Two Large cap funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Large Cap Fund vs Axis Large Cap Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Large Cap Fund NAV ₹1,260.67, 3Y CAGR 10.8%, expense ratio 1.02%; Axis Large Cap Fund NAV ₹73.36, 3Y CAGR 11.7%, expense ratio 0.92%; about 53% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth | Axis Large Cap Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹1,260.67 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹73.36 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| 3Y CAGR | 10.8% | 11.7% |
| 5Y CAGR | 10.7% | 6.6% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Expense ratio | 1.02% | 0.92% |
| AUM | ₹39,656 cr | ₹30,668 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | Nifty 100 TRI | BSE 100 TRI |
| Exit load | — | 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 | 47 | 48 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 53.0% | 48.3% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 53% 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 Large Cap Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Large Cap Fund 10.7% a year vs Axis Large Cap Fund 6.6% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Axis Large Cap Fund costs less: HDFC Large Cap Fund charges 1.02% a year and Axis Large Cap Fund 0.92% a year.
HDFC Large Cap Fund is larger: HDFC Large Cap Fund manages ₹39,656 cr and Axis Large Cap Fund ₹30,668 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 53% 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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