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Active Asset Allocator SIF comparison

iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund vs qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund

iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund from quant 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 12 Nov 2026

  • iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹1,237 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹1,099 Cr for qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund.
  • qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund launched first, on 21 Apr 2026; iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund followed on 05 Jun 2026, about 2 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
  • Over the past three months, qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund returned +13.82% and iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund returned +0.48% (Direct plan).
  • They use different benchmarks: iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund is measured against 50% Nifty 500 TRI + 40% Nifty Composite Debt Index + 7% Domestic Price of Gold + 3% Domestic Price of Silver, qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund against 40% NIFTY 500 TRI + 30% CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index + 30% iCOMDEX Composite Index.

Side by side

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iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund
quant Mutual Fund
CategoryActive Asset AllocatorActive Asset Allocator
StatusActiveActive
Direct NAV10.495113.1412
1M Return+2.22%+0.97%
1Y Return——
Since Inception+4.98%+31.27%
AUM₹1,237 Cr₹1,099 Cr
Minimum Investment₹10,00,000₹10,00,000
Expense Ratio0.47%—
Exit Load1% of applicable NAV if redeemed or switched out within 1 month from allotment; NIL thereafter3% if redeemed/switched out on or before completion of 30 days from the date of allotment; nil thereafter
Benchmark50% Nifty 500 TRI + 40% Nifty Composite Debt Index + 7% Domestic Price of Gold + 3% Domestic Price of Silver40% NIFTY 500 TRI + 30% CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index + 30% iCOMDEX Composite Index
Risk-o-meterBand 2 of 5 (Low to Moderate Risk)Investor Risk Appetite: Moderate — qsif factsheet's own classification, not the standard 5-band SIF riskometer used elsewhere on this site
Launch Date05 Jun 202621 Apr 2026
Fund ManagersSharmila D'silva, Masoomi Jhurmarvala, Manish Banthia, Akhil Kakkar, Gaurav ChikaneSandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Sanjeev Sharma, Sameer Kate, Jignesh Shah

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Holdings in common

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

iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund vs qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund: common questions

What is the difference between iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund and qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund?

Both are Active Asset Allocator Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund is run by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund by quant 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 iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund and qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund?

The latest Direct-plan NAV of iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund is ₹10.4951 (12 Nov 2026), and of qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund is ₹13.1412 (12 Nov 2026). A higher NAV does not mean a better fund — it mainly reflects how long the scheme has been running.

Which is bigger, iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund or qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund?

iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹1,237 Cr, compared with ₹1,099 Cr for qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.

What is the minimum investment in iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund and qSIF Active Asset Allocator 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, iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund or qSIF Active Asset Allocator 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.