Mumbai, Mar 02: Arudha SIF, by Bandhan Mutual Fund, has announced the launch of the Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund, an open-ended equity investment strategy under the Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) framework. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on Thursday, 5 March 2026, and closes on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The investment strategy is suited for investors seeking a more adaptive portfolio in an environment characterised by market swings, shifting leadership, and heightened volatility.
Commenting on the launch, Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC Limited, said,
“Equity investing has traditionally involved a trade-off between pursuing higher returns and accepting higher volatility. Investors today are increasingly seeking approaches that participate in growth while managing risk in a more structured manner. The Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund adopts a long-short framework that combines high-conviction long positions with selective short exposure, enabling portfolios to capture opportunities in both rising and declining markets.”
As per the strategy document it can allocates minimum 80% and maximum 100% in equity and equity instruments and can take short unhedged derivatives exposure up to 25%. The strategy aims to deliver equity-like returns with volatility comparable to hybrid funds. It seeks to capture growth opportunities in the equity market while actively managing inherent volatility through a combination of long–short positioning, along with the selective use of debt and derivative strategies. The strategy is built on four different return engines – long equity, short equity, covered calls, and debt – each serving a defined role within the portfolio. Through dynamic allocation across these components, the strategy aims to enhance upside participation in bull markets, generate income and alpha in range-bound phases, and improve resilience during market downturns.