SIFs vs mutual funds performance in 2026: Equity and hybrid scheme returns, risks compared — what investors need to know

SIFs offer long-short strategies that traditional mutual funds generally cannot.

A study compares their downside protection, market recovery, and year-to-date returns, with equity long-short SIFs down 1.8% versus 6.9% for large-cap funds.

Here's what investors need to know.