Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
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₹33.51
▲0.1%1D
NAV as on 14 May 2025
8.29%/per year
Since Inception
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579 people have invested ₹ 3.7Cr in Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth in the last three months
Fund Performance
as on (14-May-25)
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Axis Short Duration Fund Asset Allocation
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Fund Distribution
as on (13-May-25)
Debt & Cash 99.8%
Axis Short Duration Fund Sector Allocation
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Sector Allocation
Debt & Cash 99.8%
Top 2 Sectors in April were Corporate, Government
Corporate
58%
Government
35%
Corporate
61%
Government
32%
Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth Overview
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| Expense ratio | 0.36% |
Benchmark | Nifty Short Duration Debt TR INR |
| AUM | ₹9640 Cr |
| Inception Date | 1 January, 2013 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹5000/₹1000 |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Lock In | No Lock-in |
TurnOver | 596.11% |
| STCG | Selling mutual fund within 36 months, gains taxed at slab rates. |
| LTCG | Holding over 3 years, gains taxed at slab rates without indexation. |
| Risk |   Low to Moderate Risk |
About Axis Short Duration Fund
Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Devang Shah, Aditya Pagaria. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.
Key Parameters
- Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has ₹9640 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Dec 1969 and is more than category average.
- The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.
Returns
Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 8.29% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 10.06%, 8.13% and 7.18% respectively.
Holdings
Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 7.1% Govt Stock 2034, 6.79% Govt Stock 2034, 7.18% Govt Stock 2033, 7.48% National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development, India Grid Trust
Taxation
As it is a short duration mutual fund the taxation is as follows:If the fund is debt oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in debt instruments:Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for less than 24 months, STCG will be taxed at your income slab rate.Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for more than 24 months, LTCG will be taxed at 12.5%.Invested after 1 April 2023, capital gains will be taxed at your income slab rate.Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate.
Investment objective of Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
To generate stable returns with a low risk strategy while maintaining liquidity through a portfolio comprising of debt and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.
Minimum Investment and lockin period
Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 1000.00. Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.
Fund Manager
Devang Shah
Fund Manager of Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth, since 5 November 2012
Aditya Pagaria
Fund Manager of Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth, since 3 July 2023
- AUM of the fund stands at 9.6K Cr as of Apr'25
- AUM increased by 616.1 Cr between Apr'25 and Mar'25
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5Y CAGR
▲ 7.02
3Y CAGR
▲ 8.86
1Y CAGR
▲ 11.92
5Y CAGR
▲ 6.96
Frequently Asked Questions for Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
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What are the average returns of Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?
Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth | Absolute Returns | CAGR Returns |
1 Month Returns | 1.09% | 1.09% |
6 Month Returns | 5.42% | 5.42% |
1 Year Returns | 10.06% | 10.06% |
3 Years Returns | 26.43% | 8.13% |
How do I invest in Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?
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- Select Lump Sum or SIP (Weekly, Monthly or Quarterly).
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AAA | 85.81 |
AA | 14.19 |