- Category
- III
- Strategy
- Long-short
- Fund house
- Astratinvest Financial Advisors
Quant Long Short Fund
+14.73%
1-year return, gross of fees
Benchmark BSE 200 TRI · data as of 30 Sep 2026
Quant Long Short Fund, a Category III long-short AIF from Astratinvest Financial Advisors, returned 14.73% (gross of fees) in the year to 30 Sep 2026. It began on 17 Jun 2025.
Key numbers
- AUM
- —
- Benchmark
- BSE 200 TRI
- Launched
- 17 Jun 2025
- Min. investment
- ₹1 crore
- Returns basis
- Gross of fees
Returns
| Period | This fund | BSE 200 TRI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.67% | −5.60% |
| 3 months | +3.64% | −3.88% |
| 6 months | +24.57% | +7.40% |
| 1 year | +14.73% | −3.21% |
| Since inception | +8.86% | −0.82% |
Gross of fees, as Astratinvest Financial Advisors reports them, to 30 Sep 2026. AIFs report returns on different bases, so compare like with like.
Fund details
- Category
- Category III
- Strategy
- Long-short
- Market-cap style
- Multi / flexi cap
- Asset type
- —
- Benchmark
- BSE 200 TRI
- Fund manager
- Akash Gupta, Shivam Agrawal
Investment approach
To deliver superior risk-adjusted returns by applying systematic, rule-based investment strategies across Indian equities. The fund employs proprietary algorithms with strict risk management, capital protection protocols, and dynamic hedging mechanisms to ensure capital preservation and long-term growth.
The fund harnesses cutting-edge quantitative models to capitalize on both upward and downward market movements through a diversified long-short equity strategy. Leveraging market signals such as strength, volatility, and risk-reward dynamics, the fund aims to generate consistent alpha across market cycles.
About the fund manager
Mr Akash Gupta — Co-founder and Fund Manager
Mr. Akash Gupta is the Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Investment Officer of Astratinvest Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd. He brings extensive expertise in equity markets and quantitative finance, combining deep market knowledge with a forward-looking approach to investment advisory. He holds the prestigious NISM-AIF Fund Manager Certification (Reg. No. NISM202300185256), reflecting his commitment to professional standards and regulatory excellence. Akash began his career in the equity markets in 2016, gaining wideranging exposure across global equities, Indian markets, and emergingasset classes like crypto. A graduate of BITS Pilani with a B.E. (Hons.) degree, he is currently pursuing an MSc. in Financial Engineering from WorldQuant University to further strengthen his quantitative expertise and investment acumen. Before co-founding Astratinvest, Akash founded multiple ventures that highlight his entrepreneurial drive and vision. These include AstratquantLabs Pvt. Ltd., a fintech company focused on quantitative technologies; Astratmutual Pvt. Ltd., an AI-driven platform simplifying mutual fund investments; and Quant Meridian Capital, a holding company built to support long-term financial innovation. In his professional journey, Akash has also held pivotal roles such as Software Developer – Manager Level at Reliance Jio Infocomm Pvt.Ltd., where he led teams working on advanced technology and generative AI projects. His experience at WorldQuant involved financial modeling, global market strategy development, and quantitative research, showcasing his analytical depth and ability to apply scientific methodologies to finance. At Astratinvest, Akash is driven by a vision to transform India’s investment landscape by integrating advanced mathematics, data-driven strategies, and cutting-edge technology. His focus on long-term wealth creation and systematic investing continues to shape the firm’s philosophy and commitment to innovation.
Mr Shivam Agrawal — Co-founder and Fund Manager
Shivam Agrawal is the Co-Founder, Director, and CEO of Astratinvest Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd. He is a seasoned professional in quantitative finance with expertise spanning hedge fund management, algorithmic trading, and advanced data analytics. With a strong academic foundation in mathematics and mechanical engineering from BITS
As the fund house describes it.
FAQs
What has Quant Long Short Fund returned?
14.73% (1-year return) to 30 Sep 2026, gross of fees, as Astratinvest Financial Advisors reports it. 1 month: 0.67%; 3 months: 3.64%; 6 months: 24.57%; 1 year: 14.73%; Since inception: 8.86%.
What kind of AIF is Quant Long Short Fund?
A Category III AIF following a long-short 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). Quant Long Short Fund’s stated minimum is ₹1 crore.
Who manages Quant Long Short Fund?
Astratinvest Financial Advisors runs it; the fund managers are Akash Gupta, Shivam Agrawal.
How are AIF returns reported?
Each fund house reports its own returns on its own basis: Quant Long Short Fund’s are gross of fees. 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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