Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund vs Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund
Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund from Union Mutual Fund and Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund from Franklin Templeton 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
- Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹211 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹131 Cr for Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund — about 1.6 times the size.
- Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund launched first, on 29 Apr 2026; Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund followed on 25 May 2026, about 1 month later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
- Over the past three months, Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund returned +3.36% and Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund returned +0.61% (Direct plan).
- Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund has the lower Direct-plan expense ratio, 0.63% against 1.28% for Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund.
- They use different benchmarks: Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund is measured against NIFTY 200 Total Return Index (TRI), Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund against NIFTY 500 TRI.
Side by side
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| Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund Union Mutual Fund | Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Equity Long-Short | Equity Long-Short |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Direct NAV | 10.4450 | 1027.4887 |
| 1M Return | +7.55% | +6.71% |
| 1Y Return | — | — |
| Since Inception | +4.54% | +2.75% |
| AUM | ₹131 Cr | ₹211 Cr |
| Minimum Investment | ₹10,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.28% | 0.63% |
| Exit Load | 1% if redeemed or switched out on or before completion of 1 year from the date of allotment; Nil after 1 year | 1% if redeemed within 1 year from the date of allotment; nil if redeemed after 1 year |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 200 Total Return Index (TRI) | NIFTY 500 TRI |
| Risk-o-meter | Band 1 of 5 (Lower Risk) | Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk) |
| Launch Date | 25 May 2026 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Fund Managers | Rajesh Aynor, Hiten Bhadra | Arihant Jain |
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Holdings in common
6 positions appear in the disclosed top holdings of both funds. This compares only the top holdings each AMC publishes (Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026; Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026), not the complete portfolios, so the real overlap may be higher.
| Holding | Sector | Union MF weight | Franklin Templeton weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Banks | 5.70% | 4.81% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | Banks | 5.09% | 4.31% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | Petroleum Products | 3.90% | 4.14% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | Banks | 3.92% | 1.83% |
| State Bank of India | Banks | 2.25% | 2.33% |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | Finance | 2.20% | 1.86% |
Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund vs Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund: common questions
What is the difference between Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund and Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund?
Both are Equity Long-Short Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund is run by Union Mutual Fund and Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund by Franklin Templeton 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 Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund and Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund?
The latest Direct-plan NAV of Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹10.4450 (13 Nov 2026), and of Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹1027.4887 (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, Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund or Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund?
Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹211 Cr, compared with ₹131 Cr for Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.
Which has the lower expense ratio, Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund or Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund?
Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund has a Direct-plan expense ratio of 1.28% and Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund of 0.63%, as stated in each AMC's factsheet. Regular plans cost more than Direct plans.
What is the minimum investment in Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund and Sapphire 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, Arthaya Equity Long-Short Fund or Sapphire 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.