Two Focused funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund vs Axis Focused Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund NAV ₹173.93, 3Y CAGR 15.2%, expense ratio 1.01%; Axis Focused Fund NAV ₹66.20, 3Y CAGR 11.4%, expense ratio 1.02%; about 31% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund Direct Growth | Axis Focused Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Focused | Focused |
| Fund house | Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · GROWTH | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹173.93 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹66.20 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 3Y CAGR | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 5Y CAGR | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Expense ratio | 1.01% | 1.02% |
| AUM | ₹8,054 cr | ₹10,742 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | Nifty 500 TRI | Nifty 500 TRI |
| Exit load | • 2. 25% for eachPurchase/switch in ofunits less than Rs. 5crores in valueNil for eachPurchase/switch in ofunits, equal to orgreater than Rs. 5crores in value. | 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 | 29 | 28 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 43.5% | 55.2% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 31% 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 →Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund 10.7% a year vs Axis Focused Fund 4.3% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund costs less: Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund charges 1.01% a year and Axis Focused Fund 1.02% a year.
Axis Focused Fund is larger: Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Fund manages ₹8,054 cr and Axis Focused Fund ₹10,742 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 31% 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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