iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund vs Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund
iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund from SBI 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 Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹2,650 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹1,611 Cr for Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund — about 1.6 times the size.
- iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund launched first, on 04 Feb 2026; Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund followed on 27 Aug 2026, about 6 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
- Over the past one month, Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund returned +2.36% and iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund returned +0.49% (Direct plan).
- iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund has the lower Direct-plan expense ratio, 0.67% against 0.70% for Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund.
- They use different benchmarks: iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund is measured against Nifty 500 TRI, Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund against BSE 500 TRI.
Side by side
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| iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund | Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund SBI Mutual Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ex-Top 100 Long-Short | Ex-Top 100 Long-Short |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Direct NAV | 10.3500 | 10.1011 |
| 1M Return | +0.49% | +2.36% |
| 1Y Return | — | — |
| Since Inception | +3.60% | +1.36% |
| AUM | ₹2,650 Cr | ₹1,611 Cr |
| Minimum Investment | ₹10,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.67% | 0.70% |
| Exit Load | 1% of applicable NAV if redeemed or switched out within 1 month from allotment; NIL thereafter | 1% if redeemed/switched out on or before 3 months from the date of allotment; nil thereafter |
| Benchmark | Nifty 500 TRI | BSE 500 TRI |
| Risk-o-meter | Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk) | Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk) |
| Launch Date | 04 Feb 2026 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Fund Managers | Sankaran Naren, Manan Tijoriwala, Divya Jain | Gaurav Mehta |
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Holdings in common
1 position appears in the disclosed top holdings of both funds. This compares only the top holdings each AMC publishes (iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund: 31 Oct 2026; Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026), not the complete portfolios, so the real overlap may be higher.
| Holding | Sector | ICICI Pru MF weight | SBI MF weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Others Equity Total (remaining long positions) | — | 57.43% | 42.91% |
iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund vs Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund: common questions
What is the difference between iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund and Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund?
Both are Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund is run by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund by SBI 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 Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund and Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund?
The latest Direct-plan NAV of iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund is ₹10.3500 (13 Nov 2026), and of Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund is ₹10.1011 (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, iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund or Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund?
iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹2,650 Cr, compared with ₹1,611 Cr for Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.
Which has the lower expense ratio, iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund or Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund?
iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund has a Direct-plan expense ratio of 0.67% and Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund of 0.70%, as stated in each AMC's factsheet. Regular plans cost more than Direct plans.
What is the minimum investment in iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund and Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 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 Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund or Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 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.