Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF
This is the Regular plan of Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★☆☆☆☆1/5 vs 75 of 152 FoF Domestic peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within FoF Domestic (same plan and option). 75 of the 152 FoF Domestic funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +6.99% · ranks 65 of 75 FoF Domestic funds
Volatility 12.5% vs 17.4% category avg
0.7% expense vs 0.7% category avg
100% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its FoF Domestic peers (12.5% vs 17.4%)
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the FoF Domestic average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 14.92pp
- 3-year return (+6.99%) trails the FoF Domestic average (+19.42%)
- Ranks #99 of 115 on 1-year return in its FoF Domestic cohort
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.04 below the FoF Domestic average of 0.66
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (FoF Domestic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -5.69% | -3.39% | -2.30% |
| 3M abs | -5.50% | -1.43% | -4.07% |
| 6M abs | +1.94% | +4.76% | -2.82% |
| 1Y CAGR | -3.39% | +11.53% | -14.92% |
| 3Y CAGR | +6.99% | +19.42% | -12.44% |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +12.58% | — |
Category average across peers in FoF Domestic (151 of 152 carry a figure for at least one period), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 152 peers in FoF Domestic
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
36 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -7.55% | -7.18% | -0.37% | |
| 2025 | +5.63% | +7.94% | -2.31% | |
| 2024 | +11.27% | +16.43% | -5.16% | |
| 2023 | +24.67% | +27.43% | -2.76% | |
| 2022part | +7.33% | — | — |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as non-equityThis is a non-equity fund — a fund-of-funds, gold/silver, international or balanced-hybrid scheme. It isn't equity-oriented, but since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund either: gains held over 2 years get the 12.5% long-term rate; shorter holdings are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.
Added to your income at your slab rate
No indexation, no ₹1.25 L exemption
Sets the short-term (slab-rate) figure above.
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Other95.65%
- Cash & Equivalents4.35%
AMC Profile
Axis Mutual Fund is run by Axis Asset Management, majority-owned by Axis Bank with the UK's Schroders holding the minority stake. It launched its first scheme in 2009 and grew quickly on a growth-oriented, quality-biased equity style.
Fund Managers
KKKarthik KumarManaging since 03 Aug 2023
• M.B.A – Krannert School of Management, Purdue University, USA • C.F.A (USA) • B.E (Mechanical) – Sardar Patel College of Engg, Mumbai University"
16 years, his – are as follows: • Axis Asset Management Company Limited June 2019 – Till date • SilverTree Hong Kong April 2017 – May 2019 • B.E • Asiya Investment, Hong – Kong Patel Sept 2008 – Feb 2017
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF is ₹14.56 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF delivered?
Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF has returned -3.39% over 1 year, +6.99% per year over 3 years and +8.48% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF?
Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF charges an expense ratio of 0.65% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF?
Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF's largest holdings are Axis Nifty500 Value 50 ETF (24.0%), ICICI Prudential Nifty 200 Momentum 30 ETF (24.0%), ICICI Prudential Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 ETF (23.9%) and SBI Nifty 200 Quality 30 ETF (23.7%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF?
Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 12.5% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -22.2%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.04 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF's 0.04 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF?
Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF is benchmarked against the Nifty 500 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF?
Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF is managed by Karthik Kumar at Axis.
How is Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF taxed?
Axis Multi Factor Passive FoF is a non-equity fund (a fund-of-funds, gold, international or balanced-hybrid scheme). Since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund: gains on units held more than 2 years are long-term, taxed at 12.5% (no indexation, no ₹1.25 lakh exemption); units held 2 years or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.