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iSIF – ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

About Company

ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd.

Icici Prudential is a major asset management company in the country, focusing on bridging the gap between saving and investing and building long-term wealth for investors through a variety of easy and relevant investment solutions. The AMC is a joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential plc, one of the major financial services companies in the United Kingdom.

Category: SIF

Fund Snapshot

Category Hybrid Long-Short Fund
Benchmark CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate Index
Subscription Daily (Business Days)
Inception Date 16 January 2026
SIF ID SIF-35
Type Interval Strategy

Strategy Overview

iSIF is structured as an interval hybrid long-short strategy with a higher tilt toward equity, complemented by debt and selective use of derivatives.

The framework includes:

  • Predominant allocation to equity and equity-related instruments
  • Allocation to debt instruments and cash equivalents for income and liquidity
  • Use of equity and debt derivatives for positioning and risk management
  • Exposure to InvITs within defined limits

The allocation ranges indicate a growth-oriented positioning, with flexibility to adjust exposure based on market conditions.

Objective

The strategy aims to:

  • Achieve long-term capital appreciation through equity investments
  • Generate regular income via debt instruments
  • Use derivatives to support portfolio efficiency and risk management

There is no assurance that the investment objective will be achieved.

Redemption Details

  • Interval structure
  • Redemption available twice a week: Monday and Wednesday
  • If either day is a non-business day → next business day applies

Portfolio Allocation

Asset Class Allocation Range
Equity & Equity-related Instruments 65% – 75%
Debt / Cash 25% – 35%
InvITs 0% – 10%

Portfolio Construction Insights

  • High equity allocation (65%–75%) positions the strategy closer to growth-oriented hybrid funds
  • Debt allocation (25%–35%) provides income support and reduces overall volatility
  • Derivative strategies enable tactical adjustments without significantly altering core allocations
  • InvIT exposure (up to 10%) introduces an additional yield component with infrastructure-linked cash flows

Overall, the structure reflects a moderate-to-high risk hybrid strategy, where equity drives returns while debt and derivatives contribute to stability and efficiency.

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Fund Manager

Anup Bagchi

Anup Bagchi

Anup Bagchi is the Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, having assumed the role in June 2023 after a distinguished three-decade career within the ICICI Group. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore, he previously served as an Executive Director at ICICI Bank, where he spearheaded retail banking, and as the MD & CEO of ICICI Securities, where he was instrumental in scaling the ICICI Direct platform. Beyond his executive duties, Bagchi has significantly influenced the Indian financial landscape through his work on various regulatory committees for SEBI and RBI, specifically focusing on financial technology and MSME growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the investment objective of the iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund? +

The iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation through equity investments while also creating regular income through debt instruments. The strategy additionally uses derivatives for risk management and portfolio efficiency.

2. How does the iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund balance risk and returns? +

The fund maintains a higher allocation toward equities (65%–75%) for growth potential, while debt and cash exposure (25%–35%) help manage volatility and support stability. Derivative strategies are used tactically to manage market movements more efficiently.

3. Who should consider investing in the iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund? +

The iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund may suit investors looking for a growth-oriented hybrid strategy with moderated risk compared to pure equity exposure. It is generally suitable for investors with a medium- to long-term investment horizon who are comfortable with market fluctuations.

4. How often can investors redeem units from the iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund? +

The fund follows an interval structure, allowing redemptions twice a week — on Mondays and Wednesdays. If either day falls on a non-business day, redemption requests are processed on the next business day.

5. What role do derivatives and InvITs play in the iSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund? +

Derivatives are primarily used for hedging, tactical positioning, and improving portfolio efficiency without significantly changing the core allocation. InvIT exposure, capped at 10%, adds a potential income-generating component linked to infrastructure assets and cash-flow-driven opportunities.

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