
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) bridge the gap between traditional equities and private markets. Investing across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and private debt, AIFs present low correlation with public stock markets. This makes them an exceptional tool for advanced portfolio diversification, downside protection, and unlocking premium risk-adjusted returns.
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SEBI requires a minimum commitment of ₹1 crore per investor per AIF scheme. Employees and directors of the fund can invest at lower thresholds.
Category I: Venture capital, SME, infrastructure, and social impact funds. Category II: Private equity, real estate, and debt funds. Category III: Hedge funds and funds employing complex trading strategies.
Most AIFs are close-ended with lock-in periods of 3–7 years. Liquidity is limited compared to mutual funds. Category III funds may offer some redemption windows.