Two Money market funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
Kotak Money Market Fund - vs Axis Money Market Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: Kotak Money Market Fund - NAV ₹4,945.34, 3Y CAGR 7.3%, expense ratio 0.16%; Axis Money Market Fund NAV ₹1,576.66, 3Y CAGR 7.4%, expense ratio 0.18%; about 23% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| Kotak Money Market Fund - Direct Growth | Axis Money Market Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Money market | Money market |
| Fund house | Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · (Growth) | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹4,945.34 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹1,576.66 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| 5Y CAGR | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| Expense ratio | 0.16% | 0.18% |
| AUM | ₹26,704 cr | ₹19,142 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Low to Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | CRISIL Money Market A-I Index | NIFTY Money Market Index A-I |
| Exit load | — | Nil |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹10 |
| Holdings | 110 | 129 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 28.2% | 23.8% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 23% 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 Money Market Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): Kotak Money Market Fund - 6.8% a year vs Axis Money Market Fund 6.8% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Kotak Money Market Fund - costs less: Kotak Money Market Fund - charges 0.16% a year and Axis Money Market Fund 0.18% a year.
Kotak Money Market Fund - is larger: Kotak Money Market Fund - manages ₹26,704 cr and Axis Money Market Fund ₹19,142 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 23% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Kotak Money Market Fund - is rated "Low to Moderate" and Axis Money Market Fund "Moderate" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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