Long Short-Multi Strategy Fund

Long Short-Multi Strategy Fund

As on 30th June 2025
Fund Features
Investment Style Long Short | Multi – Strategy
Structure Category III Alternate Investment Fund
Tenure Open-ended
Fund Details
Investment Manager Long-Short Fund
Inception Date 31st January 2024
Lock-In Period Nil
Entry & Exit load Nil
Fund Investment Specifics
Subscription Month-end / Mid-month (as per discretion of IA)
Minimum Subscription £ 1.00 cr. (INR. One Crore)
Redemption Month-end (5 day notice)
NAV Frequency Monthly

About the Fund

The Absolute Return Fund is a multi-strategy fund, which aims to deliver better risk adjusted returns with an endeavor to generate 100-150 bps net alpha (post fees & tax) over liquid fixed income alternatives from a 12+ month investment horizon and focus on low volatility and fewer drawdowns

Portfolio Performance

Periodic Returns (%)

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1M 3M 6M 1 Yr CAGR SF*
Fund 0.38 1.07 2.80 13.14 14.61
NSE 50 Arbitrage Index 0.56 1.69 3.91 7.50 7.48

Monthly Returns (%)

FY - 2024 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec *CYTD
Fund 1.70 2.42 2.50 0.66 -0.24 2.49 0.82 2.09 1.06 1.62 1.60 18.01
NSE 50 Arbitrage Index 0.50 0.69 0.58 0.65 0.58 0.54 0.41 0.32 0.70 0.77 0.67 6.60
FY - 2025 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec *CYTD
Fund 0.51 0.34 0.85 0.63 0.06 0.38 - - - - - - 2.80
NSE 50 Arbitrage Index 0.87 0.48 0.81 0.63 0.49 0.56 - - - - - - 3.91

Note:

All performance nos. are gross of fees & taxes and in absolute INR terms. Returns for more than 1 year are annualized.

Performance nos subject to market risk and the dual quoted represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results.

The fund is an absolute return fund. The NSE 50 Arbitrage Index is only for reference and is not the benchmark index.

*Data from fund inception date 31st January 2024

Portfolio Snapshot

Sector Allocation (%)

Long Short Net
Communication Services 1.39 - 1.39
Consumer Discretionary 6.33 2.64 3.68
Consumer Staples 3.66 1.96 1.70
Energy - 1.26 -1.26
Financials 7.15 5.38 1.77
Health Care 3.57 1.77 1.80
Index 2.78 3.23 -0.45
Industrials 6.99 2.25 4.74
Information Technology 3.55 3.59 -0.04
Materials 2.72 2.83 -0.11
Real Estate 0.20 0.78 -0.57
Utilities 0.74 0.94 -0.20

Portfolio Exposure

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Long
65.7%
Short
39.1%
Gross
12.45%
Net
26.6%

Note for Sector allocation & Portfolio exposure

- The above exposure includes residuals the Aortings and Cash & Cash equivalent positions.

- The exposure under those and Stock options is defined using the Delta Adjusted approach.

- The Global Industry Classification Standard Level I (“EU”) to refer to above the component exposure section of the Fund, Sector allocation does not display cash & cash equivalent investments.

- The Bank’s fully index exaggerated within the Finansite sector based on GCS I, L1 is included in the index-sector to efficiently showcase exposure through the note.

Key Ratios

Key Ratios Fund
Annualized Std. Deviation 3.09%
Sharpe Ratio 2.87
Market Beta 0.07
The above measures have been calculated using daily rolling gross returns since fund inception with R$1.8M free return.

Portfolio Update

Market Perspective & Strategy

We remain constructive on the market from medium to long term perspective; however near-term volatility cannot be ruled out as tariff news is just round the corner. Currently, we believe that there is a higher possibility of trade deal extension which will be sentimentally positive. We have gradually started increasing our exposure in the portfolio.

Fund Manager Commentary

Monthly Market Analysis & Portfolio Strategy

India markets (Nifty) ended higher this month by ~3% but with large intra month gyrations due to Iran-Israel war. Despite the geopolitical and global trade issues Nifty ended higher for consecutive 4 months and is now up 7.9% CYTD. In our view, global macro trade for weak USD is at play as MSCI EM delivered 6% return last month (Nifty underperformed with 3% return). FII remained net buyers for last four months and domestic flows also stayed resilient supporting markets.

We reiterate our positive macro view on the following counts:

  1. Relatively better and insulated GDP growth, however few growth HFIs are turning weak
  2. Prudent fiscal management with capex focus
  3. Lower crude price despite global tensions
  4. Surplus liquidity, now getting closer to upper limit of RBI comfort
  5. Healthy BoP

Rich valuations are justified considering the current macro set up. With a weak USD, India may continue to get more than its fair share of foreign capital over medium to long term.

We are entering this result season with muted expectations across most sectors (especially BFSI, IT and staples) and hope for a second half demand recovery. Any sign of bottoming out of growth may trigger another round of re-rating in these large sectors. If growth remains muted over next 4-5 months, then RBI may do another rate cut towards end of this year. We expect growth to pick up by the festive season as lower interest rates and tax cuts start reflecting in consumption demand.

Key Monitorables: Along with quarterly earnings, key monitorable are trade deals, especially U.S. and China, as well as spatial distribution of monsoon.

Monetary Outlook: From monetary side, the key monitorable is current liquidity surplus. In our view if surplus stays at current level consistently then RBI may step in with VRR to suck out excess liquidity which may lead to some increase in short-term rates.

Rahul Sharma
Chief Investment Officer
As of June 30, 2025

Disclaimer

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Risk Factors

  • The fund's investments are primarily in listed securities, and any fluctuations in the market prices of these securities can directly impact the overall value of the Fund. It is important to note that there are no guarantees or assurances of returns or payouts, and this fund does not offer principal protection to investors.
  • In addition to listed securities, the Fund also invests in derivatives for hedging purposes, portfolio rebalancing, and opportunistic directional calls on stocks and indices. Derivative products are leveraged instruments that can result in both significant gains and losses for investors, depending on various factors such as underlying asset prices, volatility, tenor, and interest rates.
  • The Fund may also allocate investments in fixed income instruments, which come with the risk of default in principal and/or interest payments, as well as risks associated with changes in market interest rates and credit spreads. It is essential for investors to be aware of these risks before considering investing in this fund.
  • Past performance of the Fund over a specific period may not necessarily reflect future results, and the track record of the Investment Manager and its affiliates may not be indicative of future success with the Fund's investments. Investors should carefully consider all these factors before making any investment decisions.