Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund vs Summit Equity Long-Short Fund
Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund and Summit Equity Long-Short Fund from Invesco 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
- Summit Equity Long-Short Fund is the larger fund, with ₹376 Cr in disclosed assets against ₹211 Cr for Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund — about 1.8 times the size.
- Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund launched first, on 29 Apr 2026; Summit Equity Long-Short Fund followed on 22 Jul 2026, about 3 months later. Since-inception returns therefore cover different periods and are not directly comparable.
- Over the past three months, Summit Equity Long-Short Fund returned +6.69% and Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund returned +0.61% (Direct plan).
- Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund has the lower Direct-plan expense ratio, 0.63% against 0.70% for Summit Equity Long-Short Fund.
- They use different benchmarks: Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund is measured against NIFTY 500 TRI, Summit Equity Long-Short Fund against BSE 500 TRI.
Side by side
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| Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund | Summit Equity Long-Short Fund Invesco Mutual Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Equity Long-Short | Equity Long-Short |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Direct NAV | 1027.4887 | 11.0100 |
| 1M Return | +6.71% | +7.41% |
| 1Y Return | — | — |
| Since Inception | +2.75% | +10.32% |
| AUM | ₹211 Cr | ₹376 Cr |
| Minimum Investment | ₹10,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.63% | 0.70% |
| Exit Load | 1% if redeemed within 1 year from the date of allotment; nil if redeemed after 1 year | 0.50% if redeemed or switched out on or before 3 months from the date of allotment; Nil after 3 months |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 500 TRI | BSE 500 TRI |
| Risk-o-meter | Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk) | Band 5 of 5 (Higher Risk) |
| Launch Date | 29 Apr 2026 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Fund Managers | Arihant Jain | Hiten Jain |
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Holdings in common
4 positions appear in the disclosed top holdings of both funds. This compares only the top holdings each AMC publishes (Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026; Summit Equity Long-Short Fund: 30 Sept 2026), not the complete portfolios, so the real overlap may be higher.
| Holding | Sector | Franklin Templeton weight | Invesco MF weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Others Equity Total (remaining long positions) | — | 64.73% | 60.12% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | Banks | 4.31% | 6.12% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | Telecom - Services | 2.94% | 3.90% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | Construction | 2.50% | 2.43% |
Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund vs Summit Equity Long-Short Fund: common questions
What is the difference between Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund and Summit Equity Long-Short Fund?
Both are Equity Long-Short Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs), so they follow the same SEBI strategy category. Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund is run by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund and Summit Equity Long-Short Fund by Invesco 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 Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund and Summit Equity Long-Short Fund?
The latest Direct-plan NAV of Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹1027.4887 (13 Nov 2026), and of Summit Equity Long-Short Fund is ₹11.0100 (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, Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund or Summit Equity Long-Short Fund?
Summit Equity Long-Short Fund is larger by disclosed assets under management, at ₹376 Cr, compared with ₹211 Cr for Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund. Figures are the latest each AMC has disclosed.
Which has the lower expense ratio, Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund or Summit Equity Long-Short Fund?
Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund has a Direct-plan expense ratio of 0.63% and Summit Equity 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 Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund and Summit 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, Sapphire Equity Long-Short Fund or Summit 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.
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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.