Specialised Investment Funds Gain Popularity with Diverse Strategies and Strong Returns
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are gaining traction among investors, with 95,000 folios and assets exceeding ₹23,000 crore. Unlike traditional equity mutual funds, SIFs employ both long and short strategies, offering greater flexibility. Leading players like Quant Mutual Fund have delivered returns up to 16% in 10 months across various SIF categories. While performance varies by strategy and launch date, most SIFs have shown positive returns, reflecting growing investor interest in these differentiated funds.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 19 Aug, 12:32 am. Other outlets followed.