Two Focused funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Franklin India Focused Equity Fund vs Axis Focused Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: Franklin India Focused Equity Fund NAV ₹116.16, 3Y CAGR 9.4%, expense ratio 1.17%; Axis Focused Fund NAV ₹66.20, 3Y CAGR 11.4%, expense ratio 1.02%; about 32% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Franklin India Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth | Axis Focused Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Focused | Focused |
| Fund house | Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹116.16 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹66.20 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | −6.0% | 3.0% |
| 3Y CAGR | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| 5Y CAGR | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 16.1% | 13.3% |
| Expense ratio | 1.17% | 1.02% |
| AUM | ₹11,027 cr | ₹10,742 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | Nifty 500 TRI | Nifty 500 TRI |
| Exit load | Entry: Nil; Exit Load : 1% (for redemption within 1 years of allotment) | Entry Load - NA If redeemed / switched-out within 12 months from the date of allotment: For 10% of investments: NIL For remaining investments: 1% If redeemed / switched-out after 12 months from the date of allotment: NIL |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Holdings | 31 | 28 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 58.1% | 55.2% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 32% by weight, from the latest disclosed holdings | |
Returns are point-to-point for each plan, after its expense ratio; periods over one year are CAGR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Open in the compare tool: growth charts, SIP outcomes and shared holdings →Franklin India Focused Equity Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): Franklin India Focused Equity Fund 9.0% a year vs Axis Focused Fund 4.3% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Axis Focused Fund costs less: Franklin India Focused Equity Fund charges 1.17% a year and Axis Focused Fund 1.02% a year.
Franklin India Focused Equity Fund is larger: Franklin India Focused Equity Fund manages ₹11,027 cr and Axis Focused Fund ₹10,742 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 32% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Very High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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