Mumbai, Maharashtra, 3rd of April, 2026 : In a rapidly evolving and volatile market environment, Franklin Templeton India has introduced its first Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) strategy—Sapphire Equity Long Short SIF—aimed at offering investors enhanced opportunities through a balanced and data-driven approach. This advanced quantitative strategy goes beyond traditional investment models, targeting long-term capital growth with controlled risk. The fund will invest across the Nifty 500 universe, providing diversification through exposure to large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. Its key strength lies in the dynamic use of long positions along with limited short positions, enabling it to manage downside risks effectively during market declines.
Avinash Satwalekar, President, Franklin Templeton India, said, “In today’s fast-changing market landscape, disciplined and flexible investment strategies are more important than ever. SIF is designed for investors willing to take relatively higher risks in pursuit of better returns.” He further added, “The strategy can take short positions up to 25% of its net assets, which helps in mitigating losses during falling markets.”
According to Arihant Jain, Portfolio Manager, “Our quantitative model evaluates stocks using over 40 factors, ranking them to identify optimal long and selective short opportunities. This adaptive strategy is designed to deliver balanced performance across varying market conditions.”
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