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Axis Focused 25 Fund Vs Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund

Updated on September 2, 2025 , 2424 views

Axis Focused 25 Fund Vs Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund, both the schemes are a part of the focused Equity Funds. Though these schemes belong to the same category, nevertheless; there are a number of differences between them. focused fund are known for their systematic approach in selecting stocks. These funds aim for higher returns by Investing in limited stocks. These funds invests in a limited number of stocks. These funds focus on large-cap, mid, small or multi cap stocks. So, let us understand the differences between Axis Focused 25 Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund for a better investment decision.

Axis Focused 25 Fund

Axis Focused 25 Fund is suitable for individuals seeking exposure in a Portfolio that mainly consists of stocks belonging to large-cap category thereby attaining, Capital appreciation. The objective of Axis Focused 25 Fund is to invest in quality companies that are able to sustain stock performance and generate long-term capital appreciation over time. This scheme of Axis Mutual Fund also maintains a high conviction approach by investing in equity and equity-related instruments of not more than 25 companies at a given point in time. Axis Focused 25 Fund was incepted in the month of June 2012 and uses Nifty 50 as its benchmark to build its portfolio.

As on 30th June, 2018, some of the top holdings of Axis Focused 25 Fund included HDFC Bank Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Deutsche Bank, Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd, etc.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund (Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Top 100 Fund)

Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund (earlier known as Aditya Birla Sun Life Top 100 Fund) is an open-ended diversified equity fund which was launched on August 26, 1998. The main objective of the scheme is to provide medium to long term capital appreciation, by investing predominantly in a diversified portfolio of equity and related securities of top 100 companies as measured by Market capitalization

As on June 30th, 2018, some of the top holdings of scheme’s portfolio consisted of HDFC Bank Limited, ICICI Bank Limited, ITC Ltd, Hindustan Unilever Limited, etc.

Axis Focused 25 Fund Vs Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund

Both Axis Focused 25 Fund Vs Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund differ on account of various parameters such as performance, NAV, AUM, and so on. These differences exist though both the schemes are a part of the same category. So, let’s understand the differences between these schemes with the help of four sections, namely, basics section, performance section, yearly performance section, and other details section.

Basics Section

Fincash Rating, scheme category, current NAV, AUM, etc., are some of the parameters that form part of this basics section. To begin with the scheme category, it can be said that both the schemes belong to the same category of focused-equity fund.

With respect to Fincash Rating, it can be said that Axis Mutual Fund’s scheme is rated as a 5-Star scheme and Aditya Birla Mutual Fund’s scheme is rated as a 4-Star scheme.

The summary comparison of the basics section is tabulated as follows.

Parameters
BasicsNAV
Net Assets (Cr)
Launch Date
Rating
Category
Sub Cat.
Category Rank
Risk
Expense Ratio
Sharpe Ratio
Information Ratio
Alpha Ratio
Benchmark
Exit Load
Axis Focused 25 Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹55.09 ↑ 0.32   (0.58 %)
₹12,585 on 31 Jul 25
29 Jun 12
Equity
Focused
7
Moderately High
1.73
-0.23
-1.12
3.17
Not Available
0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹139.074 ↓ -0.35   (-0.25 %)
₹7,731 on 31 Jul 25
24 Oct 05
Equity
Focused
24
Moderately High
1.82
-0.42
-0.36
0.31
Not Available
0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)

Performance Section

It is the second section in the comparison that analyses the difference in the Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns between the scheme. These CAGR returns are compared at different time intervals such 3 Month Return, 3 Year Return, 5 Year Return, and Return since Inception. The comparison of performance section shows that in almost all the instances, Axis Focused 25 Fund has performed better as compared to Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund. The table given below shows the summary comparison of the performance section.

Parameters
Performance1 Month
3 Month
6 Month
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Since launch
Axis Focused 25 Fund
Growth
Fund Details
0.5%
1.6%
14.8%
-0.6%
9.3%
13.3%
13.8%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund
Growth
Fund Details
-0.1%
-0.2%
12.3%
-1.9%
15.1%
18.6%
14.2%

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Yearly Performance Section

The comparison of absolute returns generated by both the schemes for a particular year is done in the yearly performance section. With respect to absolute returns section, it can be said that for certain years Axis Focused 25 Fund leads the race while in others, Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund leads the race. The performance of yearly performance section is as follows.

Parameters
Yearly Performance2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Axis Focused 25 Fund
Growth
Fund Details
14.8%
17.2%
-14.5%
24%
21%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund
Growth
Fund Details
18.7%
23%
0.4%
26.7%
16%

Other Details Section

This section includes comparable elements such as minimum SIP investment and minimum lump sum investment. With respect to the minimum SIP investment, both scheme's amounts are the same i.e., INR 1000. The minimum lumpsum in case of Axis Focused 25 Fund is INR 5,000 and for Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund it is INR 1,000.

Mr. Anil Shah is the fund manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund.

Mr. Jinesh Gopani is the sole fund manager of Axis Focused 25 Fund.

The table given below summarizes the comparison of the other details section.

Parameters
Other DetailsMin SIP Investment
Min Investment
Fund Manager
Axis Focused 25 Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹500
₹5,000
Sachin Relekar - 1.58 Yr.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹1,000
₹1,000
Kunal Sangoi - 4.32 Yr.

Growth of 10k Investments over the years

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Axis Focused 25 Fund
Growth
Fund Details
DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹15,781
31 Aug 22₹14,493
31 Aug 23₹14,185
31 Aug 24₹18,908
31 Aug 25₹18,469
Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund
Growth
Fund Details
DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹15,151
31 Aug 22₹15,465
31 Aug 23₹16,988
31 Aug 24₹23,791
31 Aug 25₹23,063

Detailed Portfolio Comparison

Asset Allocation
Axis Focused 25 Fund
Growth
Fund Details
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.51%
Equity93.49%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services33.92%
Consumer Cyclical12.85%
Health Care10.63%
Industrials10.58%
Communication Services8.61%
Technology5.17%
Real Estate3.58%
Basic Materials3.56%
Utility3.25%
Consumer Defensive1.35%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 21 | ICICIBANK
9%₹1,178 Cr7,951,967
↓ -632,900
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | HDFCBANK
9%₹1,111 Cr5,502,629
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | BHARTIARTL
6%₹792 Cr4,138,784
Bajaj Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 16 | 500034
6%₹782 Cr8,872,088
↓ -227,762
Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | 543320
5%₹680 Cr22,098,304
Divi's Laboratories Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 19 | DIVISLAB
5%₹649 Cr983,954
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 22 | CHOLAFIN
5%₹579 Cr4,014,437
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | INDIGO
4%₹527 Cr891,177
PB Fintech Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | 543390
4%₹470 Cr2,591,020
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | PRESTIGE
4%₹450 Cr2,767,025
Asset Allocation
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund
Growth
Fund Details
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.42%
Equity95.58%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services30.55%
Consumer Cyclical17.14%
Technology13.55%
Industrials6.28%
Energy5.69%
Basic Materials4.82%
Communication Services4.62%
Consumer Defensive4.32%
Utility3.38%
Health Care2.82%
Real Estate2.4%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 09 | ICICIBANK
8%₹614 Cr4,145,913
↓ -200,000
Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 05 | INFY
6%₹491 Cr3,252,603
↑ 113,204
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | HDFCBANK
6%₹443 Cr2,193,113
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 05 | RELIANCE
6%₹440 Cr3,163,055
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 19 | BHARTIARTL
5%₹358 Cr1,867,700
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 05 | LT
4%₹316 Cr867,856
Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | COFORGE
4%₹283 Cr1,616,690
Tech Mahindra Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 532755
4%₹274 Cr1,873,390
↑ 83,240
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 19 | 532215
3%₹268 Cr2,504,212
SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | SBILIFE
3%₹264 Cr1,433,549

Therefore, it can be said on the above-mentioned pointers that, there exist numerous differences between both the schemes. As a result, individuals should be careful while choosing any of the schemes for investment. They should have a complete understanding of the scheme and check whether it suits their investment objectives. If required, people can also consult a financial advisor for an opinion. This will help individuals to attain their objectives on time and in a hassle-free manner.

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