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ICICI Prudential SIF — Every iSIF Fund Reviewed
Independent SIFPrime analysis of every Specialized Investment Fund from ICICI Prudential. Live NAV, since-inception returns, Alpha Shield capital-protection score, and how each iSIF fund stacks up against its category peers.
SIF count
2
Founded
1993
Firm AUM
₹8.50 lakh crore
First SIF launched
January 2026
About ICICI Prudential
ICICI Prudential is India's second-largest AMC with one of the strongest fund-management track records — particularly in dynamic asset allocation and balanced advantage funds. They favour valuation-driven, contrarian positioning.
iSIF spans both Hybrid Long-Short and Ex-Top 100 categories, leveraging ICICI Prudential's deep mid- and small-cap research bench. Their long-short approach focuses on relative-value pair trades within sectors rather than market-direction calls.
All iSIF Funds
| Fund | Category | Inception | Current NAV | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iSIF Hybrid iSIF Hybrid Long-Short | Hybrid Long Short | 5 Feb 2026 | ₹9.9185 | -0.99% |
| iSIF Ex-Top 100 iSIF Ex-Top 100 | Equity Ex-Top 100 | 5 Feb 2026 | ₹9.8200 | -1.70% |
Frequently asked questions about iSIF
- What is iSIF?
- iSIF is the brand under which ICICI Prudential offers its Specialized Investment Funds — a SEBI-regulated category launched on April 1, 2025 that bridges mutual funds and PMS. ICICI Prudential launched its first SIF in January 2026.
- How many SIFs does ICICI Prudential have?
- ICICI Prudential currently offers 2 Specialized Investment Funds: iSIF Hybrid, iSIF Ex-Top 100. They are all listed below with live NAV, since-inception returns, and SIFPrime's Alpha Shield capital-protection score.
- Is ICICI Prudential's SIF a good investment?
- "Good" depends on your risk profile and time horizon — but the more useful question is how each iSIF fund stacks up against its category peers on capital protection during the March 2026 crash. SIFPrime's Alpha Shield score, shown in the table below, is the cleanest signal of whether the fund manager's long-short machinery actually delivered when the market corrected. Always read the Scheme Information Document and consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before committing ₹10 lakh.
- What's special about ICICI Prudential's SIF approach?
- iSIF spans both Hybrid Long-Short and Ex-Top 100 categories, leveraging ICICI Prudential's deep mid- and small-cap research bench. Their long-short approach focuses on relative-value pair trades within sectors rather than market-direction calls.
- What is the minimum investment in iSIF?
- ₹10,00,000 (10 lakh rupees) per PAN — the SEBI-mandated floor for all Specialized Investment Funds in India, regardless of AMC. There is no upper limit. ICICI Prudential accepts subscriptions through Direct (their website, no commission) and Regular (via empanelled MFDs and RIAs).
- Where can I see live iSIF NAV?
- SIFPrime updates iSIF NAVs daily — see the fund table below. The official ICICI Prudential website also publishes NAV and is the source we cross-check against.