Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund vs Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund
Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund from Edelweiss Mutual Fund and Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund from Bandhan Mutual Fund, compared on NAV, returns, size, costs and portfolio — every figure from AMFI's NAV feed or the AMC's own factsheet.
How the two funds differ
NAV data as of 13 Nov 2026
- Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹523 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹133 Cr for Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund — about 3.9 times the size.
- Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund launched first, on 24 Mar 2026; Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund followed on 30 Sept 2026, about 6 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
- Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund has the lower Direct-plan expense ratio, 0.72% against 0.78% for Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund.
- They use different benchmarks: Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund is measured against NIFTY 100 TRI, Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund against NIFTY 500 TRI.
Side by side
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| Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund Edelweiss Mutual Fund | Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund Bandhan Mutual Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Equity Long-Short | Equity Long-Short |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Direct NAV | 10.9584 | 10.6420 |
| 1M Return | — | +4.87% |
| 1Y Return | — | — |
| Since Inception | -0.22% | +8.30% |
| AUM | ₹523 Cr | ₹133 Cr |
| Minimum Investment | ₹10,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.72% | 0.78% |
| Exit Load | 0.50% if redeemed/switched out on or before 90 days from the date of allotment; nil thereafter | 0.50% if redeemed/switched out within 30 days of allotment; nil thereafter |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 100 TRI | NIFTY 500 TRI |
| Risk-o-meter | Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk) | Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk) |
| Launch Date | 30 Sept 2026 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Fund Managers | Bhavesh Jain, Bharat Lahoti, Amit Vora | Nilesh Saha, Rishi Sharma, Brijesh Shah |
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Holdings in common
4 positions appear in the disclosed top holdings of both funds. This compares only the top holdings each AMC publishes (Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund: 31 Oct 2026; Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026), not the complete portfolios, so the real overlap may be higher.
| Holding | Sector | Edelweiss MF weight | Bandhan MF weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Others Equity Total (remaining long positions) | — | 41.97% | 50.23% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | — | 6.91% | 4.00% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | — | 4.23% | 3.46% |
| State Bank of India | — | 2.69% | 1.99% |
Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund vs Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund: common questions
What is the difference between Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund and Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund?
Both are Equity Long-Short Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund is run by Edelweiss Mutual Fund and Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund by Bandhan Mutual Fund; they differ in size, launch date, costs, portfolio and fund managers, all shown in the table on this page.
What is the latest NAV of Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund and Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund?
The latest Direct-plan NAV of Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹10.9584 (13 Nov 2026), and of Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹10.6420 (13 Nov 2026). A higher NAV does not mean a better fund — it mainly reflects how long the scheme has been running.
Which is bigger, Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund or Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund?
Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹523 Cr, compared with ₹133 Cr for Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.
Which has the lower expense ratio, Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund or Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund?
Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund has a Direct-plan expense ratio of 0.72% and Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund of 0.78%, as stated in each AMC's factsheet. Regular plans cost more than Direct plans.
What is the minimum investment in Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund and Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund?
Both require a minimum investment of ₹10,00,000. SEBI sets a ₹10 lakh minimum across all SIF strategies of an AMC for non-accredited investors.
Which is better, Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund or Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund?
SIF India does not rank one above the other or give investment advice. Which suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Both are new schemes with a short track record, and past performance does not indicate future returns. Read each scheme's offer document and consider speaking to a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.
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This comparison is factual information, not investment advice or a recommendation of either scheme. Past performance does not indicate future returns.