Two Mid cap funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Mid Cap Fund vs Axis Midcap Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Mid Cap Fund NAV ₹227.10, 3Y CAGR 16.0%, expense ratio 0.74%; Axis Midcap Fund NAV ₹142.95, 3Y CAGR 16.7%, expense ratio 0.80%; about 30% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth | Axis Midcap Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹227.10 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹142.95 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| 3Y CAGR | 16.0% | 16.7% |
| 5Y CAGR | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 19.7% | 18.4% |
| Expense ratio | 0.74% | 0.80% |
| AUM | ₹1,05,537 cr | ₹34,449 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | Nifty Midcap 150 TRI | BSE Midcap 150 TRI |
| Exit load | Entry Load : The Scheme, being a close-ended scheme, is not permitted to charge Entry Load. Exit Load : Nil | 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 | ₹10 |
| Holdings | 79 | 85 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 31.3% | 25.8% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 30% 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 →HDFC Mid Cap Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Mid Cap Fund 17.2% a year vs Axis Midcap Fund 12.1% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC Mid Cap Fund costs less: HDFC Mid Cap Fund charges 0.74% a year and Axis Midcap Fund 0.80% a year.
HDFC Mid Cap Fund is larger: HDFC Mid Cap Fund manages ₹1,05,537 cr and Axis Midcap Fund ₹34,449 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 30% 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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