qsif Equity Long Short Fund - Growth Option - Regular Plan
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 65% limits losses during market corrections.
- Generated +8.5% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Expense ratio (3.85%) is higher than category median (2.52%), which creates fee drag over time.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +4.73% | +6.32% | -1.59% |
| 3 Months | +1.58% | -0.20% | +1.78% |
| 6 Months | +11.79% | +5.98% | +5.81% |
| 1 Year | +11.77% | +3.90% | +7.87% |
| Since Inception | +11.79% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.72% | +4.03% | +8.69% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | +3.06% | +7.60% | +7.40% | +11.77% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | 2026-03-31 | -12.9% | 5 months | 1 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Investment in equity and equity related instruments (including unhedged short exposure mentioned below):- 80-100% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Investments in Debt & Money Market Instruments:- 0-20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Investments in InVITS:- 0-20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 830 cr (AMFI Quarterly AAUM (All Plans) as of 2026-09-30). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis India Manufacturing Fund | 7.7 | - | 2.07% | 82.1% | Rs 5,620 cr | Compare → |
| LIC MF Manufacturing Fund | 5.7 | - | 2.84% | 86.8% | Rs 766 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak MNC Fund | 7.6 | - | 2.27% | 75.3% | Rs 2,196 cr | Compare → |
| SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund | 7.4 | - | 2.00% | 92.1% | Rs 5,342 cr | Compare → |
| Union Active Momentum Fund | 5.8 | - | 3.89% | 48.7% | Rs 564 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about qsif Equity Long Short Fund
What is the expense ratio of qsif Equity Long Short Fund?
qsif Equity Long Short Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 3.85% with a base expense ratio of 1.88%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages qsif Equity Long Short Fund?
qsif Equity Long Short Fund is managed by Sandeep Tandon (tenure: 1.1 years since 2025-10-07).
What are the historical returns of qsif Equity Long Short Fund?
qsif Equity Long Short Fund has a 1-year return of +11.77%.
How large is qsif Equity Long Short Fund?
qsif Equity Long Short Fund manages assets of Rs 830 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is qsif Equity Long Short Fund scored on MFIQ?
qsif Equity Long Short Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.9/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is qsif Equity Long Short Fund?
qsif Equity Long Short Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 11.94% with a maximum historical drawdown of -12.91%.