Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund SIF launches Sapphire Equity Long Short SIF

NFO period: 10^th Apr - 24^th Apr, 2026

Highlights of the NFO:

• Scheme type - An open-ended equity investment strategy investing in listed equity and equity related instruments including limited short exposure in equity through derivative instruments


• Investment objective - The investment strategy seeks to generate alpha over the long term by investing across a spectrum of large, mid and small cap companies using long/short equity strategies There is no assurance that the investment objective of the investment strategy will be achieved.


• Product suitability - This product is suitable for investors who are seeking to generate long term capital appreciation. Investment in equity and equity related instruments including limited short exposure in equity through derivative instruments.


• Minimum Application Amount - Rs.10,00,000 and multiples of 10,000 thereafter


• Plan/ Options available - Regular plan & Direct plan having Growth Option and Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) Option (with Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option and Reinvestment of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option).


• Fund Managers - Mr. Arihant Jain


• Benchmark - Nifty 500 TRI.