iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 21, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan currently has an NAV of ₹10.78 as of 18 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹599 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0% respectively, and the fund carries a High Risk tag.
Our view is that this fund is still in an early-stage track record phase because it launched on 05 Jun 2026, so the more useful lens is its short window performance, portfolio mix and benchmark behaviour. The structure is designed for investors who are comfortable with meaningful variability and who can read a new fund’s limited history carefully.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹10.78 as of 18 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹599 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.0% |
| Launch Date | 05 Jun 2026 |
| Min SIP | ₹10,000 |
| Risk Category | High Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Equity |
| Exit Load | 1% on or before 12M, Nil after 12M |
| Fund Managers | Mittul Kalawadia, Nitya Mishra, Sri Sharma |
The fund is managed by Mittul Kalawadia, Nitya Mishra and Sri Sharma.
Source data date: as of 18 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -1.19% | -3.73% |
| 3M | 5.17% | -3.14% |
| 1Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 3Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The fund’s short-window behaviour has been mixed but noticeably stronger than the benchmark over the last three months. The 3-month return is positive while the benchmark is negative, which tells us the fund has handled the latest stretch better than the index even though the monthly picture was softer.
That matters because a newly launched strategy can show a very different rhythm in the first few months compared with a longer history. In this case, the 1-month reading is negative, while the 3-month period is clearly positive, so the recent path has not been a straight line.
We cannot read a long-term compounding pattern from 1-year, 3-year or 5-year figures because the fund has not been in the market long enough for those horizons to be meaningful. The practical takeaway is that its initial behaviour looks capable of holding up better than the benchmark at times, but the track record is still too short to treat that as a stable pattern.
Relative to the benchmark, the fund is ahead over 3 months and also less weak over 1 month. That is a useful sign for short-term resilience, but it should be weighed against the very limited age of the scheme.
Source data date: as of 18 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD iSIF Equity Long-Short?
A fund’s past returns alone don’t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.
The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
| Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
| Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
| iSIF Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
| Arthaya Equity Long Short Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
| iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the available short-horizon figures, the fund has moved better than several peers on the latest 3-month period, while the peer table does not yet provide usable longer-horizon comparison for this scheme family. That means the recent edge is visible, but it is not yet backed by a long return history. For now, the comparison is more informative on short-term behaviour than on endurance across multiple market cycles.
Source data date: as of 18 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TREPS | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 11.59% |
| Cash Margin – Derivatives | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 5.01% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | Bank | 3.19% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Bank | 3.18% |
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | Insurance | 3.14% |
| TD Power Systems Ltd. | Capital Goods | 2.57% |
| Cummins India Ltd. | Automobile & Ancillaries | 2.47% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | Automobile & Ancillaries | 2.39% |
| Mas Financial Services Ltd. | Finance | 2.34% |
| Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | Retailing | 1.88% |
The largest holding is TREPS at 11.59%, which is meaningful but not overwhelming on its own. The tenth holding stands at 1.88%, so the visible list drops steadily from the first position to the last, rather than clustering at similar weights.
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 37.76% of the portfolio, which suggests a fairly extended tail beyond these names. With 77 disclosed holdings in total, the portfolio may be spread across many positions even though the first few names still carry more influence than the smaller holdings.
That mix can matter in both directions. The cash and derivatives lines may provide flexibility, while the equity exposures in banks, insurance, capital goods, auto ancillaries and retailing could drive more of the return pattern when markets move sharply.
To see all holdings, visit the iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan page
Source data date: as of 18 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund suits investors who can accept High Risk and who are comfortable with a relatively new strategy that does not yet have long return history. The most relevant holding-period lens is not a multi-cycle record but the fund’s early short-window behaviour, which has been better than the benchmark over 3 months and softer over 1 month.
It is more appropriate for an investor with a longer horizon and a willingness to tolerate uneven periods while the strategy builds history. The main trade-off is that the portfolio has shown some early resilience, but there is still limited evidence across fuller market cycles, so conviction has to come from the mandate and the initial pattern rather than a mature track record.
Tax and exit load
| Holding period | Tax rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Units held less than 1 year | 20% | Short-term capital gains tax |
| Units held more than 1 year | 12.5% | Long-term capital gains tax |
Exit load: 1% on or before 12 months, nil after 12 months.
Source data date: as of 18 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹10.78 as of 18 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0% respectively. The fund is very new, so those longer-horizon figures are not yet meaningful.
How has the fund performed against the benchmark recently?
Over 3 months, the fund returned 5.17% versus -3.14% for the benchmark. Over 1 month, the fund returned -1.19% versus -3.73% for the benchmark.
How does it compare with peer funds on the available return data?
The available peer table does not yet provide usable 1-year, 3-year or 5-year return figures for the peer schemes. On the recent short-window numbers, this fund has looked better than the benchmark, but the peer set does not yet show a fuller long-term comparison.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹10,000.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Mittul Kalawadia, Nitya Mishra and Sri Sharma. The exit load is 1% on or before 12 months, and nil after 12 months.
Bottom line
iSIF Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan has shown a mixed but better-than-benchmark short-term pattern, especially over three months, while its longer-horizon return fields are not yet meaningful because the scheme is newly launched. The peer comparison is therefore more useful for context than for long-cycle judgement. The portfolio carries a High Risk profile and mixes cash, financials and industrial names across a broad holding list, which may support flexibility but can also lead to uneven outcomes. It is most relevant for investors who can wait through early-stage volatility and want a newly launched strategy with limited history.
Published on 21 September 2026 at 11:12 AM IST
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RIA disclosure
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.