Quant Mutual Fund has opened the New Fund Offering (NFO) for two new schemes: a Silver ETF and an Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF. The Silver ETF provides exposure to physical silver, while the Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF focuses on arbitrage and debt instruments. These launches offer investors different options for portfolio diversification and income generation strategies.
Quant Mutual Fund has introduced two new investment products as of August 17, 2026, expanding its range of offerings. The fund house has launched the quant Silver ETF and the quant Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Fund (FOF). These schemes cater to different risk profiles and investment objectives, ranging from commodity exposure to hybrid income strategies.
The quant Silver ETF is designed to provide investors with exposure to physical silver. The NFO period for this scheme runs from August 17 to August 19, 2026. This fund is structured to track the domestic price of physical silver, aiming to mirror the underlying asset's performance. The minimum investment for the Silver ETF is set at ₹2,000. Investors looking to diversify their portfolios often consider silver due to its potential to move differently compared to equity markets. However, the scheme carries a 'Very High' risk level, as silver prices are subject to global supply-demand imbalances and significant price volatility. This fund is managed by Sameer Kate and Yug Tibrewal.
Simultaneously, the quant Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF is open for subscription from August 17 to August 31, 2026. This is an open-ended fund of funds that allocates capital primarily across arbitrage opportunities and actively managed debt schemes. The strategy is designed to be dynamic, with the fund managers adjusting the exposure to debt and arbitrage instruments based on the prevailing macroeconomic environment. The minimum application amount for this FOF is ₹5,000. It is managed by a team consisting of Sameer Kate, Sanjeev Sharma, and Varun Pattani.
Investors considering these new schemes should evaluate their existing portfolio allocation and risk tolerance. While the Silver ETF provides a way to gain exposure to precious metals without the logistical burden of physical storage, its price is sensitive to industrial demand and global economic factors. In contrast, the Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF aims for a more balanced approach by combining the potential gains from arbitrage strategies—which seek to profit from price differences in the cash and derivatives markets—with the stability often associated with debt instruments. The Income Plus fund is rated as a 'Moderate' risk scheme.
As with all mutual fund products, these schemes are subject to market risks. There is no assurance that the investment objectives will be met. The performance of these funds will depend on the effectiveness of the fund management team in executing their respective strategies, as well as broader market movements. Investors may track the performance of these funds after their listing and deployment, and review the scheme information documents to understand the specific fees and exit structures involved.