New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- HDFC Mutual Fund has entered the specialised investment fund (SIF) segment with a hybrid long-short strategy that combines investments in debt and equity securities with derivatives and limited short positions. The move comes as assets in the relatively new investment category have grown, with fund houses exploring investment strategies beyond conventional equity and debt mutual funds.

The fund house's first offering under its H-SIF platform, the H-SIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund, opened for subscription on November 13. The new fund offer (NFO) will close on November 27, 2026. The minimum investment is Rs.10 lakh across SIF strategies at the Permanent Account Number (PAN) level. Accredited investors can invest a minimum ...