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Altiva Hybrid Long-Short Fund

Hybrid Long-ShortArbitrageSpecial SituationsLow VolatilityInterval StrategyLow Risk

Latest NAV

₹10.5455

Apr 30, 2026

1M Return

+3.17%

3M Return

+2.32%

Since Inception

+5.35%

TER

2.25%

Regular plan

6M Return

+0.91%

AUM:₹2,784 Cr
Min Investment:₹10L
Inception:24 Oct 2025
Redemption:Mon & Wed
SIP:₹1,000+
Exit Load:0.50% <90d
10.5455+5.35% since inception
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Live NAV data · Source: AMFI NAV API

Trailing returns

1D

+0.04%

1W

+0.93%

1M

+1.23%

3M

+0.91%

6M

+0.91%

Since Inception

+5.35%

FYTD

+2.86%

🛡️ ALPHA SHIELD ANALYSIS

March 2026 Market Crash


When NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 fell -6.35% in March 2026, here's how Altiva performed:

Hybrid 50:50

-6.35%

Altiva

-1.42%

Alpha vs Benchmark

+4.93%

Capital Protected

77.6%

🛡️ 7.8/10
Strong Protection

How Altiva compares in Hybrid Long Short:

🥇Arudha Hybrid
+0.1%
🥈qSIF Hybrid
-0.9%
🥉Altiva
-1.4%
4.Magnum
-1.9%
5.Titanium
-6.2%
6.iSIF Hybrid
-6.3%
7.ApexLaunched after March 2026

Rank: #3 of 7 Hybrid Long Short funds(vs Hybrid 50:50)

What This Means:

Strong downside protection. The fund significantly outperformed its benchmark (Hybrid 50:50) in the crash. Your capital was well cushioned.

Investment objective

Generate capital appreciation through equity and equity-related instruments and income through arbitrage, derivative strategies, special situations and fixed income investments. An income-oriented, all-weather solution with arbitrage + fixed income as the core, enhanced by selective special-situation and derivative opportunities. Benchmarked to Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 TRI.

Strategy & allocation

Equity 25–75%Debt 25–75%Short derivatives 0–25%Overseas 0–30%REITs/InvITs 0–20%Securitized debt ≤25%

Altiva is India's first hybrid long-short SIF. Combines equity arbitrage (cash-future + covered calls), high-quality fixed income, and special-situation plays (IPOs, buybacks, open offers, QIPs, mergers) with derivative strategies (short straddles/strangles, pair trades). The arbitrage-heavy interval structure keeps realised volatility low while targeting superior post-tax returns versus FDs and arbitrage funds.

Taxation: 12.5% LTCG after 24 months on the non-equity sleeve, slab rate on debt STCG — materially better than Cat III AIF (MMR 42.7%) at fund level.

Strategy pillars

Core — Arbitrage

Cash-futures arbitrage & covered calls capturing low-risk spreads (40–60% allocation)

Core — Fixed Income

High-quality debt (AAA CPSE, BFSI 3–5Y) for accrual & price appreciation (20–40%)

Enhancer — Special Situations

IPO, Open Offer, Buyback, QIP, Merger/Demerger, Index Inclusion/Exclusion (0–10%)

Enhancer — Derivative Strategies

Short straddles, strangles, pair trades, long-short equities (10–20%)

Risk — Strategy Level

5% stop-loss at strategy, delta hedging, 20+ stocks, single-stock caps (LC <3%, MC <2%)

Investor suitability

Suitable for

  • Income-oriented investors with ≥₹10L surplus
  • Replacement for FD/arbitrage allocation
  • Post-tax return seekers (LTCG 12.5% after 24M)
  • 3+ year investment horizon with low-vol preference

Not suitable for

  • Guaranteed return seekers
  • Investors needing daily liquidity
  • Below ₹10L investable surplus
  • Short-term traders / sharp-bull chasers

Fund management team

BJ

Bhavesh Jain

Equity Fund Manager

BL

Bharat Lahoti

Equity Fund Manager

DD

Dhawal Dalal

CIO — Fixed Income

PK

Pranavi Kulkarni

Fund Manager & Credit Analyst

AV

Amit Vora

Head of Dealing & Fund Manager

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Fund details

Fund houseEdelweiss AMC
CategoryHybrid Long-Short
TypeInterval
Inception date24 Oct 2025
AUM₹2,784 Cr
BenchmarkNifty 50 Hybrid 50:50
TER (Regular)2.25%
Max TER2.00%
Exit load0.50% <90d

Redemption & Liquidity

SubscriptionDaily
RedemptionMon & Wed
SettlementT+3 days
SIP / STP / SWP₹1,000+
Min additional₹1,000
ListingNSE (demat)

Risk & compliance

Risk band (AMFI)Level 3 · Moderate
Benchmark risk bandLevel 2
Short sellingDerivatives only
Lock-in periodNone
Segregated portfolioAllowed

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Frequently asked questions

What is Altiva Hybrid Long-Short?
Altiva Hybrid Long-Short is an open-ended hybrid Specialized Investment Fund that combines equity, debt and equity-derivative positions, with limited unhedged short exposure (up to 25%) via derivatives, managed by Edelweiss Mutual Fund. It is a SEBI-regulated Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) — a category introduced in April 2025 that sits between traditional mutual funds and PMS, with a ₹10 lakh minimum investment. The fund is benchmarked to Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50. Altiva SIF launched on October 24, 2025.
What is the minimum investment in Altiva SIF?
The minimum investment in Altiva Hybrid Long-Short is ₹10,00,000 (10 lakh rupees) — the SEBI-mandated floor for all Specialized Investment Funds in India. There is no upper limit. Subsequent investments through SIP or lumpsum follow the same minimum unit threshold per SEBI rules.
Is Altiva SIF a safe investment?
Moderate-to-high risk. The hybrid structure (equity + debt + arbitrage) softens drawdowns versus pure equity SIFs, but the derivatives-based short exposure introduces basis and roll risk. Suited for investors looking for equity-like upside with cushioned downside. Altiva SIF is regulated by SEBI under the SIF framework, has the same custodian, audit and disclosure standards as a mutual fund, and the AMC Edelweiss Mutual Fund is responsible for managing the fund within its stated mandate. However, "safe" is relative — past returns and crash-period performance are the better guide. See the live performance and Alpha Shield score for Altiva SIF above.
How is Altiva SIF different from a regular mutual fund?
Unlike a mutual fund, Altiva SIF can take unhedged short positions (up to 25% of NAV) using derivatives. This allows the fund manager to profit when stocks fall, not just when they rise. The trade-off is a higher minimum investment (₹10 lakh vs ₹500 for an MF SIP) and slightly higher Total Expense Ratio. SIFs follow daily NAV publication, mutual-fund-level governance, and the same tax treatment as the underlying asset class.
How are Altiva SIF returns taxed in India?
Altiva SIF is taxed based on its underlying portfolio composition, exactly like a mutual fund of the same category. Equity-oriented SIFs (>65% equity) qualify for equity taxation: 12.5% LTCG above ₹1.25 lakh after 12 months, 20% STCG before 12 months. Hybrid and debt-oriented SIFs are taxed at the investor's slab rate as per the post-April-2023 debt fund regime. See the SIFPrime tax guide for worked examples.
What is the expense ratio (TER) of Altiva SIF?
Altiva SIF's TER is published in the latest Scheme Information Document and on the AMC website. Direct plans are always cheaper than Regular plans (typically by 50–100 bps) because they do not include distributor commission. Direct plans are recommended for self-directed investors; Regular plans for investors using an MFD.
How can I invest in Altiva SIF?
You can invest in Altiva SIF directly through the Edelweiss Mutual Fund website (Direct plan), via a SEBI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor or RIA (Regular plan), or through online platforms that have onboarded SIFs. SIFPrime does not sell funds — we provide independent comparison and ratings.
Where can I compare Altiva SIF with other SIFs?
Use the SIFPrime side-by-side comparison tool at /sif-compare to compare Altiva SIF against any other live Specialized Investment Fund in India on Alpha Shield (capital protection), since-inception return, March 2026 crash-period alpha, TER, strategy and benchmark. The /all-sifs-india-ranked-explained page also ranks all 19 SIFs end-to-end.
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