Two Multi cap funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund vs Axis Multicap Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund NAV ₹930.59, 3Y CAGR 14.6%, expense ratio 1.02%; Axis Multicap Fund NAV ₹21.34, 3Y CAGR 19.7%, expense ratio 0.93%; about 23% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund Direct Growth | Axis Multicap Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Multi cap | Multi cap |
| Fund house | ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth | Direct Plan · Growth Option |
| NAV | ₹930.59 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹21.34 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 3.9% | 11.9% |
| 3Y CAGR | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| 5Y CAGR | 12.9% | — |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 15.7% | 16.8% |
| Expense ratio | 1.02% | 0.93% |
| AUM | ₹19,028 cr | ₹12,673 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return Index | NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Return Index |
| Exit load | Entry Load - Not applicable Exit Load - the amount sought to be redeemed or switch out is invested for a period of up to one year from the date of allotment: 1% of the applicable NAV; the amount sought to be redeemed or switch out is invested for a period of more than one year from the date of allotment: NIL | If redeemed / switched-out within 12 months - For 10% of investment: Nil For remaining investment: 1% If redeemed/switched out after 12 months from the date of allotment: Nil |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹10 |
| Holdings | 169 | 108 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 24.2% | 22.9% |
| 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 Multicap Fund has the higher 3-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund 14.6% a year vs Axis Multicap Fund 19.7% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Axis Multicap Fund costs less: ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund charges 1.02% a year and Axis Multicap Fund 0.93% a year.
ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund is larger: ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund manages ₹19,028 cr and Axis Multicap Fund ₹12,673 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.
Both are rated "Very High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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