Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth holds up reasonably well within the Large & MidCap category, currently carrying a 3-star rating. It has delivered steady, if unspectacular, returns over a full market cycle. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 79/100.

Cost: At 0.91%, the expense ratio is roughly in line with the Large & MidCap category average of 0.95% — cost isn't a standout factor either way for this fund.

Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a modest Sharpe ratio of 0.12 — returns have only marginally compensated for the risk taken. Separately, annualised volatility of 13.67% is fairly typical for actively managed equity funds.

Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors whose goals and risk appetite align with a Equity fund. The High risk rating means near-term volatility should be expected — this isn't a fund to check daily.