Edelweiss Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund NFO

Go beyond conventional
large cap investing

Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund

(An open ended equity investment strategy investing in listed equity and equity related instruments including limited short exposure in equity through derivative instruments)

Large caps - The core of Indian equities

Large Cap is one of the largest pools of dedicated equity capital in the Indian mutual fund industry, with significant participation across both active and passive formats.

Source: AMFI, NSE, CLSA. Passive AUM includes Nifty 50, Nifty Next 50 and Sensex Index and ETFs. AUM data is as on 30th June 2026 | FPI holding data is as on 31st Dec 2025 | Folio data as on 31st July 2026.

Source: ACE MF, NIFTY 100 TRI month–end levels, January 2003 to June 2026. Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future.

₹12.1 lakh cr

invested in large caps through dedicated MF products

Active ₹4.1lakh cr · Passive ₹8.0 lakh cr

76%

of FPI holdings are in the top 100 stocks

34.5x Growth in the index level

1,000 → 34,459
Index level start to latest

But large caps also experience flat market phases

Since 2003, the index has spent long stretches below its previous peak. The longest stretch was 33 months, from December 2007 to September 2010.

NIFTY 100 TRI | Month-end Index and ATH Plateaus

NIFTY 100 TRI month-end index and ATH plateaus
TOP 5 ATH PLATEAUS SINCE 2003
RankPlateau (months)From ATHNext ATH
133Dec 2007Sep 2010
225Dec 2010Jan 2013
317Feb 2015Jul 2016
414Sep 2024Nov 2025
511Dec 2019Nov 2020

Returns cluster in short bursts, separated by long flat stretches.

In those stretches, pure equity earns no cash return.

Source: ACE MF; NIFTY 100 TRI month-end levels, January 2003 to June 2026. CAGR computed from index levels shown.
Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future. ATH – All Time High.

Presenting Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund

Comparing Return Potential Across Strategies

Altiva Equity Long-Short fund aims to combine beta, stock alpha and derivative income alpha to deliver relatively consistent alpha at comparable risk.

Nifty 100 / Passive

Market returns only, no alpha

Beta Only

Returns track the index.

Active Large Cap Funds

Alpha through active stock selection

Market + Stock Alpha

Alpha from stock selection can be inconsistent.

The above is illustrative. Beta Stock alpha Derivative income

What to expect in different market
environments?

Over multiple cycles, the strategy aims to generate alpha over the benchmark and other large cap strategies.

01

Bull

In line with the market over rising market phases.

May miss some upside during sharp market rallies.

02

Bear

Aims to outperform market during extended bear market periods.

It can experience slightly lower drawdowns vs the benchmark during sharp market falls.

03

Sideways

Aims to outperform in flat market conditions.

The above is for illustrative purposes only. Actual fund performance may vary based on market conditions and other domestic and global factors.

Fund Details

Investment Objective

To generate long-term capital appreciation by predominantly investing in listed equity and equity-related instruments. The Investment Strategy may also invest in various derivative instruments, including limited short exposure through unhedged derivative positions in equity up to 25%.

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

Key Scheme Information

Name

Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund

Benchmark

Nifty 100 TRI

Category of Investment Strategy

Equity Long-Short Fund

Type of Investment Strategy

An open-ended equity investment strategy investing in listed equity and equity related instruments including limited short exposure in equity through derivative instruments

Plan & Options

Direct, Regular

Growth, IDCW

Exit Load

If the units are redeemed/ switched out on or before 90 days from the date of allotment - 0.50% of the applicable NAV. -If the units are redeemed/switched out after 90 days from the date of allotment - Nil

Subscription Frequency

Daily

Redemption Frequency

Daily

Min Application Amount

INR 10 lakh. Existing Altiva SIF investors who have met the minimum threshold may invest ₹1,000 and in multiples of ₹1 thereafter.

Min Investment in SIP, STP, SWP (subject to min investment of Rs 10 lakh)

Rs. 1,000 and in multiples of Re. 1/- thereafter

Features

Lump sum, SIP, SWP, STP

Fund Manager(s)

EquityMr. Bharat Lahoti

Mr. Bharat Lahoti

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EquityMr. Bhavesh Jain

Mr. Bhavesh Jain

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OverseasMr. Amit Vora

Mr. Amit Vora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything investors most commonly ask about the Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund.

The fund is a large-cap-oriented equity strategy that combines a diversified large-cap portfolio with income-oriented derivative strategies to seek market-linked returns along with incremental alpha.*

*The fund can invest across market cap and the above allocation is indicative and subject to change basis Fund Manager view. Please refer iSID for more details on asset. 

Risk band & Disclaimer

Altiva Equity Long-Short Fund

This product is suitable for investors who are seeking

  • To generate capital appreciation in long term
  • An open-ended investment strategy investing in equity and equity related instruments including limited short exposure in equity through derivative instruments.

Risk-band*

Fund risk band level 3

Benchmark
Nifty 100 TRI

Risk-band
Benchmark Nifty 100 TRI risk band level 3

The Risk Band is as per AMFI Specifications*

Investments in Specialized Investment Fund involves relatively higher risk including potential loss of capital, liquidity risk and market volatility.

Please read all investment strategy related documents carefully before making the investment decision.

MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET RISKS, READ ALL SCHEME RELATED DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY.