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Mahindra Manulife MF Launches New Long-Short Equity Fund in SIF Segment
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CNBC TV18•29-09-2026, 10:39
Mahindra Manulife MF Launches New Long-Short Equity Fund in SIF Segment
- •Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund enters the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) segment with the MSIF Equity Long-Short Fund, combining conventional equity investments with selective short positions via derivatives.
- •The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the MSIF Equity Long-Short Fund opens on September 30 and closes on October 14, with continuous purchase and redemption starting October 26.
- •Unlike traditional long-only funds, this strategy can take both long positions in stocks and selective short exposure through equity derivatives, based on in-depth research.
- •The fund emphasizes robust risk management, including position limits, sector deviation limits, and adherence to SEBI's SIF framework for derivative exposure.
- •A minimum investment of ’10 lakh is required for this SIF, which is benchmarked against the Nifty 500 TRI and will be managed by Abhishek Jaiswal and Aalap Shah.
Key Questions Answered
The New Fund Offer for the MSIF Equity Long-Short Fund opens on September 30 and closes on October 14, with continuous purchase and redemption reopening on October 26.
The strategy requires a minimum investment of ₹10 lakh in multiples of ₹1 thereafter, though accredited investors have a minimum application threshold of ₹1 lakh.
The fund is managed by Abhishek Jaiswal, who has over 18 years of investment management experience, and Aalap Shah, who has over 20 years of experience in Indian equity and derivatives markets.
