SIF – Specialised Investment Fund
Access focused strategies, with eyes open to the risks.
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are a newer SEBI category that sits between mutual funds and PMS or AIF, with more flexible strategies and a higher minimum investment.
What is it?
A SIF is an investment product regulated by SEBI that offers more flexibility than a regular mutual fund. Strategies may use themes, sectors or structured approaches, and some may take both long and limited short positions through derivatives.
Kanethic is registered as a SIF distributor. We share the scheme documents, explain each strategy’s costs and risks, and complete your onboarding. The decision to invest is yours.
Who can invest?
- Investors who meet the minimum investment threshold set in the SEBI framework
- Resident individuals and other eligible investors who have completed KYC
- Investors who have read the scheme documents, including the risk label of the strategy
How it works
- 1
Information
Strategy documents, risk label, costs and redemption terms of the SIF.
- 2
Eligibility
KYC, the minimum investment threshold and the declarations required by the fund house.
- 3
Invest
Onboarding and documentation through the fund house, within the SEBI framework.
- 4
Service
Statements, reminders and updates from the fund house.
Key things to know
- SIFs are subject to market risks and some strategies can involve derivatives and larger swings in value.
- A minimum investment threshold applies under the SEBI framework; ask us for the current amount and rules.
- Redemption frequency and any lock-in differ by strategy; read the scheme documents carefully.
- SIFs carry more complexity and risk than regular mutual funds. Read all scheme related documents carefully and decide for yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Specialised Investment Fund?
A SIF is a SEBI-regulated category that sits between mutual funds and PMS or AIF. It offers fund houses more flexibility in strategy, such as combining long and limited short positions, for investors who accept higher complexity.
How is a SIF different from a regular mutual fund?
Regular mutual funds follow tighter investment limits and are open to all investors from small amounts. SIFs can use broader strategies and apply a higher minimum investment, so they are meant for informed investors.
Is there a minimum investment?
Yes. The SEBI framework sets a minimum investment threshold for each investor across an asset management company’s SIF strategies. Please ask us for the current figure and rules before deciding.
Are SIFs riskier than mutual funds?
They can be, because the strategies are more flexible and may use derivatives. All investments in SIFs are subject to market risks, and the scheme documents set out the risk label and strategy in detail.
Can I withdraw my money at any time?
That depends on the strategy. Some strategies offer redemption at set intervals and some may have a lock-in or exit load. We will point you to the exact terms in the scheme documents.
Does Kanethic distribute SIFs?
Yes. Kanethic Private Limited is registered as a SIF distributor under ARN-254247. We share scheme documents, explain costs and risks, and complete onboarding; we do not tell you whether a SIF is right for you.
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