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Sandeep Tandon
Mandate teamActive Asset Allocator strategy
Quant Mutual Fund
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FundsqSIF AAA
Quant Mutual Fund
qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund
Active Asset AllocatorNet long Dynamic 0-100%
01 SIFPrime research brief
An active allocator SIF that can shift exposure as market conditions change.
qSIF AAA gives the manager room to shift exposure across asset classes as valuation, momentum, volatility and liquidity conditions change. The research case therefore rests on allocation discipline, benchmark fit and the speed with which the portfolio adapts when regimes change. NAV outcomes should be read alongside the actual sleeve mix and risk controls disclosed by the fund house.
Current NAV
₹10.5486
NAV date pending
Core idea
Active allocator
Active asset allocator
Team depth
5 managers
Research team mapped
Risk label
Very High
Read with the risk framework
02 Daily NAV performance
Daily NAV movement and returns
Every published daily point is plotted; choose a period to inspect the path.
Since inception
+5.37%
0 NAV points
NAV history will appear after regular publications.
NFO and newly listed SIFs may have limited history.
Monthly returns
Compact month-by-month performance (%)
03 Portfolio intelligence
Holdings by portfolio sleeve
Equity, derivatives, debt and supplemental hedge disclosures stay separate so the source can be read without mixing measurement bases.
Latest verified AMC disclosure: 31 Jul 2026.Usually reported every 2 monthsPortfolio lines30Top 10 concentration41.37%
Portfolio sleeves
Listed equity
longequity share12 disclosed lines
All rows stay inside this fixed view. Scroll to inspect long and short positions without changing the page layout.
This view is normalized from the official AMC workbook. Derivative market value, notional exposure and regulatory gross exposure can use different measurement bases, so the source statement remains controlling.
03 Portfolio construction
Asset allocation bands
Scheme-filed allocation limits show where the strategy can invest. Actual weights vary with the portfolio disclosure date and fund-manager view.
Dynamic asset allocation
Min
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Max
Flexible
Manager can shift exposure across sleeves
Equity exposure
Min
--
Max
Dynamic 0-100%
Adjusted to market regime and mandate
Debt and cash
Min
--
Max
Liquidity sleeve
Used for risk control and settlement
Derivatives
Min
--
Max
Within SEBI limits
Hedging, rebalancing and tactical positioning
Benchmark: NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50
04 Fund managers
5 fund managers across the mandate
The team structure matters here because an active allocator mandate needs asset-class judgment, risk controls and execution discipline across multiple sleeves.
LG
Lokesh Garg
Mandate teamActive Asset Allocator strategy
Quant Mutual Fund
AP
Ankit Pande
Mandate teamActive Asset Allocator strategy
Quant Mutual Fund
SK
Sameer Kate
Mandate teamActive Asset Allocator strategy
Quant Mutual Fund
SS
Sanjeev Sharma
Mandate teamActive Asset Allocator strategy
Quant Mutual Fund
Team lens
Review how equity, debt, arbitrage and hedging decisions are coordinated across the full mandate, not as isolated manager sleeves.
05 Risk framework
Where the strategy can break
Read each risk as an operating condition to monitor. Hedging can change the shape of drawdowns, but it does not remove market, liquidity or execution risk.
01
Market risk
SIF NAVs can fall with equity, debt, liquidity and sentiment shocks. Hedging can reduce drawdowns but cannot remove market risk.
02
Derivative and short risk
Futures and options can amplify gains and losses. Unhedged short exposure is capped by the SEBI SIF framework but still needs active risk control.
03
Liquidity and redemption risk
Many SIFs are interval strategies. Redemption windows, settlement time and underlying portfolio liquidity matter before allocating capital.
04
Allocation model risk
Active asset allocation depends on regime detection. Wrong timing can reduce participation or increase drawdowns.
Potential fit
multi-asset exposure
quantitative approach
flexible mandate
Investors comfortable with scheme-defined liquidity
Mismatch signals
Capital preservation or guaranteed return expectations
A need for daily redemption flexibility
A short holding period sensitive to exit load and NAV seasoning
An assumption that derivatives always reduce downside
Monitoring checklist
What should change your view
Daily NAV behavior through stressed markets
Portfolio sleeves versus the filed mandate
TER drift across Regular and Direct plans
Liquidity and hedge behavior across disclosures
06 Due diligence desk
Documents and operating terms
Read the governing documents alongside the costs, liquidity and settlement terms that affect the actual investor experience.
What to read
Official disclosure checklist
01
Scheme Information Document
Mandate, portfolio bands, risk factors, benchmark and operating terms.
02
Key Information Memorandum
Quick-reference investor disclosure and application information.
03
Statement of Additional Information
AMC, trustee, taxation, legal and investor-rights disclosures.
04
Monthly factsheet and portfolio disclosure
NAV, TER, allocation and portfolio updates when regular publications are available.
Investor terms
Cost and access snapshot
Allotment / inception
24 Apr 2026
TER regular
1.95%
Exit load
1% if redeemed within 15 days; Nil after
Redemption frequency
Tuesday & Wednesday
Settlement
T+3
Plans / options
Direct and Regular, Growth option
Treat the SID and latest factsheet as controlling sources whenever a website summary and official disclosure differ.
In context
Comparable Active Asset Allocator SIFs in India
Compare this fund with nearby SIFs in the same category or mandate family before deciding allocation size.
FundFund houseMandateStatus
Fund
qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short
Fund house
Quant Mutual Fund
Mandate
Active asset allocator
Current fund
Fund
DynaSIF Active Asset Allocator
Fund house
360 ONE Mutual Fund
Mandate
Active asset allocator
Live
Fund
iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short
Fund house
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
Mandate
Multi asset
Live
SIFPrime view
How we are thinking about qSIF AAA
- 01
qSIF AAA should be reviewed through its mandate, fund house, portfolio bands, liquidity terms, TER and risk label before any order is placed.
- 02
Uses an active allocator mandate across asset classes, with the fund manager adjusting exposure as market conditions change.
- 03
Very High risk and Tuesday & Wednesday liquidity mean the investment should be matched to holding period, drawdown comfort and redemption needs.
Disclaimer. The information above is based on publicly available scheme documents, SIFPrime research notes and NAV data where available for qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund. SIFPrime is an AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor and does not provide investment advice. SIFs are subject to market risk; please read the SID/SAI carefully before investing.
Risk label: Very High. Investments in SIFs involve relatively higher risk including possible loss of capital, liquidity risk and market volatility.
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Investor questions
Frequently asked questions
What is qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short?+-
qSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short is an open-ended Specialized Investment Fund that dynamically rotates allocation across equity, debt and arbitrage based on market conditions, with derivative-based hedging, managed by Quant 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. The fund is benchmarked to Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50.
Is qSIF AAA a safe investment?+-
Lower equity beta than a pure equity SIF because allocation rotates between debt and equity based on signals. Risk profile is moderate; drawdowns are typically smaller but upside in bull markets is also capped relative to long-only equity funds. qSIF AAA is regulated by SEBI under the SIF framework, has the same custodian, audit and disclosure standards as a mutual fund, and the AMC Quant 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 qSIF AAA above.
How is qSIF AAA different from a regular mutual fund?+-
Unlike a conventional mutual fund, qSIF AAA can take unhedged short positions (up to 25% of NAV) using derivatives. This allows the fund manager to express negative views as well as participate in rising markets. The trade-off is a more complex risk profile and a potentially 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 qSIF AAA returns taxed in India?+-
qSIF AAA 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 qSIF AAA?+-
qSIF AAA'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 qSIF AAA?+-
Use the invest action on this SIFPrime fund page to create or sign in to your account and place the order from the same page. Research remains public, and the order flow only starts when you are ready to invest.
Where can I compare qSIF AAA with other SIFs?+-
Use the SIFPrime side-by-side comparison tool at /sif-compare to compare qSIF AAA against other live Specialized Investment Funds on Alpha Shield v2 where sufficient official history exists, since-inception return, the separate March 2026 stress-period result, TER, strategy and benchmark.