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What Is a Category III Long Short AIF?
A Category III Long Short AIF can use leverage, derivatives, and hedging to increase returns or lower instability. The fund can take:
- Long positions in good companies with long-term growth chances
- Short positions in overpriced, cyclical, or weak businesses
This method lets the strategy gain from alpha on both sides of the market.
AltPort’s Long Short Strategy
AltPort uses a research-first way to create a good Long Short structure. Each long position is picked for strong earnings, ability to compete, and industry growth. Short positions are carefully tested to check business strength, weaknesses, valuation, and sensitivity to macro changes.
This mix makes a portfolio that fits market conditions but is protected from market swings.
How AltPort Creates Advantage in Long Short
Strong long positions based on detailed analysis
Careful shorts to fight market bubbles or cyclical pressure
Balanced risk through controlled hedges
Changing allocation based on industry changes, liquidity, and macro signs
By mixing growth positions with hedging, AltPort lowers the emotional stress of equity investing.
A Structure for All Markets
Long Short works in rising, falling, and flat markets. When feelings are strong, long positions make returns. When instability rises, short positions help balance losses or make profits. This makes it a useful choice for investors wanting smoother returns.
Why Investors Pick AltPort for Long Short
AltPort’s Long Short AIF is for investors who want to invest in equities more wisely—where strategy is more important than feelings. With research, risk controls, and a balanced structure, the strategy provides a better market experience. It lets investors stay invested without being too exposed to market changes, making a more stable way to create wealth.
Category III AIF – Long Short Data
| Year | AIF Managers | IA Name | BM Name | AUM (in INR Cr.) | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd. | ICICI Prudential Enhanced Dynamic Equity Fund | Nifty 50 TRI | -0.12% | 3.45% | 1.91% | 6.61% | NA | 16.15% | |
| 2026 | ASK | ASK Absolute Return Fund | NSE 50 Arbitrage Index | 1.00% | 2.60% | 5.50% | 8.40% | NA | 13.70% | |
| 2026 | ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd. | ICICI Prudential Long Short Fund | Nifty 50 | -0.70% | 1.03% | -0.36% | 4.69% | 0.081 | 10.35% | |
| 2026 | ITI Long Short Equity Fund | The Investment Trust of India | Nifty 50 | 1000 crore | 0.07% | 3.96% | 2.98% | 8.63% | 0.1362 | 14.12% |
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