iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund
Frequently asked questions
What is iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?
iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund is a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. To generate long-term capital appreciation via equity and equity-related securities, and regular income via debt instruments; may also use equity/debt derivative strategies and invest in InvITs. Its benchmark is CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate Index.
What is the minimum investment in iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?
The minimum investment is ₹10,00,000, multiples of ₹1 thereafter.
How often can I buy and redeem units?
Subscriptions: Daily (business days); cut-off 3:00 PM for same-day NAV. Redemptions: Weekly (Mon & Wed); shifts to next business day if holiday.
What is the exit load?
Exit load: 1% (≤12 months), Nil after. Confirm the latest terms in the scheme's SID.
How is a SIF different from a mutual fund?
A SIF can take limited short positions through derivatives, which a regular mutual fund scheme generally cannot, and it has a higher minimum investment. That flexibility adds derivative, liquidity and manager-execution risk, so read the SID before investing.
How risky is iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?
The scheme is classified as Level 5 on the risk-o-meter shown on this page. SIFs are subject to market risk, and past performance is not indicative of future returns.
How is iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund taxed?
Tax depends on how much of the portfolio is held in equity and on the holding period, so it differs from an equity-oriented fund. Check the scheme's SID for its tax treatment and speak to a tax adviser before investing.
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