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Hybrid Long-Short SIF comparison

iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund vs qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund

iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and qSIF Hybrid 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 13 Nov 2026

  • iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹1,667 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹843 Cr for qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund — about 2.0 times the size.
  • qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund launched first, on 15 Oct 2025; iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund followed on 04 Feb 2026, about 4 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
  • Over the past six months, qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund returned +25.36% and iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund returned +11.00% (Direct plan).
  • They use different benchmarks: iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund is measured against CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate Index, qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund against Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index.

Side by side

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iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund
quant Mutual Fund
CategoryHybrid Long-ShortHybrid Long-Short
StatusActiveActive
Direct NAV10.913613.1938
1M Return+5.14%0.00%
1Y Return—+30.91%
Since Inception+8.94%+31.69%
AUM₹1,667 Cr₹843 Cr
Minimum Investment₹10,00,000₹10,00,000
Expense Ratio0.65%—
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
BenchmarkCRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate IndexNifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index
Risk-o-meterBand 5 of 5 (Higher Risk)Investor Risk Appetite: Moderate — qsif factsheet's own classification, not the standard 5-band SIF riskometer used elsewhere on this site
Launch Date04 Feb 202615 Oct 2025
Fund ManagersRajat Chandak, Ayush Shah, Manish Banthia, Akhil KakkarSandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Sanjeev Sharma, Sameer Kate, Jignesh Shah

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Holdings in common

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

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

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

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

The latest Direct-plan NAV of iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund is ₹10.9136 (13 Nov 2026), and of qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund is ₹13.1938 (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 Hybrid Long-Short Fund or qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund?

iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹1,667 Cr, compared with ₹843 Cr for qSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.

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