Category
III
Strategy
Long-only
Fund house
Mastergrowth 369 Asset Managers

Alternate Investment Trust

+18.16%

1-year return, after expenses, before tax

Benchmark NIFTY Smallcap 250 · data as of 30 Sep 2026

Alternate Investment Trust, a Category III long-only AIF from Mastergrowth 369 Asset Managers, returned 18.16% (after expenses, before tax) in the year to 30 Sep 2026. It began on 22 Sep 2025.

Key numbers

AUM
—
Benchmark
NIFTY Smallcap 250
Launched
22 Sep 2025
Min. investment
₹1 crore
Returns basis
After expenses, before tax

Returns

Alternate Investment Trust returns against the NIFTY Smallcap 250
PeriodThis fundNIFTY Smallcap 250
1 month+13.81%−3.12%
3 months+27.70%+0.44%
6 months+64.40%+24.57%
1 year+18.16%+6.63%
Since inception+17.61%—

After expenses, before tax, as Mastergrowth 369 Asset Managers reports them, to 30 Sep 2026. AIFs report returns on different bases, so compare like with like.

Fund details

Category
Category III
Strategy
Long-only
Market-cap style
Multi / flexi cap
Asset type
—
Benchmark
NIFTY Smallcap 250
Fund manager
Ashutosh Kejriwal

Market-cap mix

  • Large cap4.27%
  • Mid cap8.64%
  • Small cap58.93%
  • Cash28.16%

The five largest holdings are 36.79% of the portfolio.

Investment approach

The investment objective and purpose of the Fund is to carry on the activity of a Category III AIF and for this purpose to arrange, make, manage and dispose of investments with the view to providing long term and short term capital appreciation and provide risk adjusted returns to Contributors in accordance with Applicable Laws and the Fund Documents. The Fund’s objective is to invest in equities and equity linked securities of the entities listed on stock exchanges in India, unlisted entities, Initial Public Offers (IPO), derivative, debt securities (listed or unlisted), warrants, bonds, future & options and in such other securities, listed, unlisted, quoted or traded on any stock exchange or over the counter, in units of other AIF and as permitted under Applicable Law.

The investment objective and purpose of the Fund is to carry on the activity of a Category III AIF and for this purpose to arrange, make, manage and dispose of investments with the view to providing long term and short term capital appreciation and provide risk adjusted returns to Contributors in accordance with Applicable Laws and the Fund Documents. The Fund’s objective is to invest in equities and equity linked securities of the entities listed on stock exchanges in India, unlisted entities, Initial Public Offers (IPO), derivative, debt securities (listed or unlisted), warrants, bonds, future & options and in such other securities, listed, unlisted, quoted or traded on any stock exchange or over the counter, in units of other AIF and as permitted under Applicable Law.

About the fund manager

Mr Ashutosh Kejriwal — Fund Manager

Ashutosh Kejriwal is Chartered Accountant and B.com Graduate with 9 years of post-qualification experience in financial management and advisory. He was working as senior manager in one for the Big 4 consulting firm in the Assurance department where he had obtained the exposure of understanding each head of financial statements and also fundamentals of the Companies. He has extensive expertise in equity markets, with over 5 years of active investment experience and proven track record in analyzing financial statements, market trends, and investment opportunities. He has strong skills in risk assessment and strategic financial planning and he is committed to delivering value through informed investment strategies and sound financial practices. Further, he has cleared the certification required of NISM Series-XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers Certification Examination and has various other NISM certifications.

As the fund house describes it.

FAQs

What has Alternate Investment Trust returned?

18.16% (1-year return) to 30 Sep 2026, after expenses, before tax, as Mastergrowth 369 Asset Managers reports it. 1 month: 13.81%; 3 months: 27.70%; 6 months: 64.40%; 1 year: 18.16%; Since inception: 17.61%.

What kind of AIF is Alternate Investment Trust?

A Category III AIF following a long-only strategy, with a multi / flexi cap style. Category III AIFs trade listed and unlisted securities and may use leverage and derivatives, including short positions.

What is the minimum investment in an AIF?

SEBI sets the minimum at ₹1 crore per investor (₹25 lakh for the fund’s own employees and directors). Alternate Investment Trust’s stated minimum is ₹1 crore.

Who manages Alternate Investment Trust?

Mastergrowth 369 Asset Managers runs it; the fund manager is Ashutosh Kejriwal.

How are AIF returns reported?

Each fund house reports its own returns on its own basis: Alternate Investment Trust’s are after expenses, before tax. Bases differ from fund to fund, so compare like with like.

For information only. Not investment advice or a research report. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. AIF investments carry higher minimums and risks; read the private placement memorandum.

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