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Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G)

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Fund Type

Scheme Details

NAV27 May 2026
10
AUM01 Mar 2026

188 Cr.

52 week high (NAV)07 May 2026
10.1
52 week low (NAV)30 Mar 2026
8.6
Inception date12 Nov 2025
Lock-in period

None

Minimum SIP10,000
Minimum Lumpsum1,00,000
Exit load info
1.0%
Benchmark IndexNIFTY 500 - TRI
KEY RATIOSinfo
Alpha0.83
Beta1.08
Standard Deviation6.07%
Sharpe Ratio-0.08

Asset Allocation

Market capSectorsHoldings
Market cap (0)Allocation

Peer Comparison

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Fund Managers

Sandeep Tandon24 Oct 2025 - Present
Sameer Kate
Ankit Pande
Sanjeev Sharma

Scheme Introduction

Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) is a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) which is designed for investors seeking exposure to equity markets beyond the top 100 companies, combined with a long-short strategy to manage risk and generate returns across market cycles.

 

As of 1 Mar 2026, Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) manages ₹188 crore in assets.

 

Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) falls under Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short SIF category which needs to have a minimum of 65% in equity and equity related instruments of stocks excluding the Top 100 by market capitalization.

As per the SEBI’s mandate, Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) can take up to 25% short positions via unhedged equity and equity related derivatives of stocks other than Large Caps.

 

Unlike traditional equity funds, this strategy invests in mid and small-cap stocks (outside the top 100) while also taking select short positions through derivatives, aiming to reduce dependence on overall market direction.

Investment Objective

The investment objective of Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) is to generate absolute returns over the medium to long term by investing predominantly in equities beyond the top 100 companies, while actively using hedging and short-selling strategies to manage downside risks.

 

The current NAV of the scheme is ₹9.83 as on 21 May 2026, and the risk level is High.

Key Scheme Metrics

Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) was launched on 12 Nov 2025 and is benchmarked against NIFTY 500 - TRI. The scheme is managed by Sandeep Tandon who has been managing the fund since 24 Oct 2025 and the fund is also managed by Sameer Kate, Ankit Pande, Sanjeev Sharma. The exit load of the fund is 1% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D.

Asset Type Allocation

Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) dynamically allocates across long equity positions, short positions (via derivatives), and cash/arbitrage opportunities to balance risk and return. As of, the portfolio is allocated to Treasury Bills (7%).

Market Cap Allocation

Unlike the Ex-Top 100 strategy, this fund has flexibility to invest across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocksss.

 

As of 1 Mar 2026, in terms of the entire equity allocation, the exposure to Large Cap is 25%(Large cap, Market cap allocation), Mid Cap is 10%(Mid cap, Market cap allocation) and Small Cap is 5%(Small cap, Market cap allocation).

 

In simple terms: the fund dynamically shifts across market caps based on opportunities, while using long-short strategies to manage volatility.

Top 5 holdings

The top 5 holdings of the fund are 91 Days Treasury Bill 11-Jun-2026 (2.6%), 91 Days Treasury Bill 14-May-2026 (2.6%), 91 Days Treasury Bill 07-May-2026 (1.6%)

 

In long-short strategies, holdings are selected not just for growth potential but also for relative mispricing opportunities versus the broader market.

Top 5 Sector Allocation

SectorAllocation (%)
"Miscellaneous23%
Finance11%
Household & Personal Products10%
G-Sec7%
Engineering6%

 

Sector allocation in such strategies is often dynamic and driven by relative value opportunities rather than static allocation.

Performance:

Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G)s recent absolute returns are (3 months), (6 months) and (1 year). These returns are as of 27 May 2026

Against the full Equity SIF’s peer set, the scheme is ranked / over 3months, / over 6 months, /over 1 year period.

How much money would you have made:

If you had invested 1,00,000 in Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) then you would have got:

SIP Invested 1,00,000

DurationAnnualized Returns (%)Current Total ValueCurrent Total Profit
1 Year%
3 Year%
5 Year%

Note: These are historical returns and they may not repeat in the future.


Always check exitload before investing in any fund.

Equity quants:

As of 1 Mar 2026, the fund’s Beta is 1.

The fund’s Standard Deviation was 6%.

Similarly, Alpha was 1.

Also, Sharpe ratio was 0.

Who should invest in this fund?

It may suit investors who want to:

  • Participate in mid/small-cap growth opportunities
  • Benefit from active long-short strategies
  • Reduce downside risk compared to pure equity funds
  • Diversify beyond traditional long-only equity funds

Benefits of investing in Long-Short Funds

It offers a few practical benefits:

  • Ability to generate returns in both rising and falling markets
  • Risk management through hedging strategies
  • Lower drawdowns compared to pure equity funds (in most cases)
  • Exposure to alpha opportunities beyond large-cap universe

Things to consider before investing

Long-short funds are sophisticated strategies and come with unique risks:

  • Strategy execution risk (depends heavily on fund manager skill)
  • Derivative usage adds complexity
  • Returns may lag in strong bull markets due to hedging
  • Not a substitute for pure equity allocation

These funds are best used as a satellite allocation rather than core portfolio.

Taxation

Since this fund is treated as an equity-oriented fund:

  • Short-term capital gains (≤1 year): taxed at 20%
  • Long-term capital gains (>1 year): taxed at 12.5% (above ₹1.25 lakhs)

Tax rules are subject to change as per regulations.

Conclusion

Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) is positioned as a flexible equity strategy that combines directional investing with active hedging.

A simple way to track whether it is doing its job is to monitor three things:

  • Net exposure (risk positioning)
  • Drawdown control during market corrections
  • Consistency of returns vs peers

Unlike traditional funds, success here is not just about highest returns, but about better risk-adjusted performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

To invest a lumpsum amount in Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) with Ventura: Access the Mutual funds section by logging in to Ventura through your browser/mobile app Select Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) from the list, the amount to be invested & make the payment.

To start a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) in Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) with Ventura: Access the Mutual funds section by logging in to Ventura through your browser/mobile app Select Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) from the list, the amount to be invested & date of deduction. Pay the first instalment towards your SIP. Set the autopay mandate to enable regular investment of future SIP instalments, directly from your bank account. And you're done. Note: Remember to keep your bank account funded with the amount for regular SIPs for your mutual fund investment in Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G).

It will take up to one trading day for the invested Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) units to reflect in your portfolio. For example, If you have made the investment in Qsif Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund-Reg(G) on Monday before the cut-off time, the units will be allotted to you by Tuesday or the next working day if it is followed by a holiday. The NAV (Net Asset Value) for the units allotted will be as of the day you place your trades.

Yes, mutual funds can be bought or redeemed after market hours through the Ventura web platform or mobile application. However, the execution of these orders depends on the mutual fund's cutoff time for processing transactions.

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