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Equity Long-Short SIF comparison

Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund vs iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund

Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund from ITI Mutual Fund and iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund from ICICI Prudential 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

  • iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹910 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹246 Cr for Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund — about 3.7 times the size.
  • Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund launched first, on 01 Dec 2025; iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund followed on 05 Jun 2026, about 6 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
  • Over the past three months, iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund returned +1.02% and Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund returned -2.05% (Direct plan).
  • They use different benchmarks: Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund is measured against Nifty 50 (TRI) Index, iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund against Nifty 500 TRI.

Side by side

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Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund
ITI Mutual Fund
iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
CategoryEquity Long-ShortEquity Long-Short
StatusActiveActive
Direct NAV929.550810.9000
1M Return+5.96%+2.93%
1Y Return——
Since Inception-7.13%+9.00%
AUM₹246 Cr₹910 Cr
Minimum Investment₹10,00,000₹10,00,000
Expense Ratio—0.74%
Exit Load10% of allotted units may be redeemed without exit load within 6 months of allotment; any redemption beyond that limit within the first 6 months, or any redemption on/before 6 months, is subject to 0.50% of the applicable NAV; nil after 6 months from allotment1% of applicable NAV if redeemed or switched out within 1 month from allotment; NIL thereafter
BenchmarkNifty 50 (TRI) IndexNifty 500 TRI
Risk-o-meterBand 5 of 5 (Higher Risk)Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk)
Launch Date01 Dec 202505 Jun 2026
Fund ManagersAlok RanjanMittul Kalawadia, Nitya Mishra, Sri Sharma

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Holdings in common

5 positions appear in the disclosed top holdings of both funds. This compares only the top holdings each AMC publishes (Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026; iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund: 31 Oct 2026), not the complete portfolios, so the real overlap may be higher.

HoldingSectorITI MF weightICICI Pru MF weight
Others Equity Total (remaining long positions)—27.64%59.31%
Short Term Debt & Net Current Assets—24.90%12.46%
ICICI Bank Ltd.Financial Services8.31%2.02%
Axis Bank Ltd.Financial Services2.54%2.85%
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.Automobile and Auto Components2.13%2.92%

Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund vs iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund: common questions

What is the difference between Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund and iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund?

Both are Equity Long-Short Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund is run by ITI Mutual Fund and iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund by ICICI Prudential 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 Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund and iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund?

The latest Direct-plan NAV of Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹929.5508 (13 Nov 2026), and of iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹10.9000 (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, Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund or iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund?

iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹910 Cr, compared with ₹246 Cr for Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.

What is the minimum investment in Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund and iSIF 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, Diviniti Equity Long-Short Fund or iSIF 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.

More comparisons

See every scheme in this category on the Equity Long-Short SIF Funds page. New to SIFs? Start with what a Specialised Investment Fund is, or read Understanding long-short equity strategies, Best SIF Funds in India: How to Actually Compare Them and SIF vs. Mutual Fund vs. PMS vs. AIF.

This comparison is factual information, not investment advice or a recommendation of either scheme. Past performance does not indicate future returns.