Axis Flexi Cap Fund vs Sundaram Flexicap Fund
Axis Flexi Cap Fund and Sundaram Flexicap Fund are both Flexi Cap funds. As of 6 Nov 2026 (Direct plan, Growth option): 3-year CAGR +14.77% vs +10.17%, 5-year CAGR +8.63% vs —, volatility 15.81% vs 14.50%, maximum drawdown −29.87% vs −15.66%. Their portfolios overlap by 30.2% (16 stocks held by both).
Showing the Direct plan, Growth option. Portfolio, sector and market-cap figures are the same for every plan and option of a fund.
Key facts
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund house | Axis Mutual Fund | Sundaram Mutual Fund |
| Compared as | Flexi Cap | Flexi Cap |
| NAV | ₹31.6900 | ₹15.3136 |
| NAV date | 6 Nov 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Launched (first NAV) | 24 Nov 2017 | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Track record | 9.0 yrs | 4.2 yrs |
| Fund size (AUM) | ₹13,242 Cr | ₹1,837 Cr |
| Securities held | 67 | 53 |
| Portfolio as of | 30 Sep 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Fund page | Full record → | Full record → |
Returns
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.43% | +5.63% |
| 3 months | −0.28% | −1.80% |
| 6 months | +7.64% | +0.13% |
| 1 year | +6.06% | −2.96% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | +14.77% | +10.17% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | +8.63% | — |
| 7 years (CAGR) | +13.54% | — |
| 10 years (CAGR) | — | — |
| Since launch (CAGR) | +13.74% | +10.74% |
| SIP return (XIRR, 5 years) ⓘ | +11.71% | — |
Up to one year: absolute return. Beyond one year: CAGR. Computed from each fund's own NAV history (AMFI), measured to the latest NAV.
Calendar-year returns
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +7.61% | −4.90% |
| 2025 | +2.40% | +8.64% |
| 2024 | +23.54% | +16.31% |
| 2023 | +21.44% | +26.25% |
| 2022 | −7.61% | — |
| 2021 | +29.93% | — |
Risk
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (annualised) ⓘ | 15.81% | 14.50% |
| Downside volatility ⓘ | 11.05% | 10.36% |
| Sharpe ratio ⓘ | 0.52 | 0.25 |
| Sortino ratio ⓘ | 0.75 | 0.35 |
| Maximum drawdown ⓘ | −29.87% | −15.66% |
| Recovery from that fall | 8 months | 7 months |
| Current fall from peak | −1.61% | −5.64% |
| Rolling 1-year return: worst | −14.89% | −11.54% |
| Rolling 1-year return: median | +10.06% | +11.31% |
| Rolling 1-year return: best | +70.93% | +37.52% |
| Share of 1-year periods with a loss | 16.51% | 15.68% |
Against each fund's benchmark
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| Beta ⓘ | 0.97 | 0.90 |
| Alpha (Jensen's, annualised) ⓘ | +3.22% | −1.25% |
| R² ⓘ | 91.09 | 94.73 |
| Upside capture | 111.52% | 88.05% |
| Downside capture | 99.45% | 90.48% |
| Tracking error | 4.77% | 3.66% |
| Information ratio | 0.71 | -0.45 |
| Treynor ratio | 7.29 | 2.26 |
Portfolio
Asset mix
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | 90.23% | 99.32% |
| Cash & equivalents | 6.82% | 0.72% |
| Debt | 2.91% | 0.00% |
Market-cap split (share of fund assets)
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Cap | 51.98% | 62.44% |
| Mid Cap | 18.59% | 15.95% |
| Small Cap | 18.41% | 20.90% |
| Unclassified | 1.25% | 0.00% |
Concentration
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 holdings | 38.61% | 41.12% |
| Effective number of stocks ⓘ | 41 | 37.6 |
| Securities held | 67 | 53 |
Portfolio overlap: 30.2%
16 companies are held by both funds; by weight, 30.2% of the two portfolios is the same. That is a moderate overlap.
| Held by both | Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Limited | 7.52% | 6.46% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 3.07% | 4.44% |
| State Bank of India | 3.04% | 3.59% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Limited | 2.42% | 2.25% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | 2.23% | 5.88% |
| Eternal Limited | 4.56% | 2.22% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | 2.14% | 3.79% |
| Infosys Limited | 1.54% | 2.87% |
| TVS Motor Company Ltd. | 2.38% | 1.48% |
| InterGlobe Aviation Limited | 2.39% | 1.41% |
| Cummins India Limited | 1.23% | 1.46% |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Limited | 1.08% | 1.31% |
| Torrent Power Ltd. | 1.24% | 0.81% |
| Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd | 0.47% | 0.87% |
| Tata Motors Ltd | 0.44% | 1.55% |
Top 10 holdings
Axis Flexi Cap
- ICICI Bank Limited7.52%
- Eternal Limited4.56%
- Apar Industries Limited4.19%
- Bajaj Finance Limited4.08%
- Bharat Electronics Limited3.46%
- Axis Bank Limited3.07%
- Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences Limited3.05%
- State Bank of India3.04%
- 91 Days Tbill (MD 31/12/2026)2.91%
- Sansera Engineering Limited2.73%
Sundaram Flexicap
- ICICI Bank Limited6.46%
- HDFC Bank Limited5.88%
- Axis Bank Limited4.44%
- Bharti Airtel Limited3.79%
- Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited3.74%
- State Bank of India3.59%
- Larsen & Toubro Limited3.53%
- Reliance Industries Limited3.42%
- Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited3.40%
- Infosys Limited2.87%
Sector exposure
| Axis Flexi Cap | Sundaram Flexicap | |
|---|---|---|
| Banks | 17.47% | 27.70% |
| Electrical Equipment | 8.58% | 3.16% |
| Finance | 6.95% | 2.31% |
| Retailing | 6.47% | 3.46% |
| Auto Components | 5.81% | 1.92% |
| Automobiles | 4.80% | 5.72% |
| Industrial Products | 3.31% | 5.20% |
| IT - Software | 1.54% | 5.01% |
| Chemicals & Petrochemicals | 4.94% | 0.00% |
| Aerospace & Defense | 4.84% | 1.31% |
| Construction | 0.00% | 4.61% |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 4.59% | 3.20% |
| Healthcare Services | 3.85% | 1.30% |
| Telecom - Services | 2.14% | 3.79% |
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Axis Flexi Cap and Sundaram Flexicap returns?
As of 6 Nov 2026, Direct plan Growth option: 1-year return +6.06% vs −2.96%; 3-year CAGR +14.77% vs +10.17%; 5-year CAGR +8.63% vs —; 10-year CAGR — vs —. Past returns do not indicate future returns.
How do Axis Flexi Cap and Sundaram Flexicap compare on risk?
Volatility (36 monthly returns, annualised) 15.81% vs 14.50%; Sharpe ratio 0.52 vs 0.25; Sortino ratio 0.75 vs 0.35; maximum drawdown −29.87% vs −15.66%; beta 0.97 vs 0.90.
How much do Axis Flexi Cap and Sundaram Flexicap overlap?
By weight, 30.2% of the two portfolios is invested in the same companies; 16 stocks are held by both, the largest shared positions being ICICI Bank Limited, Axis Bank Limited, State Bank of India. Based on the portfolios disclosed for Sep 2026 and Sep 2026.
What is the large, mid and small cap split of Axis Flexi Cap and Sundaram Flexicap?
Axis Flexi Cap: large cap 52.0%, mid cap 18.6%, small cap 18.4%. Sundaram Flexicap: large cap 62.4%, mid cap 16.0%, small cap 20.9% (share of the fund's assets, from its latest disclosed portfolio).
Is this a recommendation to choose one of these funds?
No. This page places the published figures of both funds side by side. It does not rank, rate or recommend either fund; which one suits an investor depends on their goals, horizon and risk tolerance.
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Sources: NAV from AMFI; returns, risk and ratios computed by MF Analyser from each fund's NAV history (risk on 36 monthly returns, risk-free rate 6.5%); benchmark ratios against each fund's benchmark total-return index; portfolios from each fund house's monthly disclosure. Returns and ratios as of 6 Nov 2026. IDCW options show no return or risk figures because payouts reduce the NAV and AMFI's file carries no payout history to add back. This page compares published figures only — it does not rank, rate or recommend either fund. Past performance does not indicate future returns; mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.