Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund vs Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund from Aditya Birla Capital AMC and Arudha Hybrid 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
- Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹615 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹158 Cr for Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund — about 3.9 times the size.
- Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund launched first, on 28 Jan 2026; Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund followed on 25 Mar 2026, about 2 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
- Over the past six months, Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund returned +9.13% and Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund returned +3.17% (Direct plan).
- Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund has the lower Direct-plan expense ratio, 0.25% against 0.40% for Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund.
- They use different benchmarks: Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund is measured against NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index, Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund against CRISIL Hybrid 85+15 Conservative Index.
Side by side
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| Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund Aditya Birla Capital AMC | Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund Bandhan Mutual Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hybrid Long-Short | Hybrid Long-Short |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Direct NAV | 10.9998 | 10.4770 |
| 1M Return | +1.80% | +0.53% |
| 1Y Return | — | — |
| Since Inception | +9.78% | +4.41% |
| AUM | ₹615 Cr | ₹158 Cr |
| Minimum Investment | ₹10,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% | 0.25% |
| Exit Load | 0.50% if redeemed/switched out on or before 90 days from the date of allotment; nil thereafter | Nil |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index | CRISIL Hybrid 85+15 Conservative Index |
| Risk-o-meter | Band 1 of 5 (Lower Risk) | Band 1 of 5 (Lower Risk) |
| Launch Date | 25 Mar 2026 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Fund Managers | Lovelish Solanki, Mohit Sharma, Rohit Karan | Kapil Kankonkar, Nilesh Saha, Brijesh Shah, Debraj Lahiri |
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Holdings in common
2 positions appear in the disclosed top holdings of both funds. This compares only the top holdings each AMC publishes (Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund: 30 Oct 2026; Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026), not the complete portfolios, so the real overlap may be higher.
| Holding | Sector | Aditya Birla Capital weight | Bandhan MF weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Others Equity Total (remaining long positions) | — | 20.77% | 24.53% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Financials | 1.28% | 1.84% |
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund vs Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund: common questions
What is the difference between Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund and Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund?
Both are Hybrid Long-Short Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund is run by Aditya Birla Capital AMC and Arudha Hybrid 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 Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund and Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund?
The latest Direct-plan NAV of Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund is ₹10.9998 (13 Nov 2026), and of Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund is ₹10.4770 (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, Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund or Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund?
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹615 Cr, compared with ₹158 Cr for Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.
Which has the lower expense ratio, Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund or Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund?
Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund has a Direct-plan expense ratio of 0.40% and Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund of 0.25%, as stated in each AMC's factsheet. Regular plans cost more than Direct plans.
What is the minimum investment in Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund and Arudha Hybrid 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, Apex Hybrid Long-Short Fund or Arudha Hybrid 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.