Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth

Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth

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₹15.51

NAV as on 20 May 2025

6.78%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

166 people have invested ₹ 62.5L in Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (20-May-25)

Period
This Fund
Ultra Short Duration Index
1 Month
0.69%
0.54%
3 Months
2.2%
1.87%
6 Months
4.07%
3.4%
1 Year
8.14%
6.98%
3 Years
7.46%
6.58%
5 Years
6.28%
5.5%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund
1/17
6,122Cr
0.36%
8.14%
7.46%
6.78%
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth
2/17
15,092Cr
0.39%
7.98%
7.39%
8.07%
Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
3/17
8,767Cr
0.38%
8.15%
7.56%
7.24%
HDFC Ultra S/T Fund Direct Growth
4/17
16,171Cr
0.37%
7.9%
7.27%
6.66%

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Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Asset Allocation

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Fund Distribution

as on (13-May-25)

Debt & Cash 99.7%

AAA
82.8%

AA
17.2%

Cash allocation has gone up from 59% to 64.9%
Cash allocation has gone up from 59% to 64.9%
Debt allocation has gone down from 40.7% to 34.8%
Debt allocation has gone down from 40.7% to 34.8%

Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Sector Allocation

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Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 99.7%

Corporate
61.1%
Cash Equivalent
23%
Government
15.9%

Top 2 Sectors in April were Corporate, Government

Apr'25

Corporate

55%

Government

6%

Mar'25

Corporate

57%

Government

7%

Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth Overview

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Expense ratio0.36%
Benchmark
NIFTY Ultra Short Duration Debt TR INR
AUM₹6122 Cr
Inception Date10 September, 2018
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5000/₹1000
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
359.04%
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
pointer
Moderate Risk

About Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund

Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 10 September, 2018. The fund is managed by Hardik Shah, Sachin Jain. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has ₹6122 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Dec 1969 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 6.78% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 8.14%, 7.46% and 6.28% respectively.

Holdings

Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Cash Equivalent, Government. Its top holdings are Small Industries Development Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, HDFC Bank Ltd., 182 DTB 12062025, Canara Bank

Taxation

As it is a ultra 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 Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of short term debt and money market instruments with relatively lower interest rate risk such that Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 3 months and 6 months.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 1000.00. Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Hardik Shah

Fund Manager of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth, since 4 November 2024

Sachin Jain

Fund Manager of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth, since 4 September 2020

Learn more about Axis Mutual Fund
Parameters
Apr'25
Mar'25
Feb'25
AUM
₹ 6.1K Cr
₹ 4.8K Cr
₹ 5.6K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 6.1K Cr as of Apr'25
  • AUM increased by 1.3K Cr between Apr'25 and Mar'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth

What is the current NAV of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

The current NAV of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth is ₹15.51 as on 20-May-2025.

What are the average returns of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 20-May-2025.
Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
0.69%
0.69%
6 Month Returns
4.07%
4.07%
1 Year Returns
8.14%
8.14%
3 Years Returns
24.1%
7.46%

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What is the expense ratio of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

0.36% as on April 2025

What is net assets under management (AUM) of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

₹6122 Cr as on April 2025

What are the top 5 holdings of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

Small Industries Development Bank of India(4.35%), Punjab National Bank(4.32%), HDFC Bank Ltd.(3.59%), 182 DTB 12062025(3.57%), Canara Bank(3.14%) as on April 2025

What are the top 3 sectors that this Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has invested in?

Corporate(54.51%), Cash Equivalent(39.58%), Government(5.91%) as on April 2025

What is the yield to maturity ratio of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

Yield to Maturity is 7 as on April 2025. Yield to Maturity is the total return earned on your bond investments if you hold the bond investments till maturity & all bonds' proceeds are reinvested in it.

What is the modified duration of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

Modified Duration is 0.47 as on April 2025. Modified Duration tells the sensitivity of the price of a bond to a change in interest rate.

What is the credit rating breakup of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

AAA
82.82
AA
17.18

Who is the manager of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

Hardik Shah, Sachin Jain are the fund managers of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth

What is the exit load of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?

The Exit load of Axis Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth is 0%