Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth

Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth

Debt

Axis Mutual Fund

Medium Duration

Get the latest NAV of Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹30.84

NAV as on 27 Jun 2025

8.72%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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220 people have invested ₹ 25.3L in Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (27-Jun-25)

Period
This Fund
Medium Duration Index
1 Month
0.17%
-0.01%
3 Months
3.06%
2.48%
6 Months
5.51%
4.76%
1 Year
10.23%
9.03%
3 Years
8.94%
8.25%
5 Years
7.85%
7.1%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
Axis Strategic Bond Fund
3/8
1,942Cr
0.55%
10.23%
8.94%
8.72%
ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund Direct Growth
1/8
5,733Cr
0.74%
10.15%
8.74%
8.6%
Kotak Medium Term Fund Direct Growth
2/8
1,859Cr
0.67%
10.78%
8.97%
8.58%
HSBC Medium Duration Fund Direct Growth
4/8
648Cr
0.4%
10.1%
8.74%
8.05%
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Axis Strategic Bond Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-25)

Equity 0.3%

Debt & Cash 99.4%

Cash allocation has gone up from 3.8% to 4.8%
Cash allocation has gone up from 3.8% to 4.8%
Debt allocation has gone down from 95.6% to 94.6%
Debt allocation has gone down from 95.6% to 94.6%

Axis Strategic Bond Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 0.3%

Debt & Cash 99.4%

Top 3 Sectors in May were Financial Services, Corporate & Government

May'25

Financial Services

100%

Corporate

59%

Government

37%

Apr'25

Financial Services

100%

Corporate

56%

Government

41%

Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.55%
Benchmark
Nifty Medium Duration Debt Index TR INR
AUM₹1942 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
269.27%
STCGSelling mutual fund within 36 months, gains taxed at slab rates.
LTCGHolding over 3 years, gains taxed at slab rates without indexation.
Risk
Risk meter
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Moderately High risk

About Axis Strategic Bond Fund

Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Devang Shah, Sachin Jain. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth has ₹1942 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jun 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.6.

Returns

Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 8.72% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 10.23%, 8.94% and 7.85% respectively.

Holdings

Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Financial Services, Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 7.1% Govt Stock 2034, 7.18% Govt Stock 2033, Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, Jubilant Beverages Limited, Nirma Limited

Taxation

As it is a medium 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 Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth

To generate optimal returns in the medium term while maintaining liquidity of the portfolio by investing in debt and money market instruments.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Devang Shah

Fund Manager of Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 5 November 2012

Sachin Jain

Fund Manager of Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 1 February 2023

Learn more about Axis Mutual Fund
Parameters
May'25
Apr'25
Mar'25
AUM
₹ 1.9K Cr
₹ 1.9K Cr
₹ 1.9K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 1.9K Cr as of May'25
  • AUM increased by 14.6 Cr between May'25 and Apr'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Axis Strategic Bond Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Axis Strategic Bond Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘Axis Strategic Bond Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of Axis Strategic Bond Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹30.84. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Axis Strategic Bond Fund fund has generated a return of 10.23% in 1 year, 8.94% in 3 years, 7.85% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Axis Strategic Bond Fund?

The fund managers are Devang Shah, Sachin Jain.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-12 Months. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.55%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹1942 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Axis Strategic Bond Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are 7.1% Govt Stock 2034(13.04%), 7.18% Govt Stock 2033(6.7%), Rural Electrification Corporation Limited(5.17%)