Fund-versus-fund research · Direct Growth
Compare two ex-top-100 mandates. Inspect benchmark choice and downside observations as well as mid- and small-cap participation.
Research framework: Kiran Dutta · Sources, limitations and disclosures
iSIF Ex-Top 100 uses a ex-top-100 approach and the Nifty Midcap 150 benchmark. qSIF Ex-Top 100 uses a quantitative approach and the Nifty Midcap 150 benchmark. Check actual portfolio exposures before interpreting their return gap.
iSIF Ex-Top 100's reference redemption terms are Weekly; qSIF Ex-Top 100's are Weekly. The latest AMC dealing notices control. A stronger historical return does not establish a better fit for your liquidity needs.
Aligned NAV date: 2026-10-08. Direct Growth research; SIFPrime investment orders use the plan identified on the ticket. TER, exit-load and dealing terms below are scheme-reference values, not a claim of today's verified rate; confirm the latest AMC disclosure.
| Measure | iSIF Ex-Top 100 | qSIF Ex-Top 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Fund house | ICICI Prudential | Quant Mutual Fund |
| Category | Equity Ex-Top 100 | Equity Ex-Top 100 |
| Approach | ex-top-100 | quantitative |
| Declared benchmark | Nifty Midcap 150 | Nifty Midcap 150 |
| Latest aligned Direct Growth NAV | 10.1200 | 11.1143 |
| 1-month absolute return | -2.88% | -4.68% |
| 3-month absolute return | -1.08% | 4.25% |
| Direct TER reference | 1.35% | 1.25% |
| Regular TER reference | 2.20% | 2.10% |
| Redemption reference | Weekly | Weekly |
| Settlement reference | T+3 | T+3 |
| Exit-load reference | 0.50% if redeemed within 90 days | 0.50% if redeemed within 90 days |
| Observed common-window volatility | 12.08% | 13.75% |
| Observed common-window Sharpe | -0.21 | 1.37 |
1M window: 2026-09-08 – 2026-10-08. 3M window: 2026-07-09 – 2026-10-08. Returns are shown only when both start and end dates match.
Risk metrics use 2026-02-05 – 2026-10-08, retaining only dates observed for both funds. Volatility and Sharpe are annualized using 252 trading days. Sharpe uses 5.3324% (RBI 91-day Treasury Bill cut-off yield, 2026-07-17). Short histories make annualized metrics provisional.
These are NAV observations, not official AMC risk bands or a capital guarantee. Mandate, derivative exposure, liquidity, cost and portfolio concentration need separate due diligence. A smaller historical drawdown cannot establish that future losses will be smaller.
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SIFPrime is a distributor and provides research for information. This page is not a personalized investment recommendation. Fund sources: AMFI SIF daily NAV (2026-10-08); AMFI SIF daily NAV (2026-10-08).