iSIFHybrid Long-Short Fundby ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
A balanced long-short strategy: 65-75% equity for growth, 25-35% debt for stability, and up to 25% tactical shorts in both equity and debt.
Minimum Investment
₹10 Lakhs
Strategy Type
Hybrid Long-Short
Benchmark
CRISIL Hybrid 50+50
Subscription
Daily
Redemption
Mon & Wed (T+3)
Exit Load
1% (<12 months)
Interval Fund Structure
Redemptions available twice weekly (Monday & Wednesday) with T+3 payout. Not a daily-liquidity MF — designed for strategic, committed capital.
Why Choose iSIF Hybrid Long-Short?
The balanced approach: equity upside without pure MF volatility, debt stability with tactical alpha.
Balanced Hybrid Approach
65-75% equity for growth combined with 25-35% debt for stability - the best of both worlds
Dual Short Capability
Up to 25% unhedged shorts in BOTH equity and debt to manage volatility across asset classes
Derivative Overlays
Sophisticated derivative strategies for risk management, income generation, and alpha extraction
Interval Structure
Strategic twice-weekly redemptions (Mon & Wed) designed for committed capital allocation
Asset Allocation Strategy
Equity & Equity Related
65% - 75%
Debt & Money Market
25% - 35%
InvITs (Infrastructure)
0% - 10%
Overseas Securities
0% - 35%
Key Limits & Costs
Unhedged Shorts (Equity + Debt)
Tactical shorts across both asset classes
Cumulative Gross Exposure
Of NAV - strict exposure discipline
TER (Total Expense Ratio)
Plus statutory allowances
Exit Load Period
1% if redeemed before 12 months
Derivative Playbook
Equity arbitrage
Covered calls
Index hedges
Protective puts
Bear call spreads
Short straddles/strangles
Interest rate derivatives
Income via options
How Hybrid Long-Short Works
Equity Sleeve
Growth engine driving capital appreciation through quality equity selection.
65-75% allocation
Debt Sleeve
Stability anchor providing income and reducing portfolio volatility.
25-35% allocation
Short Overlay
Tactical shorts in both equity AND debt for risk management & alpha.
Up to 25% unhedged
Dynamic Market Adaptation
| Market | Equity | Debt | Derivatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Market | 70-75% | 25-30% | Low shorts |
| Sideways | 65-70% | 30-35% | Income via options |
| Bear Market | 65% | 35% | Higher shorts (≤25%) |
Hybrid vs Ex-Top 100: Which Is Right For You?
| Feature | Ex-Top 100 Long-Short | Hybrid Long-Short |
|---|---|---|
| Core Risk | SMID Equity | Equity + Debt |
| Shorts | Equity only | Equity + Debt |
| Objective | Alpha from SMID | Balanced risk-adjusted |
| Liquidity | MF-like | Interval (2x/week) |
| Use Case | Aggressive | Core portfolio |
Ex-Top 100 = Aggressive SMID alpha play | Hybrid = Balanced core portfolio allocation
Investment Team
Rajat Chandak
Equity & Derivatives
Ayush Shah
Derivatives
Manish Banthia
CIO Fixed Income
Akhil Kakkar
Hybrid/Debt
Managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund brings deep expertise across equity, fixed income, and hybrid strategies. The team combines rigorous fundamental analysis with sophisticated derivative overlays to deliver balanced risk-adjusted returns. With experienced professionals managing equity, derivatives, and fixed income sleeves, the fund benefits from specialized expertise across all asset classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Invest in iSIF Hybrid?
A balanced long-short strategy for your core portfolio. Get in touch with our team to start your investment journey.
Min: ₹10 Lakhs | Daily subscription | Mon/Wed redemption (T+3) | Exit: 1% <12mo