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Magnum Hybrid Long-Short Fund

Hybrid Long-ShortArbitrageCovered CallsInterval StrategyLevel 2 RiskSBI Magnum

Latest NAV

₹10.2218

Apr 30, 2026

1M Return

+2.28%

3M Return

+0.84%

Since Inception

+1.85%

TER

2.05%

Regular plan

Risk Band

Level 2

AMFI

AUM:Disclosed monthly
Min Investment:₹10L
Inception:29 Oct 2025
Redemption:Mon & Thu
SIP:Daily+
Exit Load:0.50% ≤15d
10.2218+1.85% since inception
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Live NAV data · Source: AMFI NAV API

Trailing returns

1M

+2.28%

3M

+0.84%

6M

+1.85%

Since Inception

+1.85%

🛡️ ALPHA SHIELD ANALYSIS

March 2026 Market Crash


When NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 fell -6.35% in March 2026, here's how Magnum performed:

Hybrid 50:50

-6.35%

Magnum

-1.90%

Alpha vs Benchmark

+4.45%

Capital Protected

70.1%

🛡️ 7.0/10
Strong Protection

How Magnum compares in Hybrid Long Short:

🥇Arudha Hybrid
+0.1%
🥈qSIF Hybrid
-0.9%
🥉Altiva
-1.4%
4.Magnum
-1.9%
5.Titanium
-6.2%
6.iSIF Hybrid
-6.3%
7.ApexLaunched after March 2026
8.Platinum HybridLaunched after March 2026

Rank: #4 of 8 Hybrid Long Short funds(vs Hybrid 50:50)

What This Means:

Strong downside protection. The fund significantly outperformed its benchmark (Hybrid 50:50) in the crash. Your capital was well cushioned.

Investment objective

Generate regular income by predominantly investing in derivatives strategies like covered calls and arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segments of the equity markets, plus debt and money market instruments — and to generate long-term capital appreciation through unhedged exposure to equity and equity-related instruments. Benchmarked to Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 TRI.

Strategy & allocation

Equity 65–75%Hedged 0–75%Unhedged short 0–25%Debt 25–35%REITs/InvITs 0–10%Overseas ≤35%

Magnum is SBI Mutual Fund's flagship hybrid long-short SIF — the first investment strategy launched under SEBI's SIF hybrid long-short framework. Combines high equity participation (65–75%) with cash-future arbitrage and covered-call income generation, a 25–35% debt sleeve for accrual and liquidity, and up to 25% unhedged shorts via derivatives for directional alpha and portfolio hedging.

Taxation: 12.5% LTCG after 24 months on the non-equity sleeve and equity-linked LTCG per current rules — materially better than Cat III AIF (MMR 42.7%) at fund level.

Strategy pillars

Core — Equity 65–75%

Equity and equity-related instruments — hedged (cash-future arbitrage, covered calls) or unhedged long exposure

Core — Debt 25–35%

Debt and money market instruments including units of debt oriented MF schemes for accrual and liquidity management

Income — Covered Calls

Writing call options on equity longs to earn premium income — hedged derivative strategy

Alpha — Unhedged Shorts

Up to 25% of net assets via naked derivatives (short futures/puts) for directional alpha and portfolio hedging

Risk — SEBI framework

Cumulative gross exposure ≤100% NAV, options premium paid ≤20%, SEBI single-issuer & sector caps strictly enforced

Investor suitability

Suitable for

  • Accredited / HNI investors with ≥₹10L surplus
  • Seeking regular income + capital appreciation
  • Post-tax alternative to Cat-III AIF long-short
  • 3+ year horizon, moderate risk appetite

Not suitable for

  • Investors needing daily liquidity
  • Below ₹10L investable surplus (SEBI PAN threshold)
  • Guaranteed return seekers
  • Short-term traders / leverage chasers

Fund management team

GM

Gaurav Mehta

Head — SIF Equity

DB

Dinesh Balachandran

Head of Research

MS

Mansi Sajeja

Fund Manager — Fixed Income

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Fund details

Fund houseSBI Mutual Fund
CategoryHybrid Long-Short
TypeInterval
Inception date29 Oct 2025
NFO window01–15 Oct 2025
BenchmarkNifty 50 Hybrid 50:50 TRI
TER (Regular)2.05%
Face value₹10
Exit load0.50% ≤15d · 0.25% ≤1M

Redemption & Liquidity

SubscriptionDaily
RedemptionMon & Thu
SettlementT+3 working days
SIP / STP / SWPDaily+ available
Min additional₹10,000
Min redemption₹1,00,000
ListingNSE & BSE (demat)

Risk & compliance

Risk band (AMFI)Level 2 · Moderate
Benchmark risk bandLevel 2
Short sellingDerivatives only
Lock-in periodNone
Segregated portfolioAllowed

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Frequently asked questions

What is Magnum Hybrid Long-Short?
Magnum 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 SBI 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. Magnum SIF launched on October 29, 2025.
What is the minimum investment in Magnum SIF?
The minimum investment in Magnum 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 Magnum 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. Magnum SIF is regulated by SEBI under the SIF framework, has the same custodian, audit and disclosure standards as a mutual fund, and the AMC SBI 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 Magnum SIF above.
How is Magnum SIF different from a regular mutual fund?
Unlike a mutual fund, Magnum 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 Magnum SIF returns taxed in India?
Magnum 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 Magnum SIF?
Magnum 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 Magnum SIF?
You can invest in Magnum SIF directly through the SBI 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 Magnum SIF with other SIFs?
Use the SIFPrime side-by-side comparison tool at /sif-compare to compare Magnum 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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