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Two Medium duration funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Medium Term Fund vs Axis Strategic Bond Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Medium Term Fund NAV ₹66.38, 3Y CAGR 7.8%, expense ratio 0.70%; Axis Strategic Bond Fund NAV ₹33.57, 3Y CAGR 8.3%, expense ratio 0.71%; about 0% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Medium Term Fund Direct Growth | Axis Strategic Bond Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Medium duration | Medium duration |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹66.38 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹33.57 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Expense ratio | 0.70% | 0.71% |
| AUM | ₹3,522 cr | ₹1,947 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Moderately High | Moderately High |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Medium Duration Debt Index A-III | NIFTY Medium Duration Debt Index A-III |
| Exit load | — | • 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 | — |
| Holdings | 65 | — |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 32.7% | — |
| Portfolio overlap | About 0% 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 →Axis Strategic Bond Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Medium Term Fund 6.8% a year vs Axis Strategic Bond Fund 7.3% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC Medium Term Fund costs less: HDFC Medium Term Fund charges 0.70% a year and Axis Strategic Bond Fund 0.71% a year.
HDFC Medium Term Fund is larger: HDFC Medium Term Fund manages ₹3,522 cr and Axis Strategic Bond Fund ₹1,947 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 0% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Moderately High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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