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Can SIFs fill the gap between mutual funds and alternative investments?
Can SIFs fill the gap between mutual funds and alternative investments?
SEBI's new Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) framework aims to fill the space between mutual funds and alternative investment funds (AIFs). SIFs offer more flexible strategies within a regulated structure, targeting investors who…
The Story in Brief
SEBI's new Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) framework aims to fill the space between mutual funds and alternative investment funds (AIFs). SIFs offer more flexible strategies within a regulated structure, targeting investors who find mutual funds too restrictive but AIFs too complex or expensive. Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta will discuss the category at Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 in Mumbai on October 8, 2026.
The SIF framework responds to growing demand for private credit, international exposure, and structured products. ETMarkets reports that SIFs expand the investment toolkit rather than replacing existing products. Early conversations are shaping how advisers and investors assess where SIFs fit in long-term portfolios.
The Indian Opinion
The hype around SIFs as a magic middle ground overlooks a simple fact: no new category will protect investors from bad strategy. The real test is whether advisers and investors understand that SIFs demand more skill, not less, than plain-vanilla mutual funds. Watch the first SIF disclosures on expense ratios and minimum ticket sizes. If entry thresholds stay above Rs 10 lakh, the 'gap' narrative collapses.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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