INCOME TAX29 Sept 2026
How hybrid long-short SIFs differ in their strategies | Mint
Sebi's new Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) now let investors use long-short strategies that mutual funds cannot offer, with a minimum investment of ₹10 lakh. Of 33 SIFs launched, 11 are hybrid long-short funds, holding over ₹19,000 crore, nearly 63% of total SIF assets. Each fund mixes equity, debt and short positions differently, so their risk and return profiles differ.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Sebi's Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) allow long-short strategies that are not available in the mutual fund space, with a minimum investment of ₹10 lakh.
- Of the 33 SIFs launched so far, 11 are hybrid long-short funds; these must invest at least 25% each in equity and debt, and can take short positions of up to 25% of net assets.
- These 11 hybrid long-short funds managed over ₹19,000 crore, about 63% of total SIF assets, as of 31 August 2026.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before investing, check how each hybrid long-short fund splits its money between equity, debt and short positions, since the strategies differ. Also confirm the ₹10 lakh minimum and the fund's risk level suit you, and consider speaking to an advisor first.
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