Category
III
Strategy
Long-only
Fund house
The Golden Bird Investment Trust

The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1

+13.66%

1-year return, after expenses and tax, before performance fee

data as of 31 Aug 2026

The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1, a Category III long-only AIF from The Golden Bird Investment Trust, returned 13.66% (after expenses and tax, before performance fee) in the year to 31 Aug 2026. It began on 1 Jun 2025 and manages ₹78.44 crore.

Key numbers

AUM
₹78.44 Cr
Benchmark
—
Launched
1 Jun 2025
Min. investment
₹1 crore
Returns basis
After expenses and tax, before performance fee

Returns

The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1 returns
PeriodThis fund
1 month+1.96%
3 months+1.98%
6 months+22.43%
1 year+13.66%
Since inception+11.61%

After expenses and tax, before performance fee, as The Golden Bird Investment Trust reports them, to 31 Aug 2026. AIFs report returns on different bases, so compare like with like. Benchmark returns weren’t reported.

Fund details

Category
Category III
Strategy
Long-only
Market-cap style
Multi / flexi cap
Asset type
—
Benchmark
—
Fund manager
Sajal Vats

Market-cap mix

  • Large cap14.68%
  • Mid cap11.42%
  • Small cap66.84%
  • Cash7.05%

The five largest holdings are 29.28% of the portfolio.

Investment approach

Our AIF targets India's growth story, giving HNIs and institutional investors a platform to tap into the country's dynamic financial markets and deepening market depth. It invests across a diverse range of assets — from early-stage ventures to established corporations, and listed to unlisted equities — building a resilient, diversified portfolio aimed at maximizing returns. With the Indian AIF industry expanding rapidly, the fund is well-positioned to deliver above-average, risk-adjusted growth, offering both seasoned and diversifying investors a compelling way to participate in India's economic ascendance.

About the fund manager

Mr. Sajal Vats — CIO & Fund Manager

Sajal Vats is the Chief Investment Officer and Fund Manager, bringing a strong background in corporate governance and financial markets. A Company Secretary (ICSI) and NISM-Series-XIX-C certified AIF manager, he leads the fund's investment strategy and portfolio construction across listed and unlisted equities. His work rests on detailed fundamental analysis — financial statements, industry and economic trends and valuation — to identify opportunities, assess risk and translate research into well-reasoned, actionable decisions aligned with the fund's long-term objectives.

As the fund house describes it.

FAQs

What has The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1 returned?

13.66% (1-year return) to 31 Aug 2026, after expenses and tax, before performance fee, as The Golden Bird Investment Trust reports it. 1 month: 1.96%; 3 months: 1.98%; 6 months: 22.43%; 1 year: 13.66%; Since inception: 11.61%.

What kind of AIF is The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1?

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 The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1 manage?

₹78.44 crore as of 31 Aug 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). The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1’s stated minimum is ₹1 crore.

Who manages The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1?

The Golden Bird Investment Trust runs it; the fund manager is Sajal Vats.

How are AIF returns reported?

Each fund house reports its own returns on its own basis: The Golden Bird Investment Trust 1’s are after expenses and tax, before performance fee. 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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