 9.1%
5 Year 5.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 11.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 6.3%
2024 13.7%
2023 17.4%
2022 -5.7%
2021 20.6%
2020 19.7%
2019 18.6%
2018 6.5%
2017 38%
2016 -3.6%
Fund Manager information for Axis Bluechip Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Axis Bluechip Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

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