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Axis Services Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option

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AMC: Axis Mutual Fund • Category: Sectoral / Thematic • NAV: Rs 9.89 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #169 in category (#550 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
🏷️ Low Expense
Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.24% is lower than category median (2.52%).
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Downside capture of 113% indicates larger drops during broader market downturns.
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Axis Services Opportunities Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 1,364 cr
Category: Rs 804 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
2.24%
Category Median: 2.52%
Base Expense (BER)
1.84%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
-0.45
Category Median: 0.34
Beta
0.97
Category Median: 0.97
Alpha
-3.05%
Category Median: +1.89%
Standard Deviation
15.30%
Category Median: 16.05%
MFIQ Score
3.8/10
Weak
Lagging category peers on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, or expense drag.
Returns (30%) 2.1/10
1Y return -1.8% against category median 3.9% (-5.7 points).
Risk Management (30%) 3.0/10
Sharpe ratio -0.45 (cat median 0.34), downside capture 113.0%, max fall -18.9%.
Consistency (20%) -/10
Under 3 years of consistency track record.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 7.5/10
Total expense ratio 2.24% vs category median 2.52% (-0.28% points).
Ranked #169 of 221 in Sectoral / Thematic. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +7.73% +6.32% +1.41%
3 Months -1.20% -0.20% -1.00%
6 Months +6.12% +5.98% +0.14%
1 Year -1.79% +3.90% -5.69%
Since Inception -0.55% - -

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 -0.10% +4.03% -4.13%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -12.05% -4.04% -2.79% +2.33% 22.2% 0.0%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
-0.62
Category: 0.46
R-Squared
0.873
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
98.6%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
113.0%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2025-10-27 2026-03-30 -18.9% 5 months Not yet recovered

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity & Equity related instruments of companies engaged inServices theme : 80% to 100%; Other Equity & Equity Related Instruments other than abovetheme: 0% to 20%, Debt & Money Market Instruments : 0% to 20%, Units issued by InVITs: 0% to 10% Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

To provide long term capital appreciation from an actively managed portfolio of equity and equity related securities of companies belonging to the services industry. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 1,364 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Sachin Relekar
Managing scheme since 2025-07-24
1.3 yrs tenure
Krishnaa Narayan
Managing scheme since 2025-07-24
1.3 yrs tenure

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
Axis Consumption Fund 3.8 - 2.13% 120.9% Rs 2,488 cr Compare →
Axis Momentum Fund 1.6 - 3.42% 117.2% Rs 865 cr Compare →
Edelweiss Consumption Fund 3.0 - 2.60% 123.1% Rs 462 cr Compare →
LIC MF Consumption Fund 3.1 - 2.72% 115.7% Rs 444 cr Compare →
WhiteOak Capital Digital Bharat Fund 2.6 - 3.06% 58.4% Rs 522 cr Compare →

Frequently Asked Questions about Axis Services Opportunities Fund

What is the expense ratio of Axis Services Opportunities Fund?

Axis Services Opportunities Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.24% with a base expense ratio of 1.84%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.

Who manages Axis Services Opportunities Fund?

Axis Services Opportunities Fund is managed by Sachin Relekar (tenure: 1.3 years since 2025-07-24).

What are the historical returns of Axis Services Opportunities Fund?

Axis Services Opportunities Fund has a 1-year return of -1.79%.

How large is Axis Services Opportunities Fund?

Axis Services Opportunities Fund manages assets of Rs 1,364 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.

How is Axis Services Opportunities Fund scored on MFIQ?

Axis Services Opportunities Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 3.8/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Axis Services Opportunities Fund?

Axis Services Opportunities Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 15.30% with a maximum historical drawdown of -18.87%.