HDFC Mutual Fund Launches H-SIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund

HDFC Mutual Fund has announced its entry into the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) space with the launch of its SIF platform, H-SIF. The first strategy under this platform is the H-SIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund, an interval investment strategy focusing on equity and debt securities with limited short exposure through derivatives. The New Fund Offer (NFO) period is from November 13, 2026, to November 27, 2026. This launch aims to provide investors with sophisticated strategies to navigate market volatility and evolving investment needs, leveraging HDFC Mutual Fund's 25+ years of experience. The fund's strategy is positioned as Arbitrage+, incorporating a stable core of debt, arbitrage, and REITs/InvITs, with derivatives used for risk management and potential return enhancement. It is suitable for flat, mildly rising, and volatile markets with an investment horizon of over 18 months.