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Recovery month: every SIF closed positive after the March crash. qSIF Ex-Top 100 led at +15.38%.

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Every SIF in India — At a Glance

20 SIFs from 12 AMCs — 17 live, 3 in NFO.

FundAMCStatus
Hybrid Long Short · 7 funds
Altiva Hybrid Long-Short
ED
Edelweiss Mutual Fund
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Magnum Hybrid Long-Short
SB
SBI Mutual Fund
LIVEView
qSIF Hybrid Long-Short
QU
Quant Mutual Fund
LIVEView
Titanium Hybrid Long-Short
TA
Tata Mutual Fund
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Arudha Hybrid Long-Short
BA
Bandhan Mutual Fund
LIVEView
iSIF Hybrid Long-Short
IP
ICICI Prudential
LIVEView
Apex Hybrid Long-Short
AB
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
LIVEView
Equity Long Short · 8 funds
qSIF Equity Long-Short
QU
Quant Mutual Fund
LIVEView
Diviniti Equity Long-Short
IT
ITI Mutual Fund
LIVEView
Dyna Equity Long-Short
3O
360 ONE Asset
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Arudha Equity Long-Short
BA
Bandhan Mutual Fund
LIVEView
Sapphire Equity Long-Short
FT
Franklin Templeton
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WSIF Equity Long-Short
TW
The Wealth Company MF
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Titanium Equity Long-Short
TA
Tata Mutual Fund
NFO OPEN· 27 Apr–11 May 2026View
Arthaya Equity Long-Short
UN
Union Mutual Fund
NFO OPEN· 4–18 May 2026View
Equity Ex-Top 100 · 2 funds
iSIF Ex-Top 100 Long-Short
IP
ICICI Prudential
LIVEView
qSIF Ex-Top 100 Long-Short
QU
Quant Mutual Fund
LIVEView
Sector Rotation · 1 funds
qSIF Sector Rotation Long-Short
QU
Quant Mutual Fund
NFO OPEN· 27 Apr–11 May 2026View
Active Asset Allocator · 2 funds
Dyna Active Asset Allocator
3O
360 ONE Asset
LIVEView
qSIF Active Asset Allocator
QU
Quant Mutual Fund
LIVEView

Live NAV, ISID-verified strategy data, and fund reviews for every SIF. Updated as new NFOs launch.

Performance Tracker
SIF Returns Scorecard

Absolute returns (%) • Data as of 30-Apr-2026

Since-Inception is computed live from current NAV. 1M / 3M periods reflect AMFI-published NAVs as of 30-Apr-2026.

Alpha Shield reflects each fund's capital protection during the March 2026 market crash (Nifty -11.30%). It is a stress-test snapshot, not a monthly metric — next refresh on the next ≥5% Nifty drawdown. Score out of 10.

Top Performer

Altiva Hybrid Long-Short

+5.35%since inception
Hybrid Long Short
7 funds
Fund Name1M Return(April 2026)3M Return(Feb–Apr)Since Inception

Altiva Hybrid Long-Short

24-Oct-25

+3.17%+2.32%+5.35%

qSIF Hybrid Long-Short

20-Oct-25

+6.94%+6.48%+5.10%

Magnum Hybrid Long-Short

29-Oct-25

+2.28%+0.84%+1.85%

Arudha Hybrid Long-Short

04-Feb-26

+0.38%—+0.95%

Apex Hybrid Long-Short

30-Mar-26

+0.40%—+0.40%

Titanium Hybrid Long-Short

17-Dec-25

+5.51%-0.35%-0.74%

iSIF Hybrid Long-Short

05-Feb-26

+7.45%—-0.99%
Equity Long Short
5 funds
Fund Name1M Return(April 2026)3M Return(Feb–Apr)Since Inception

Arudha Equity Long-Short

30-Mar-26

+3.42%—+3.43%

DynaSIF Equity Long-Short

27-Feb-26

+6.59%—+1.92%

qSIF Equity Long-Short

08-Oct-25

+13.68%+4.35%+1.44%

Arthaya Equity Long-Short

NFO 4–18 May

——0.00%

Diviniti Equity Long-Short

03-Dec-25

+0.71%-3.64%-4.58%
Equity Ex-Top 100
2 funds
Fund Name1M Return(April 2026)3M Return(Feb–Apr)Since Inception

qSIF Ex-Top 100 Long-Short

13-Nov-25

+15.38%+5.65%-0.79%

iSIF Ex-Top 100 Long-Short

05-Feb-26

+8.87%—-1.70%
Active Asset Allocator
2 funds
Fund Name1M Return(April 2026)3M Return(Feb–Apr)Since Inception

DynaSIF Active Asset Allocator

30-Mar-26

+1.02%—+1.03%

qSIF Active Asset Allocator

24-Apr-26

——-0.04%
Benchmark Indices
Index1M3M1Y
Nifty 50+7.49%-5.15%-0.28%
Nifty 500+10.52%-1.59%+3.96%
Nifty Midcap 150+13.24%+2.52%+11.40%
Nifty Smallcap 250+17.10%+6.23%+9.56%
Nifty Total Market+10.93%-1.24%+4.19%

Source: AMFI, niftyindices.com • NAV as of April 30, 2026 • Since-Inception returns as of April 30, 2026

Note: Start NAV taken as first available trading day on or after the period start date. Diviniti NAV is on a 1000-base face value. N/A = Fund launched after period start / insufficient data.

Disclaimer: Investments in specialized investment fund involves relatively higher risk including potential loss of capital, liquidity risk and market volatility. Please read all investment strategy related documents carefully before making the investment decision. Past Performance is not indicative of future returns. NAVs taken are for Direct Plan Growth Option.

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SIF vs MF vs PMS vs AIF

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Feature
SIF

Recommended

MF

Mutual Fund

PMS

Portfolio Mgmt

AIF

Alt Investment

Minimum Investment
₹10 Lakh
₹100
₹50 Lakh
₹1 Crore
Investor Type
HNI
Retail / HNI
HNI
Ultra HNI
STCG (< 12m)
20% / Slab
20% / Slab
Per Transaction
Category Dep.
LTCG (> 12m)
12.5% / Slab
12.5% / Slab
Per Transaction
Category Dep.
Derivatives
25% + Hedging
Only Hedging
Only Hedging
Allowed
SEBI Regulated
Short Selling
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Very High
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Specialized Investment Funds answered

Source: Information compiled from official SIF websites including Quant SIF, Edelweiss Altiva, ITI Diviniti, SBI Magnum SIF, and Tata Titanium SIF. Please refer to official scheme documents for complete details.

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SIF vs Mutual Fund vs PMS vs AIF — Full Comparison

Understand how Specialized Investment Funds compare with other Indian investment products on key parameters.

FeatureSIFMutual FundPMSAIF
Minimum Investment₹10 Lakh₹500₹50 Lakh₹1 Crore
Short SellingYes (25%)NoNoYes
Derivatives Use25% + HedgingOnly HedgingOnly HedgingAllowed
LTCG Tax (Equity)12.5%12.5%Per TransactionCategory Dependent
STCG Tax (Equity)20%20%Per TransactionCategory Dependent
LiquidityDaily/WeeklyDailyMonthlyLock-in Period
SEBI RegulatedYesYesYesYes
Strategy FlexibilityHighLowHighVery High
Investor TypeHNIRetail / HNIHNIUltra HNI
Portfolio TypePooledPooledIndividualPooled

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Frequently Asked Questions About SIF

Everything you need to know about Specialized Investment Funds in India

What is a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF)?+
A SIF is a new SEBI-regulated investment product introduced in 2024 that bridges the gap between Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). SIFs combine the ease and transparency of mutual funds with advanced long-short strategies using derivatives. They allow fund managers to take unhedged short positions up to 25% of net assets, enabling potential returns in both rising and falling markets.
What is the minimum investment for SIF in India?+
The minimum aggregate investment for SIF is ₹10,00,000 (₹10 lakhs) at the PAN level across all SIF strategies offered by an AMC. Accredited investors are exempt from this threshold. After meeting the initial ₹10 lakh threshold via lumpsum, SIP/STP/SWP options become available with amounts as low as ₹5,000–₹10,000 per installment.
How is SIF different from PMS (Portfolio Management Services)?+
SIFs have a much lower entry point (₹10 lakhs vs ₹50 lakhs for PMS), offer mutual fund-like taxation benefits (12.5% LTCG vs per-transaction taxation in PMS), provide daily/weekly liquidity, and are pooled investment vehicles. PMS provides individually managed portfolios with higher customization but comes with higher fees and tax complexity.
How is SIF different from Mutual Funds?+
While Mutual Funds can only use derivatives for hedging purposes, SIFs can take unhedged short positions up to 25% of net assets. This allows SIF fund managers to potentially generate alpha from both rising and falling markets. SIFs require a higher minimum investment (₹10 lakhs vs ₹500 for MFs) but retain MF-like taxation benefits and SEBI regulation.
Who can invest in SIF?+
Any Indian resident, HUF, or NRI with a minimum investment capacity of ₹10 lakhs can invest in SIFs. Investors must complete standard KYC/AML/FATCA requirements and open a separate SIF folio with the AMC. Accredited investors (as defined by SEBI) are exempt from the minimum investment threshold.
How are Specialized Investment Funds taxed?+
SIF taxation follows mutual fund taxation rules. Equity-oriented SIFs: 12.5% LTCG (holding period over 12 months), 20% STCG. Debt-oriented SIFs: taxed as per the investor’s income tax slab rate. Hybrid SIFs (less than 65% in equity or debt): 12.5% LTCG after 12 months, STCG as per slab. Fund-level taxation is nil under Section 10(23D).
What types of SIF strategies are available?+
SIFs offer strategies across three categories: (1) Equity-Oriented — Equity Long-Short, Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short, Sector Rotation Long-Short; (2) Debt-Oriented — Debt Long-Short, Sectoral Debt Long-Short; (3) Hybrid — Active Asset Allocator Long-Short, Hybrid Long-Short Fund. Each uses derivatives for long-short positioning.
How many SIFs are currently active in India?+
As of May 2026, SIFPrime tracks 20 SIF strategies — 17 live funds plus 3 in NFO — across 12 AMCs including Quant (qSIF), Edelweiss (Altiva), SBI (Magnum), Tata (Titanium), ICICI (iSIF), Bandhan (Arudha), ITI (Diviniti), 360 ONE (Dyna), ABSL (Apex), Franklin Templeton (Sapphire), Union Mutual Fund (Arthaya) and The Wealth Company (WSIF). Live NAV, returns and strategy analysis for every fund.

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