{"id":254482,"date":"2026-09-18T08:36:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T08:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:06:31","slug":"qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-g-direct-plan\">Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b911.0925 as of 17 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of \u20b9758 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%, and it sits in the Medium Risk bucket. Our view is that the fund currently looks better suited to investors who can tolerate a mixed short-term profile and want exposure to a portfolio that combines a large cash and cash-equivalent sleeve with several equity positions.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s recent behaviour has been steadier than the benchmark over the latest periods, but the return history is still very short because the scheme was launched on 07 Oct 2025. That makes it more important to focus on the portfolio structure and the medium-risk profile than on a long record that does not yet exist.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Qsif_Equity_Long-Short\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Qsif Equity Long-Short?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Qsif Equity Long-Short?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b911.0925 as of 17 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9758 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>07 Oct 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>Medium Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Sandeep Tandon, Sameer Kate, Jignesh Shah, Ankit Pande<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sandeep Tandon, Sameer Kate, Jignesh Shah, and Ankit Pande.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-0.23%<\/td>\n<td>-3.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>4.99%<\/td>\n<td>-3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The short history available for this scheme points to a fund that has handled the recent phase better than the benchmark. Over 1 month, the fund was slightly negative while the Nifty 50 fell more sharply, and over 3 months the fund moved ahead while the benchmark remained in the red. That tells us the portfolio has been able to cushion weakness better than the index during the latest stretch.<\/p>\n<p>We would still treat that read with caution because the scheme has been live only since October 2025, so there is no genuine 1-year, 3-year or 5-year record to evaluate. The return picture is therefore more about recent resilience than about a full market cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, the pattern is useful. The fund has not shown the kind of deep drawdown that often makes short-duration new launches difficult to assess, and that can matter for investors who want a cleaner ride than an outright equity index. At the same time, the limited track record means the recent outperformance cannot yet be treated as proof of consistency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Qsif_Equity_Long-Short\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Qsif Equity Long-Short?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Qsif Equity Long-Short? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-g-direct-plan\">Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/baroda-bnp-paribas-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>34.39%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-innovation-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14.3%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>13.33%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-equity-savings-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.75%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.31%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>The peer set shows much stronger 1-year numbers from other funds, while this scheme does not yet have a one-year return history to compare directly. That gap matters more than the short-term variation because the available comparisons are all based on newer or different strategies, and the present fund\u2019s record is still too short to judge on a like-for-like long-term basis. On 3-year and 5-year numbers, the picture is again incomplete across the comparison set, so the more practical reading is that the fund\u2019s short track record should be weighed against its portfolio design rather than against longer established histories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>TREPS 03-Aug-2026 Depo 10<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>25.24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adani Energy Solutions Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>8.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indus Towers Limited<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JSW Infrastructure Limited<\/td>\n<td>Logistics<\/td>\n<td>6.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adani Green Energy Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>5.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UPL Limited<\/td>\n<td>Chemicals<\/td>\n<td>4.62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mangalore Refinery &amp; Petrochemicals Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>3.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>3.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Capri Global Capital Limited<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>3.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>2.96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 71.63% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/qsif-equity-long-short-fund-g-direct-plan\">Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest disclosed holding is TREPS 03-Aug-2026 Depo 10 at 25.24%, which is a meaningful cash-and-equivalent position. That single sleeve is much larger than any equity holding in the visible list, so it is likely to have a strong influence on how the fund behaves in calmer or more uncertain markets.<\/p>\n<p>Weights then step down fairly quickly: the next holdings sit in an 8.06% to 2.96% band, and the tenth holding is still below 3%. That pattern suggests the portfolio is not built around one or two dominant equity bets alone; instead, it appears to mix a sizable defensive allocation with a spread of mid-sized positions.<\/p>\n<p>Because the top 10 holdings together account for 71.63% of the portfolio and the scheme discloses 32 holdings in total, the visible part of the portfolio is concentrated enough to matter, but not so narrow that every outcome depends on a single stock. The longer tail beyond the top 10 may still contribute, yet the displayed list already shows where much of the active positioning sits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund suits investors who can handle Medium Risk and are comfortable with a strategy whose return record is still short. The available figures show a recent period that has held up better than the benchmark, but there is not yet a full multi-year history to rely on.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that the better fit is a medium-horizon investor who values a portfolio that combines cash-like exposure with selected equity positions. The trade-off is clear: the structure may help limit sharp short-term swings, but the limited track record means the longer-run behaviour is still unproven.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Exit load: 1% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The NAV is \u20b911.0925 as of 17 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are not available because the scheme history is still short.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has the fund done versus the Nifty 50 benchmark recently?<\/strong><br \/>It has held up better over the latest 1-month and 3-month periods. The fund was down 0.23% over 1 month and up 4.99% over 3 months, while the benchmark was down 3.66% and 3.71% in those periods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does the fund compare with the peer funds shown here?<\/strong><br \/>The peer list shows stronger 1-year return figures for the other funds displayed, while this scheme does not yet have a comparable 1-year history. That makes the comparison useful for context, but not for judging a full-cycle record.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b91,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Sandeep Tandon, Sameer Kate, Jignesh Shah, and Ankit Pande. The exit load is 1% on or before 15D, and nil after 15D.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan is still a young scheme, so the recent pattern matters more than any long-term return claim. The latest performance has been better than the benchmark over short periods, but the absence of a meaningful multi-year track record keeps the assessment provisional. Its Medium Risk label and a portfolio that holds a large cash-equivalent sleeve alongside selected equities make it more interesting for investors who want a controlled equity-oriented approach rather than a pure market bet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 September 2026 at 8:35 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"qsif-equity-long-short-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"dateCreated\":\"07 Oct 2025\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":11.0925,\"valueReference\":\"as of 17 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"758 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.0\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Sandeep Tandon, Sameer Kate, Jignesh Shah, Ankit Pande\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Qsif Equity Long-Short Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The NAV is \u20b911.0925 as of 17 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are not available because the scheme history is still short.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund done versus the Nifty 50 benchmark recently?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has held up better over the latest 1-month and 3-month periods. 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