Category
III
Strategy
Long-only
Fund house
Abakkus Asset Manager

Diversified Alpha Fund - 2

+16.14%

1-year return, after expenses, before tax

Benchmark NIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index · data as of 30 Sep 2026

Diversified Alpha Fund - 2, a Category III long-only AIF from Abakkus Asset Manager, returned 16.14% (after expenses, before tax) in the year to 30 Sep 2026. It began on 7 Nov 2023 and manages ₹2,440 crore.

Key numbers

AUM
₹2,440 Cr
Benchmark
NIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index
Launched
7 Nov 2023
Min. investment
₹1 crore
Returns basis
After expenses, before tax

Returns

Diversified Alpha Fund - 2 returns against the NIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index
PeriodThis fundNIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index
1 month−2.94%−5.91%
3 months+0.94%−4.52%
6 months+25.46%+4.98%
1 year+16.14%−4.64%
2 years+6.04%−5.46%
Since inception+16.74%+7.99%

After expenses, before tax, as Abakkus Asset Manager 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 500 & Debt Composite Index
Fund manager
Sunil Singhania

Market-cap mix

  • Large cap32.75%
  • Mid cap23.69%
  • Small cap32.11%
  • Other3.89%
  • Cash7.56%

The five largest holdings are 21.81% of the portfolio.

Investment approach

Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund – 2 aims to adopt a strategy of stringent stock selection process using unique 40:30:20:10 approach to portfolio construction to capture opportunities across market capitalization. The Fund shall track key sectors that continue to grow at a consistent pace and demonstrate long term return potential. The Fund shall be focused through a collection of core equity holdings and shall seek diversification across various sectors. The Fund endeavours to generate alpha via exposure to mid, small and micro caps and lower the volatility through large cap and larger mid cap exposure. The Fund maintains risk discipline and liquidity management by way of position sizing as smaller capitalization companies have incrementally smaller weights.

Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund – 2 aims to adopt a strategy of stringent stock selection process using unique 40:30:20:10 approach to portfolio construction to capture opportunities across market capitalization. The Fund shall track key sectors that continue to grow at a consistent pace and demonstrate long term return potential. The Fund shall be focused through a collection of core equity holdings and shall seek diversification across various sectors. The Fund endeavours to generate alpha via exposure to mid, small and micro caps and lower the volatility through large cap and larger mid cap exposure. The Fund maintains risk discipline and liquidity management by way of position sizing as smaller capitalization companies have incrementally smaller weights.

About the fund manager

Mr. Sunil Singhania — Fund Manager, PMS

Sunil Singhania, CFA, is the Founder of Abakkus Asset Management, LLP, an India-focused Asset Management Company established in 2018. Prior to this, in his role as Global Head – Equities at Reliance Capital Ltd., he oversaw equity assets and provided strategic inputs across Reliance Capital Group of companies including asset management, insurance, AIF and offshore assets. And as CIO – Equities, Singhania led Reliance Mutual Fund (now Nippon India Mutual Fund) equity schemes. Reliance Growth Fund (now Nippon India Growth Fund) grew over 100 times in less than 22 years under Singhania’s leadership. Furthermore, he led Reliance Asset Management (now Nippon Life India Asset Management)Ltd.’s international efforts and was instrumental in launching India funds in Japan, South Korea, and the UK, besides managing mandates from institutional investors based in the US, Singapore, and other countries. He is currently appointed on the IFRS Capital Market Advisory Committee. (2020-2023). He was the Promoter of The Association of NSE Members of India; a body of stock brokers. He served on the Global board of CFA Institute, USA (2013-2019) and as Chairman of the Investment Committee (2017-2019) of the CFA Institute, USA. He also sat on CFA Institute’s Standards of Practice Council for six years, and was the Founder of the Indian Association of Investment Professionals (now CFA Society India) and served as its President for eight years. He is a CA rankholder and a CFA charterholder and graduated in commerce from the Mumbai University.

As the fund house describes it.

FAQs

What has Diversified Alpha Fund - 2 returned?

16.14% (1-year return) to 30 Sep 2026, after expenses, before tax, as Abakkus Asset Manager reports it. 1 month: −2.94%; 3 months: 0.94%; 6 months: 25.46%; 1 year: 16.14%; 2 years: 6.04%; Since inception: 16.74%.

What kind of AIF is Diversified Alpha Fund - 2?

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.

How much does Diversified Alpha Fund - 2 manage?

₹2,440 crore as of 30 Sep 2026.

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). Diversified Alpha Fund - 2’s stated minimum is ₹1 crore.

Who manages Diversified Alpha Fund - 2?

Abakkus Asset Manager runs it; the fund manager is Sunil Singhania.

How are AIF returns reported?

Each fund house reports its own returns on its own basis: Diversified Alpha Fund - 2’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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