In this edition of the “fund performance report”, we look at Axis Bluechip fund. Launched in Jan 2010, the fund has an AUM of about Rs. 34,000 Crores – the highest among actively managed large cap funds.
Disclaimer: Fund performance reports present return and risk analysis of a fund with representative benchmarks and not investment recommendations. It must be expressly understood that the data below reflect only past performance and is in no way an indication of future performance. Our investment recommendations can be found here: Handpicked List of Mutual Funds Oct-Dec 2021 (PlumbLine).
Considering the performance of active large cap funds, this report is more relevant to existing investors of the fund than potential new investors. See:Have active large cap funds performed better after the March 2020 market crash?
The market allocation history of the fund is shown below. The fund has largely been large cap oriented with a small exposure to mid cap stocks now and then.

We will use three metrics to analyze performance consistency compared to the fund’s benchmark – Nifty 100 TRI. Analysis such as this can be found for 350+ equity funds in our monthly mutual fund screener.
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1 Rolling return outperformance consistency: the fund returns are compared with category benchmark returns over every possible 3Y,4Y, 5Y period. Higher the outperformance consistency, the better. Suppose 876 fund returns were compared with 876 benchmark returns, and the fund has beaten the benchmark 675 times. The consistency score will be 675/876 ~ 77%.
Three Years
No of rolling return entries Index (3 Years) | 1518 |
No of rolling return entries Fund (3 years) | 1518 |
No of times fund has outperformed the index (3 years) | 1344 |
rolling return outperformance Consistency Score (3 years) | 89% |
Four years
No of rolling return entries Index (4 Years) | 1271 |
No of rolling return entries Fund (4 years) | 1271 |
No of times fund has outperformed the index (4 years) | 1268 |
rolling return outperformance Consistency Score (4 years) | 100% |
Five years
No of rolling return entries Index (5 Years) | 1024 |
No of rolling return entries Fund (5 years) | 1024 |
No of times fund has outperformed the index (5 years) | 1024 |
rolling return outperformance Consistency Score (5 years) | 100% |
That is indeed excellent consistency.
2 Upside performance consistency over every possible 3Y,4Y, 5Y: Higher the better. A score of 70% means, 7 out of 10 times, the fund performed better than the category benchmark when the benchmark was movingup.This is a measure of reward. It is computed from rolling upside capture data (see link below).
upside performance consistency (3 years) | 33% |
upside performance consistency (4 years) | 29% |
upside performance consistency (5 years) | 12% |
This is not uncommon. Most funds do not exhibit consistent upside capture > 100% (higher returns than the benchmark’s positive monthly return). See for example: Strange, but true! How mutual funds beat the index!
3 Downside performance consistency over every possible 3Y,4Y, 5Y. Higher, the better. A score of 60% means, 6 out of 10 times, the fund performed better than the category benchmark when the benchmark was movingdown. This is a measure of risk protection. It is computed from rolling downside capture data.Read more: An introduction to Downside and Upside Capture Ratios.
downside protection consistency (3 years) | 52% |
downside protection consistency (4 years) | 60% |
downside protection consistency (5 years) | 69% |
These numbers are reasonable if not excellent.
Trailing returns and volatility
These are the returns and volatility as of 4th March 2021. Source:Equity Mutual Fund Screener Mar 2022.
Metric | Nifty 100 TRI | Axis Bluechip Fund – Direct Plan |
1Y return% | 9.42% | 7.04% |
1Y volatility% | 3.96% | 4.08% |
2Y return% | 21.74% | 16.79% |
2Y volatility% | 7.79% | 6.59% |
3Y return% | 15.14% | 17.39% |
3Y volatility% | 6.79% | 5.67% |
4Y return% | 12.72% | 15.73% |
4Y volatility% | 6.05% | 5.17% |
5Y return% | 14.36% | 18.17% |
5Y volatility% | 5.56% | 4.74% |
The performance of Axis Bluechip Fund since March 2020 has been quite poor. There are opinions on this floating around like “Axis Bluechip was a growth chaser’ the cycle has turned and now is the time for value which is why you see funds like ICICI Value Discovery Fund doing better” etc.
Since the definitions of growth investing and value investing are arbitrary, I would rather stick to the facts and take comfort in a simple observation. No one can escape the law of averages (including Parag Parikh Flexicap fund!). I don’t know about growth vs value cycles but outperformance and underperformance wrt benchmark is the inescapable law of nature and the curse of actively managed funds.
Existing investors will have to appreciate that the bang for the buck (expense ratio) has significantly reduced in the last two years. It is perfectly fine to stay on having faith in the fund manager just as it is perfectly fine to exit. Whatever we choose as long as we do not feel superior about it, we should be reasonably happy.
Either way is it a gamble and either way no one knows the future. All I can say is, if I were an investor in Axis Bluechip fund (I am not), I will be inclined to wait a bit longer. But then again, I have tons of patience and don’t fret about fees. I still hold Quantum Long Term Equity, so you can imagine! I do plan to phase it out with UTI Low Volatility index fund (see link in the next para). Btw I hold Mirae Large Cap and we shall evaluate that next time. For full holdings see Portfolio Audit 2021: How my goal-based investments fared last year.
While existing investors have a dilemma at hand, the message is clear for new investors: buy a large cap index fund. Those who are uncertain or undecided on the active vs passive debate can consider aggressive hybrid funds. At the time of writing all funds in this category are actively managed. At least we would get a bit lower risk and tax-efficient bond holdings for the fees charged. See:Aggressive Hybrid Funds vs Low Volatility Index Funds: Which is better?
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FAQs
Why Axis Bluechip fund is not performing well? ›
This fund is managed with a growth-oriented approach, and post Covid, growth style of investing has been out of favour. This resulted in the fund delivering a rather underwhelming performance in 2021 and this year so far.
Why Axis funds are not performing? ›The axis mutual fund has found irregularities in February, 2022 that few fund managers were involved in allegations in the front running. Front running means a broker or fund manager has exclusive information about the stocks being purchased or sold in huge quantities and use such information for personal benefits.
Is it good to invest in Axis Bluechip fund now? ›However, the Axis Bluechip fund is an outlier. It has consistently beaten its benchmark in the past 8 out of 10 calendar years. Only recently, that is, in 2021 and 2022, the fund has underperformed its peers and benchmark.
Is Axis Bluechip fund high risk? ›Is Axis Bluechip Fund (G) good to invest in? As per Scripbox experts, Axis Bluechip Fund (G) is a Neutral fund. You can investAxis Bluechip Fund (G) fund if its investment objective and risk-o-meter matches your investment goals and risk preferences.
Why Axis Bluechip is underperforming 2022? ›The problem is that investors look for a thrill in the stock market and mutual funds. They don't like boring investments and passive investment is very boring. On top of that, you know that passive funds can't beat the benchmark, so there is no excitement.
How is the performance of Axis Bluechip fund? ›1. Current NAV: The Current Net Asset Value of the Axis Bluechip Fund as of Dec 12, 2022 is Rs 44.48 for Growth option of its Regular plan. 2. Returns: Its trailing returns over different time periods are: -11.84% (1yr), 11.5% (3yr), 11.75% (5yr) and 12.05% (since launch).
Which Bluechip MF is best? ›- IDBI India Top 100 Equity Fund.
- ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund.
- Nippon India Large Cap Fund.
- Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity Fund.
- SBI Bluechip Fund.
- Aditya Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund.
- Kotak Bluechip Fund.
- HDFC Top 100 Fund.
- Axis Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth. ...
- Axis Midcap Direct Plan-Growth. ...
- Axis Growth Opportunities Fund Direct - Growth. ...
- Axis Flexi Cap Fund Direct - Growth. ...
- Axis Triple Advantage Direct Plan -Growth. ...
- Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth. ...
- Axis Equity Hybrid Fund Direct - Growth.
Investors are waiting for the results of a Sebi investigation into allegations of frontrunning by some former employees. Accusations of frontrunning by Axis Mutual Fund employees have led to probes by market regulator Sebi and also by the AMC, which has appointed external agencies.
Is there any problem with Axis Mutual Fund? ›Sure, several schemes of Axis MF and Mirae Asset have been underperforming for some time. Short-term underperformance is not unusual in the equity mutual fund universe. Every strategy goes through ups and downs in various phases in the market.
Is Icici better than axis? ›
...
Axis Bank vs ICICI Bank.
55% | Promoters |
---|---|
20% | Passive |
25% | Detractors |
Best Large Cap Mutual Funds for 2022 | 1-Year | 3-Years |
---|---|---|
Axis Bluechip Fund | 24.02% | 22.42% |
Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity Fund | 27.94% | 24.16% |
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund | 30.50% | 20.57% |
UTI Mastershare Fund | 31.98% | 21.79% |
The best bluechip funds are known for offering excellent returns over the long term. So, you must stay invested for a long duration (at least 5 years) for high returns. Although bluechip funds carry less risk than many other equity investments, you need to have a high-risk appetite to invest in them.
Which axis SIP is best for 5 years? ›Fund Name | 1 Year (Returns) | 5 Years (Returns) |
---|---|---|
Axis Focused 25 Fund | 23.59% | 17.99% |
Axis Long-Term Equity Fund | 17.93% | 22.81% |
Axis Mid-cap Fund | 17.90% | 21.14% |
Axis Regular Saver Fund | 9.12% | N/A |
Blue-chip stocks typically have solid balance sheets, steady cash flows, proven business models, and a history of increasing dividends. For that reason, investors generally consider blue-chip stocks to be among the most secure stock investments because of their track records and performance history.
Which axis fund is best? ›Fund Name | Category | Risk |
---|---|---|
Axis Long Term Equity Fund | Equity | Very High |
Axis Midcap Fund | Equity | Very High |
Axis Focused 25 Fund | Equity | Very High |
Axis Liquid Direct Fund | Debt | Low to Moderate |
While Bluechip is predominantly a large-cap fund, Flexicap, on the other hand, has the flexibility to invest across different market capitalization. Thus, with Bluechip your portfolio will remain biased towards large-cap stocks, while with Flexicap, it can vary from time to time.
Is blue-chip Growth or value? ›Market cap is a measure of the size and value of a company. Blue-chip stocks are often large-cap stocks, which typically means they have a market valuation of $10 billion or more. Growth history. Blue-chips have a reliable, solid history of sustained growth and good future prospects.
Which share will grow in next 5 years? ›...
Best Growth Stocks To Buy For the Next 5 Years
- Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) ...
- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) ...
- Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP) ...
- JD.com, Inc. ...
- Zendesk, Inc. ...
- Marvell Technology, Inc.
Blue-chip stocks are seen as relatively safe investments, with a proven track record of success and stable growth. Although blue chips are reliably stable, they are unlikely to generate the same high returns as potentially riskier investments.
Which SIP has highest return? ›
Insurer Name | Best performing Fund Name | 10 year return |
---|---|---|
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Ltd | Whole Life Mid Cap Equity Fund | 19.58% |
Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Ltd | Top 200 Fund | 17.87% |
Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd | Multiplier | 16.67% |
Bharti AXA | Growth Opportunities Plus Fund | 16.53% |
Assured returns: Blue-chip stocks generate returns quarterly in the form of dividends. The fact that companies that are well-established also serve as a safe investment avenue for most investors. With this safety comes the assurance of earning steady but guaranteed returns.
Which MF gives highest return in 5 years? ›Fund Name | 5-Year Return (%) |
---|---|
ICICI Prudential Debt Management Fund | 9.35 |
ICICI Prudential Bond Fund - Institutional Plan | 8.79 |
SBI Magnum Income Fund | 8.43 |
Fund Name | 3-year Return (%)* | 5-year Return (%)* |
---|---|---|
Quant Multi Asset Fund Direct-Growth | 32.58% | 21.64% |
Quant Absolute Fund Direct-Growth | 33.33% | 20.35% |
Kotak Multi Asset Allocator FoF - Dynamic Direct-Growth | 22.00% | 16.09% |
ICICI Prudential Thematic Advantage Fund (FOF)Direct- Growth | 26.17% | 15.54% |
ICICI bluechip funds can be started by investing Rs. 100 minimum as SIP (Systematic investment plan). The expense ratio is about 1.1%, which is comparatively higher when compared to the Axis blue chip fund. Axis bluechip fund can be started by investing Rs.
Why am I losing money in mutual funds? ›Since they are market-linked, these funds get affected when the market goes down and this is why there are chances of loss in mutual funds too. Now many times when the markets are down, such as now, investors panic and take decisions that may not be in their best interests.
Is Zerodha better than Axis Bank? ›Account Type - both the brokers offers 3-in-1 account which includes bank, trading and demat account. Algo Trading - Zerodha offers Algo Trading where AxisDirect doesn't offers Algo Trading. Margin Funding - AxisDirect offers a margin funding where Zerodha doesn't offers margin funding.
Has any mutual fund failed? ›Around 84% of the large & mid cap schemes also failed to beat their benchmarks. Most equity-linked saving schemes (ELSS) also underperformed their benchmarks. Out of 26 schemes, 19 ELSS schemes underperformed their benchmarks.
Should we continue in Axis Mutual Fund? ›Axis Long Term Fund is one of the toppers in the tax saving or ELSS category. However, the scheme has underperformed its benchmark in 2021. It is underperforming even in this year. For example, the scheme has given around 24% in 2011, compared to 31.69% returns offered by its benchmark and 31.92% by the category.
Can mutual funds lose all value? ›All funds carry some level of risk. With mutual funds, you may lose some or all of the money you invest because the securities held by a fund can go down in value. Dividends or interest payments may also change as market conditions change.
Is it safe to continue Axis Mutual Fund? ›
Though things are yet to become clear, but of all that is known about this incident for now, it is unlikely that there are any repercussions on the schemes of Axis Mutual Fund.
Which is best HDFC or Axis? ›...
Overall Rating.
Overall Rating | 4.0 | 3.9 |
---|---|---|
Work/life balance | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Compensation and benefits | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Job security and advancement | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Management | 3.6 | 3.6 |
...
Overall Rating.
Overall Rating | 4.0 | 3.9 |
---|---|---|
Management | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Culture | 3.7 | 3.6 |
Take a look at the comparison of SBI Personal Loan & Axis Bank Personal Loan. The interest rate of Axis Bank personal loan is 12% to 24% whereas SBI personal loan interest rate ranges from 11% to 14%. The penalty interest on the due EMI payment is the same as 2% per annum.
Which investment is best for next 5 years? ›- ULIPs. How many investment options these days offer multiple benefits? ...
- Traditional Plans. ...
- Recurring Deposits: ...
- Monthly Income Schemes: ...
- Fixed Deposits: ...
- Savings Account: ...
- Liquid Funds:
- Aditya Birla Sun Life Digital India Fund. ...
- Franklin India Technology Fund. ...
- ICICI Prudential Technology Fund. ...
- PGIM India Global Agribusiness Offshore Fund. ...
- SBI Technology Opportunities Fund. ...
- TATA Digital India Fund.
SBI Small Cap Fund delivered the highest return of 24.27% in 10 years, followed by Nippon India Small Cap Fund which offered 24.02% returns in the same period.
How much will SIP grow for 20 years? ›So, a mutual fund SIP investor investing for 20 years can expect 15 per cent return on one's money if the mutual fund plan has been chosen with proper home work.
Which is better Axis Bluechip fund or Axis Focused 25? ›It is the second section in the comparison of both the schemes. The comparison of performance section reveals that in most time intervals, the returns generated by Axis Focused 25 Fund is higher as compared to the returns generated by SBI Blue Chip Fund.
Which SIP is best for 5000 per month? ›Fund Name | Category | 5 Year Return |
---|---|---|
Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth | Equity | 20.12% |
Tata Digital India Fund Direct Growth | Equity | 30.04% |
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Plan Growth | Debt | 7.59% |
Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | Equity | 16.63% |
Is it good to invest in Axis Bluechip fund Direct Growth? ›
Current NAV: The Current Net Asset Value of the Axis Bluechip Fund - Direct Plan as of Nov 22, 2022 is Rs 49.69 for Growth option of its Direct plan. 2. Returns: Its trailing returns over different time periods are: -10.83% (1yr), 12.82% (3yr), 13.15% (5yr) and 14.95% (since launch).
Why mutual funds are not performing well? ›Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. If market is weak, it is very unlikely that your equity mutual fund investments will do well. From a performance perspective, you should evaluate the performance of your schemes on a relative basis, relative to the market benchmark and its peers.
What happened to Axis Bank mutual fund? ›In early May, Axis Mutual Fund said it had put Joshi and another fund manager, Deepak Agrawal, under suspension pending an internal probe into potential irregularities. Soon after, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that SEBI was investigating whether the two men were involved in front running.
Is Axis better than Icici? ›...
Axis Bank vs ICICI Bank.
46% | Promoters |
---|---|
0% | Passive |
54% | Detractors |
- Tata Equity PE Fund.
- HDFC Monthly Income Plan – MTP.
- L&T Tax Advantage Fund.
- SBI Nifty Index Fund.
- Kotak Corporate Bond Fund.
- Canara Robeco Gilt PGS.
- DSP BlackRock Balanced Fund.
- Axis Liquid Fund.
- Axis Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth. ...
- Axis Midcap Direct Plan-Growth. ...
- Axis Growth Opportunities Fund Direct - Growth. ...
- Axis Flexi Cap Fund Direct - Growth. ...
- Axis Triple Advantage Direct Plan -Growth. ...
- Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth. ...
- Axis Equity Hybrid Fund Direct - Growth.
- Axis Bluechip Fund Monthly SIP Plan. This is an open-ended equity scheme with a track record of outperformance. ...
- ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund. ...
- SBI Bluechip Fund. ...
- Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund. ...
- SBI Multicap Fund.
Fund Name | 3-year Return (%)* | 5-year Return (%)* |
---|---|---|
Quant Multi Asset Fund Direct-Growth | 32.58% | 21.64% |
Quant Absolute Fund Direct-Growth | 33.33% | 20.35% |
Kotak Multi Asset Allocator FoF - Dynamic Direct-Growth | 22.00% | 16.09% |
ICICI Prudential Thematic Advantage Fund (FOF)Direct- Growth | 26.17% | 15.54% |
While SIPs can sometimes lead to negative returns over a long period of time, over longer periods the number of periods of negative returns reduces (Read: SIP Smartly) Systematic investing also helps to navigate volatile markets and negate negative returns.
Can money be lost in mutual funds? ›Yes, it may shock some of your stock market experts. However, if you speak to investors who have been investing for a decade or more, they may tell you that they have experienced similar scenarios in the past. Coming back the present, yes, most equity mutual funds have lost money in the last three months.
Is it good to invest in Axis Mutual Fund now? ›
The Axis Long Term Equity Fund is a very successful fund. It has been around for more than 10 years and has delivered over 18% annual returns since inception. Remarkably, the fund's performance has been high and consistent.