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Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
NFO

Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund

Hybrid Long-ShortArbitrage CoreFixed Income CoreDerivatives OverlaySpecial SituationsInterval Strategy

Latest NAV

₹10.0600

Regular · Growth

1M Return

+0.40%

3M Return

Since Inception

+0.40%

TER (Regular)

2.15%

Max 2.25% equity

Min Investment

₹10 L

₹1L accredited

Inception:Post NFO (Mar 2026)
Min Investment:₹10L
TER:2.15% max
Redemption:Mon & Wed
Exit Load:0.50% <90d
Benchmark:Nifty 50 Hybrid 50:50
10.0600+0.40% since inception
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Live NAV data · Source: AMFI NAV API (post-allotment).

Trailing returns

1M

+0.40%

3M

Since Inception

+0.40%

Benchmark

Category Avg

Alpha vs BM

NAV (Direct)

Performance track record not yet available — this is a new investment strategy.

🛡️ ALPHA SHIELD ANALYSIS

March 2026 Market Crash


N/A
Insufficient Data

Apex launched after March 2026. Alpha Shield Score will be calculated during the next major market movement.

Investment objective

An interval investment strategy investing in arbitrage, long equity, debt, equity and debt derivatives, long short and REITs/InvITs including limited short exposure on permitted instruments through derivatives. Benchmarked to the Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index. There is no assurance that the investment objective will be achieved.

Strategy & allocation

Equity 35–65%Debt 35–65%InvITs 0–20%Overseas 0–35%Unhedged short 0–25%Derivatives up to 100%

Apex is Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC's entry into the SIF hybrid long-short category. The construct combines an income anchor (arbitrage + fixed income, up to ~65% each) with a derivatives overlay (covered calls, straddles, put protection) and tactical alpha from special situations (IPOs, buybacks, open offers, delistings, merger/demerger arbitrage). Net equity exposure is sized dynamically through an in-house equity valuation model, with unhedged short capped at 25% of net assets.

Taxation at investor level: STCG slab rate on ≤12 months, LTCG 12.5% (without indexation) on >12 months — listing on NSE qualifies units as long-term capital assets after 12 months.

Strategy pillars

Income Anchor — Debt & Arbitrage

Stability and predictable income via cash-future arbitrage, covered calls and high-quality fixed income (0–3Y duration).

Derivatives Overlay

Covered calls, straddles/strangles, put protection to enhance returns and hedge directional risk. Unhedged short ≤25%.

Tactical Alpha

Event-driven gains from special situations — IPO, buyback, open offer, rights issue, delisting, merger/demerger arbitrage.

Dynamic Equity Allocation

Directional equity + special situations 0–40%, sized through an in-house equity valuation model. Adapts to market regime.

Risk Control

Call/Put option protection on drawdowns. 100% gross exposure cap, 25% unhedged short cap, single-issuer debt limits.

Investor suitability

Suitable for

  • Investors with ≥₹10L surplus seeking hybrid exposure
  • Low-vol, bond-plus return profile
  • Post-tax LTCG 12.5% (after 12M) seekers
  • 18+ month horizon, comfortable with Mon/Wed redemption

Not suitable for

  • Guaranteed return seekers
  • Investors needing daily liquidity
  • Below ₹10L investable surplus (non-accredited)
  • Short-term traders chasing directional equity

Fund management team

LS

Lovelish Solanki

Fund Manager — Equity

MS

Mohit Sharma

Senior Fund Manager — Debt

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Fund details

Fund houseAditya Birla Sun Life MF
CategoryHybrid Long-Short
TypeInterval
ISID dated27 Feb 2026
NFO period06–18 Mar 2026
BenchmarkNifty 50 Hybrid Debt 50:50
Strategy codeAPEX/I/H/HLSF/26/02/0001
TER (Regular)2.15%
Max TER2.25% equity · 2.00% debt
Exit load0.50% <90d · Nil after

Redemption & Liquidity

SubscriptionDaily
RedemptionMon & Wed
SettlementT+3 working days
Min additional₹1,000
Min redemption₹10,000
ListingNSE (demat)

Risk & compliance

Risk bandAssigned at NFO
Benchmark risk bandModerate
Short sellingDerivatives only · ≤25%
Gross exposure cap100% of NAV
Lock-inNone

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Frequently asked questions

What is Apex Hybrid Long-Short?
Apex Hybrid Long-Short is an open-ended hybrid Specialized Investment Fund that combines equity, debt and equity-derivative positions, with limited unhedged short exposure (up to 25%) via derivatives, managed by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. It is a SEBI-regulated Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) — a category introduced in April 2025 that sits between traditional mutual funds and PMS, with a ₹10 lakh minimum investment. The fund is benchmarked to Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50. Apex SIF launched on January 2026.
What is the minimum investment in Apex SIF?
The minimum investment in Apex Hybrid Long-Short is ₹10,00,000 (10 lakh rupees) — the SEBI-mandated floor for all Specialized Investment Funds in India. There is no upper limit. Subsequent investments through SIP or lumpsum follow the same minimum unit threshold per SEBI rules.
Is Apex SIF a safe investment?
Moderate-to-high risk. The hybrid structure (equity + debt + arbitrage) softens drawdowns versus pure equity SIFs, but the derivatives-based short exposure introduces basis and roll risk. Suited for investors looking for equity-like upside with cushioned downside. Apex SIF is regulated by SEBI under the SIF framework, has the same custodian, audit and disclosure standards as a mutual fund, and the AMC Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund is responsible for managing the fund within its stated mandate. However, "safe" is relative — past returns and crash-period performance are the better guide. See the live performance and Alpha Shield score for Apex SIF above.
How is Apex SIF different from a regular mutual fund?
Unlike a mutual fund, Apex SIF can take unhedged short positions (up to 25% of NAV) using derivatives. This allows the fund manager to profit when stocks fall, not just when they rise. The trade-off is a higher minimum investment (₹10 lakh vs ₹500 for an MF SIP) and slightly higher Total Expense Ratio. SIFs follow daily NAV publication, mutual-fund-level governance, and the same tax treatment as the underlying asset class.
How are Apex SIF returns taxed in India?
Apex SIF is taxed based on its underlying portfolio composition, exactly like a mutual fund of the same category. Equity-oriented SIFs (>65% equity) qualify for equity taxation: 12.5% LTCG above ₹1.25 lakh after 12 months, 20% STCG before 12 months. Hybrid and debt-oriented SIFs are taxed at the investor's slab rate as per the post-April-2023 debt fund regime. See the SIFPrime tax guide for worked examples.
What is the expense ratio (TER) of Apex SIF?
Apex SIF's TER is published in the latest Scheme Information Document and on the AMC website. Direct plans are always cheaper than Regular plans (typically by 50–100 bps) because they do not include distributor commission. Direct plans are recommended for self-directed investors; Regular plans for investors using an MFD.
How can I invest in Apex SIF?
You can invest in Apex SIF directly through the Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund website (Direct plan), via a SEBI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor or RIA (Regular plan), or through online platforms that have onboarded SIFs. SIFPrime does not sell funds — we provide independent comparison and ratings.
Where can I compare Apex SIF with other SIFs?
Use the SIFPrime side-by-side comparison tool at /sif-compare to compare Apex SIF against any other live Specialized Investment Fund in India on Alpha Shield (capital protection), since-inception return, March 2026 crash-period alpha, TER, strategy and benchmark. The /all-sifs-india-ranked-explained page also ranks all 24 SIFs end-to-end.
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