Scheme Rating
IME Scheme Rating
We typically do not recommend Thematic funds to investors, since it requires getting in and out of the theme at the right time. Typically a strong contra approach (investing in themes when they are out of favour, and getting out when they are popular) leads to better performance, but this is very hard to actually implement in practice given strong behavioural instincts against such an approach (investors often end up entering themes post a run-up, which can often be the worst time to invest). In our view, thematic funds are primarily suitable for more astute investors who have a deep underlying understanding of the investment merits of the theme.
IME Strategy Rating
The strategy is implemented in a very loose sense (with a reasonable share of B2B businesses and also BFSI, where brand value is not the same as pure consumer companies.)
AMC Rating
AMC: Axis AMC PMS (click link for detailed AMC review)
Axis AMC PMS faces common issues found in large MF-driven PMS firms, such as PMS being treated as an add-on instead of a separate business unit, high turnover in the investment team, lack of commitment from the CIO, and vague investment philosophies. While the AMC’s distribution abilities can aid in scaling the PMS and provide research access, it is often not as strong as founder-driven PMS firms with a dedicated CIO.
PMS Scheme Ratings are driven by IME’s Proprietary Scheme Rating Methodology, which takes into account our ratings of the Scheme’s investment strategy, its maturity, the investment team, and our separate rating on the AMC that runs this particular scheme. Our views on each of these individual criteria are available via the IME RMS – which you can view by reaching out to one of our relationship managers (using either the live chat or book appointment feature on this site).
Axis Brand Equity-Investment Strategy
Axis’s Brand Equity strategy is their flagship offering, which seeks to invest in companies with a strong ‘brand equity’ that provides a sustainable competitive moat for the business.
Investment Philosophy
They believe brands create bargaining power. They invest in companies with a strong brand which creates a competitive moat. Axis focuses on products/services with strong IP, marketing, and innovation. This helps make a strong brand which in turn creates a bargaining power.
Key aspects such as strong bargaining & pricing power, increasing economies to scale, high barriers to entry, and the presence in under-penetrated markets lead to superior returns, superior growth which in turn lead to higher investor returns over business cycle.
Investment Process
- Screening an Investment universe looking for strong brands
- Seeking for significant brand investment (incl. advertising, marketing, communication, royalty, R&D expenses), companies with growth> GDP growth and returns> cost of capital. As well as eliminating the highly cyclical sectors/companies
- Research is conducted on companies based on management interaction, competition analysis, industry visits, margin of safety analysis.
- Based on the research a portfolio is conducted and reviewed.
Trailing Performance
1yr | 3yr | 5yr | Since Inception | |
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Axis AMC Brand Equity | 2.1 | 10.7 | 13.4 | 11.3 |
S&P BSE 500 | 8.4 | 12.7 | 16.8 | 14.8 |
Alpha over Broad Mkt BM | -6.3 | -2 | -3.4 | -3.5 |
S&P BSE 500 | 8.4 | 12.7 | 16.8 | |
Alpha over Category BM | -6.3 | -2 | -3.4 |
Performance as of: 31-Jan-25 | Inception Date: 05-Dec-16
Fund Managers
Hitesh Zaveri | 4-star rated FM
Head – Listed Equity Alternatives | 25 yrs Experience | 3 yrs at current firm
Past Experience: Plutus Capital, OSF Capital, Birla AMC, Enam AMC
Hitesh Zaveri joined Axis AMC in 2022 as SVP & Head – Listed Equity Alternatives. He is responsible for managing the Axis PMS portfolios along with relevant CAT-3 AIF strategies. Hitesh has over 25 years of experience in portfolio management, investment banking and equity research. Prior to joining Axis AMC, he served as Head of Investments in the PMS business at Aditya Birla Mutual Fund. He has pursued his MBA from Mumbai University, and has also completed a few programs from the Harvard Business School and from The Wharton School.
Fee Structure
Fee Structure | Fee |
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Fixed Fee Structure | 2.5 |
Variable Fee Structures | 1.5% fixed + 20% above 12% hurdle |
Exit Fees | 1yr (3%), 2yr (2%), 3yr (1%) |
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