🟠 AIF – Alternative Investment Fund
AIF is a privately pooled investment vehicle that invests in assets beyond traditional investments like stocks and bonds. It is ideal for high-net-worth investors seeking diversification, higher returns, and alternative strategies.
🔹 Types of AIFs
- Category I – Invests in startups, SMEs, infrastructure (with social/economic impact)
- Category II – Private equity, debt funds (no leverage)
- Category III – Hedge funds, trading strategies (with leverage)
🔹 Who Should Invest?
- HNIs or institutional investors looking for:
- Higher returns through alternative strategies
- Portfolio diversification
- Long-term capital appreciation
- Investors who can handle illiquidity and risk
🔹 Key Highlights
- ✅ Minimum investment ₹1 crore
- ✅ Professionally managed
- ✅ Diversifies beyond mutual funds and PMS
- ✅ Higher risk, potentially higher reward
- ✅ Regulated by SEBI
🔹 Regulatory Overview
- AIFs are regulated under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012
- Must register with SEBI before accepting investments
- Periodic disclosures to investors and regulators are mandatory
💼 AIFs suit investors looking for exclusive opportunities and strategic wealth growth.
🚀 Explore beyond traditional – Invest in AIF.
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