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Multi Cap Fund comparison

ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund vs Axis Multicap Fund

Over the last 3 years, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund returned 12.9% a year versus 16.8% for Axis Multicap Fund. The category average was 10.5%. In its deepest fall over the same period, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund dropped 6.1% versus 6.5% for Axis Multicap Fund. Qonfido rates ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund Select and Axis Multicap Fund Premier within the Multi Cap Fund peer group.

Ratings and metrics as of

At a glance

  • Higher 3-year return

    Axis Multicap Fund

  • Smaller worst fall

    About level

  • Smoother ride (higher Sharpe)

    Axis Multicap Fund

Head-to-head

Swap either fund or add a third to see how they line up.

ICICI Prudential Multicap

Multi Cap Fund

1/4

rounds won

Select
VS
Leads for you

Axis Multicap

Multi Cap Fund

3/4

rounds won

Premier

Round by round

Three questions in one shape. A bigger triangle = stronger all round.

  • ICICI Prudential Multicap
  • Axis Multicap
GrowthDip protectionSmooth ride
  1. Growth

    Who grew money faster?

    Average yearly return over the last 3 years.

    12.9%16.8%✓
  2. Dip protection

    Who fell less in the worst dip?

    Biggest fall from a peak in the period. Smaller hurts less.

    -6.1%✓-6.5%
  3. Smooth ride

    Who gave a smoother ride?

    Return earned for every unit of ups and downs. Higher is smoother.

    0.620.82✓

Qonfido rating

Quality vs peers in the same category. Premier is the top tier.

Axis Multicap is rated higher

ICICI Prudential Multicap
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Axis Multicap
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What matters most to you?

Quick take for “Balanced”

Axis Multicap comes out ahead — it grew money faster and gave a smoother ride for the return.

Based on the last 3 years of data. A starting point for research, not advice.

What could your money become?

If each fund repeated its last 3 years. Drag to try.

ICICI Prudential Multicap₹24.52 L
Axis Multicap₹31.12 L

You’d put in ₹12.00 L. Axis Multicap ends about ₹6.60 L ahead — that’s roughly 66 months of your SIP.

Illustration only. Past returns rarely repeat exactly.

Key numbers

MetricICICI Prudential Multicap FundAxis Multicap Fund
Qonfido ratingSelectPremier
3Y return (CAGR)12.9%16.8%
Worst fall (max drawdown)6.1%6.5%
Sharpe ratio (3Y)0.620.82
Beta (3Y)0.910.97
Fund size (AUM)₹13,377 Cr₹8,264 Cr
Category average 3Y return10.5%

Frequently asked questions

  • Which is better, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund or Axis Multicap Fund?

    Neither fund is better for every investor. Based on data as of 11 Oct 2026. Over the last 3 years, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund returned 12.9% a year versus 16.8% for Axis Multicap Fund. The category average was 10.5%. In its deepest fall over the same period, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund dropped 6.1% versus 6.5% for Axis Multicap Fund. Qonfido rates ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund Select and Axis Multicap Fund Premier within the Multi Cap Fund peer group. Which fits depends on your goal, time horizon and comfort with falls. This comparison is educational research support, not personalised investment advice. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

  • Which has given higher returns, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund or Axis Multicap Fund?

    Based on data as of 11 Oct 2026. Over the last 3 years, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund returned 12.9% a year versus 16.8% for Axis Multicap Fund. The category average was 10.5%. This comparison is educational research support, not personalised investment advice. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

  • Which is less risky, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund or Axis Multicap Fund?

    Based on data as of 11 Oct 2026. In its deepest fall over the same period, ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund dropped 6.1% versus 6.5% for Axis Multicap Fund. Sharpe ratio, a measure of return per unit of volatility, was 0.62 for ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund and 0.82 for Axis Multicap Fund. Lower falls and a higher Sharpe ratio point to a smoother past ride, not a guarantee.

  • What is the Qonfido rating of ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund and Axis Multicap Fund?

    Qonfido rates ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund Select and Axis Multicap Fund Premier within the Multi Cap Fund peer group. Ratings compare funds with their category peers on risk-adjusted consistency and are explained on the Qonfido rating methodology page.

  • Should I invest in both ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund and Axis Multicap Fund?

    Both funds sit in the Multi Cap Fund category, so their portfolios can overlap and holding both may add limited diversification. Review holdings overlap, costs and your overall allocation before combining them. This comparison is educational research support, not personalised investment advice. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

Keep researching

Comparisons are educational research support only. They are not personalised investment advice, suitability assessments, or predictions of returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read scheme documents and consider your goals, horizon, and risk tolerance before investing.