Quant Mutual Fund Introduces Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Scheme Targeting Smaller Companies

Quant Mutual Fund announced the launch of its Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund, a hybrid product combining long exposure to mid- and small-cap equities with tactical short positions to manage volatility. The scheme seeks alpha generation through sector rotation and quantitative modeling, offering a differentiated approach to market-neutral investing. Fund managers said the structure aims to capture upside while protecting against downside swings. The new offering expands Quant’s alternative product lineup as demand grows for risk-adjusted equity strategies among Indian investors.