Quant Mutual Fund Files Draft with SEBI for QSIF Active Asset Allocator Long Short Fund

Quant Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the QSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund under its Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) platform on October 7, 2025. This interval, multi-asset strategy seeks to deliver long-term capital appreciation and income through dynamic allocation across equity, debt, derivatives, and alternative assets.

Investment Objective and Structure

The QSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund aims to generate long-term capital growth and regular income by actively managing exposure across multiple asset classes. The fund may hold long and short positions in equities, debt instruments, commodities, and real estate-related securities. It allows unhedged short exposure of up to 25% through derivatives while maintaining a total gross exposure not exceeding 100% of net assets.

The benchmark blend comprises 40% NSE 500 TRI, 30% CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index, and 30% iCOMDEX Composite Index. This mix reflects a balanced representation of equity, debt, and commodity markets within a Level 5 risk band as per AMFI standards.

Asset Allocation and Risk Management

The strategy can invest 0–100% in equity and debt, 0–30% in Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives (ETCDs), and 0–20% in REITs or InvITs. Overseas investments may go up to 20% with dedicated management. The fund employs both hedged and unhedged derivative strategies like short futures, synthetic shorts, and spread structures to optimise portfolio performance while managing downside risk.

Key risk factors include equity volatility, interest rate movements, credit risk, and commodity price fluctuations. Structured and credit-enhanced instruments carry liquidity and counterparty risks, mitigated through margining and regulatory compliance measures.

Who Will Manage the Fund? 

The fund is managed by a team led by Sandeep Tandon, Founder and CIO, alongside Lokesh Garg, Ankit Pande, Sameer Kate, and Sanjeev Sharma. 

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Conclusion

The QSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund represents Quant Mutual Fund’s continued innovation in adaptive multi-asset investing. With its dynamic allocation, limited short exposure, and focus on risk-adjusted performance, the strategy aims to offer investors diversification and resilience across market cycles.

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