JioBlackRock Mutual Fund Proposes New Hybrid Long-Short Fund to Sebi
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund files draft document with Sebi for hybrid long-short fund under Prism SIF
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JioBlackRock Mutual Fund has submitted a draft document to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for a new hybrid long-short fund under its Prism Specialised Investment Fund (SIF). This fund aims for long-term capital appreciation and income generation through a diversified investment strategy in equity, debt, and derivatives.
- 01The Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund will invest in equity and debt securities with a limited short exposure.
- 02The fund will be managed by a team including Arun Ramachandran and Tanvi Kacheria.
- 03Minimum investment for the fund is set at ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD).
- 04The fund will have a risk band level of 2 according to its riskometer.
- 05It will utilize strategies like merger arbitrage and collar strategy for income generation.
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JioBlackRock Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its new Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund, which aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and income through a diversified investment strategy. The fund will allocate 35% to 75% in equity and equity-related instruments, 25% to 65% in debt and money market instruments, and up to 25% in short exposure through unhedged derivatives. The fund will be managed by a team including Arun Ramachandran, Tanvi Kacheria, Siddharth Deb, and Virendra Kumar, and will benchmark its performance against the NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index (TRI). Investors will have a minimum application amount of ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD) for lump sum investments, while the fund will allow redemptions twice a week. The fund's riskometer categorizes it at risk band level 2, indicating a moderate level of risk. JioBlackRock emphasizes a risk-first, data-driven investment philosophy for the Prism SIF, aiming to adapt across market cycles and achieve balanced outcomes.
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The introduction of this hybrid fund provides investors with a new option for diversifying their portfolios, potentially enhancing returns while managing risk.
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