Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth
NAV as on 27-03-2025
₹ 101.99
1D
Inception Returns
17%
/yr
Historical NAV & Returns
About Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth
Axis Long Term Equity Fund Direct Plan is a special type of mutual fund that allows investors to invest in the equity market of India without any market capitalization restriction but also provides tax benefits.It is an equity-linked savings scheme (ELSS) which means that an investor can claim tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 of up to Rs 1.5 lakh if invested in the fund. If you invest a maximum of Rs. 1.5 Lakh in this fund in a financial year, you can claim a maximum of Rs. 46,500* tax benefits.It is a pure equity fund that invests primarily in equity shares of companies with a proven track record and strong earnings potential.Investors can invest in the direct plan (low cost, zero commission) through either lumpsum or SIP mode. ELSS funds are a type of mutual fund which provide the benefit of capital generation through equity exposure as well as benefit of tax savings.
Key Parameters
- Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth has ₹32174 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Feb 2025 and is more than category average.
- The fund has an expense ratio 0.8.
Returns
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 16.98% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 8.46%, 10.94% and 19.16% respectively.
Holdings
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, Health, Industrial, Tech, Basic Materials, Communication, Consumer Defensive, Utilities, Real Estate, Energy. Its top holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd, ICICI Bank Ltd, Bajaj Finance Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Taxation
As it is a elss (tax savings) mutual fund the taxation is as follows:For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefitDividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.
Investment objective of Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth
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.
Minimum Investment and lockin period
Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 500.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. There is a lock in period for Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth of 3 Years
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Overview
| Expense ratio | 0.84% |
Benchmark | S&P BSE 200 India TR INR |
| AUM | ₹32174 Cr |
| Inception Date | 1 January, 2013 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹500/₹500 |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Lock In | 3 Years |
TurnOver | 28.91% |
| STCG | Selling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%. |
| LTCG | After 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year. |
| Risk |   Very High Risk |
INDmoney Rank for Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth
Trailing Returns
as on (27-Mar-25)
Fund Distribution
as on (28-Feb-25)
- AUM of the fund stands at 32.2K Cr as of Feb'25
- AUM decreased by 2.3K Cr between Feb'25 and Jan'25
Top 3 Sectors in February were Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical & Health
Top Growth Drivers | 1M Return |
|---|---|
 HDFC Bank Ltd | 6.2% |
 Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd | 5.8% |
 Bajaj Finance Ltd | 1.9% |
Mutual Fund Insights
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Highlights
Very High Risk
About the fund
Fund Allocations
AUM size ₹32174 Cr
Expense Ratio 0.84%
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Frequently Asked Questions for Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | Absolute Returns | CAGR Returns |
1 Month Returns | 4.31% | 4.31% |
6 Month Returns | -10.72% | -10.72% |
1 Year Returns | 8.46% | 8.46% |
3 Years Returns | 36.55% | 10.94% |
5 Years Returns | 140.23% | 19.16% |
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Fund Name | Alpha 1 Year | Alpha 3 Years | Alpha 5 Years |
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | 5.15 | -3.68 | -3.95 |
Fund Name | Beta 1 Year | Beta 3 Years | Beta 5 Years |
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | 0.94 | 0.99 | 0.94 |
Fund Name | Sharpe Ratio 1 Year | Sharpe Ratio 3 Years | Sharpe Ratio 5 Years |
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | -0.02 | 0.19 | 0.43 |
Fund Name | Standard Deviation 1 Year | Standard Deviation 3 Years | Standard Deviation 5 Years |
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | 15.16 | 15.85 | 19.45 |