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Hybrid Long-Short SIF comparison

Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund vs iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund

Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund from Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and iSIF Hybrid 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

  • Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹3,841 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹1,667 Cr for iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund — about 2.3 times the size.
  • iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund launched first, on 04 Feb 2026; Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund followed on 06 Jul 2026, about 5 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
  • Over the past three months, Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund returned +2.79% and iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund returned +1.82% (Direct plan).
  • Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund has the lower Direct-plan expense ratio, 0.50% against 0.65% for iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund.
  • They use different benchmarks: Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund is measured against NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index, iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund against CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate Index.

Side by side

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Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
CategoryHybrid Long-ShortHybrid Long-Short
StatusActiveActive
Direct NAV10.560010.9136
1M Return+1.61%+5.14%
1Y Return——
Since Inception+4.96%+8.94%
AUM₹3,841 Cr₹1,667 Cr
Minimum Investment₹10,00,000₹10,00,000
Expense Ratio0.50%0.65%
Exit LoadNil1% of applicable NAV if redeemed or switched out within 1 month from allotment; NIL thereafter
BenchmarkNIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 IndexCRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate Index
Risk-o-meterBand 1 of 5 (Lower Risk)Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk)
Launch Date06 Jul 202604 Feb 2026
Fund ManagersKalpesh Jain, Hiten Shah, Abhishek BisenRajat Chandak, Ayush Shah, Manish Banthia, Akhil Kakkar

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Holdings in common

None of the top holdings Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund discloses appear among those iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund discloses. This compares only the top holdings each AMC publishes (Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund: 31 Oct 2026; iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund: 31 Oct 2026), not the complete portfolios, so the real overlap may be higher.

Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund vs iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund: common questions

What is the difference between Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund and iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?

Both are Hybrid Long-Short Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund is run by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and iSIF Hybrid 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 Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund and iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?

The latest Direct-plan NAV of Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund is ₹10.5600 (13 Nov 2026), and of iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund is ₹10.9136 (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, Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund or iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?

Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹3,841 Cr, compared with ₹1,667 Cr for iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.

Which has the lower expense ratio, Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund or iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?

Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund has a Direct-plan expense ratio of 0.50% and iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund of 0.65%, as stated in each AMC's factsheet. Regular plans cost more than Direct plans.

What is the minimum investment in Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund and iSIF 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, Infinity Hybrid Long-Short Fund or iSIF 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.

More comparisons

See every scheme in this category on the Hybrid Long-Short SIF Funds page. New to SIFs? Start with what a Specialised Investment Fund is, or read Best Hybrid Long-Short SIF Funds in India, 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.