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Long-short positions in equities. Includes equity ex-top 100 strategies focusing on mid and small-cap alpha.
Mix of equity, debt and tactical hedging within a long-short framework for balanced risk-adjusted exposure.
Active SIFs
All Active SIF Schemes — India (2026)
10 schemes live| # | Fund House (AMC) | SIF | Scheme Name | Strategy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Quant Mutual Fund | qsif | qsif Equity Long-Short Fund | Equity Long-Short | View |
| 02 | Quant Mutual Fund | qsif | qsif Hybrid Long-Short Fund | Hybrid Long-Short | View |
| 03 | Quant Mutual Fund | qsif | qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund | Equity Ex-Top 100 | View |
| 04 | SBI Mutual Fund | Magnum | Magnum Hybrid Long-Short Fund | Hybrid Long-Short | View |
| 05 | Edelweiss Mutual Fund | Altiva | Altiva Hybrid Long-Short Fund | Hybrid Long-Short | View |
| 06 | ITI Mutual Fund | Diviniti | Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund | Equity Long-Short | View |
| 07 | Tata Mutual Fund | Titanium | Titanium Hybrid Long-Short Fund | Hybrid Long-Short | View |
| 08 | Bandhan Mutual Fund | Arudha | Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund | Hybrid Long-Short | View |
| 09 | ICICI Prudential MF | isif | isif Hybrid Long-Short Fund | Hybrid Long-Short | View |
| 10 | ICICI Prudential MF | isif | isif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund | Equity Ex-Top 100 | View |
* List includes all SIF schemes launched or live per industry sources as of early 2026. More AMCs are preparing new SIF brands (DSP Endurance SIF, Mirae Platinum SIF, and others pending launch).
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many SIFs are currently active in India?
As of early 2026, there are 10 active SIF schemes launched by 6 AMCs in India, including Quant, SBI, Edelweiss, ITI, Tata, Bandhan, and ICICI Prudential.
What is the minimum investment in a SIF in India?
The minimum investment in a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) is ₹10 lakh per PAN per AMC, as mandated by SEBI.
Which was the first SIF launched in India?
Quant Mutual Fund launched India's first SEBI-approved SIF products — the qsif series — including equity long-short and hybrid long-short strategies.
What is the difference between SIF and mutual fund?
Unlike traditional mutual funds, SIFs can take unhedged short derivative positions (up to 25%), enabling long-short strategies. They require a higher minimum of ₹10 lakh and are designed for sophisticated investors.
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