Zenflow
Defy Market Correlation. Secure Absolute Performance.
Protect your capital when markets retract and amplify gains when they surge. Zenflow Finance provides access to premium Hedge Fund Solutions (Category III AIFs) that utilise leverage, derivatives, and sophisticated arbitrage — all governed by institutional-grade investment research.
Why Hedge Funds Are the New Core
Absolute Returns in Any Market Condition
Diversification is insufficient if all your assets crash together. Our hedge fund strategies are designed to deliver absolute returns — striving for positive performance regardless of whether the Nifty is bullish or bearish. Multi-strategy approaches, event-driven investing (mergers, restructurings, special situations), quantitative and algorithmic strategies, and global macro positioning — structured as SEBI Category III AIFs with the flexibility to use leverage, derivatives, and short-selling.
Features
Why Consider Hedge & Specialised Funds
Absolute Return Focus
Strategies aim to generate positive returns in all market conditions — not benchmarked to indices but targeting absolute performance.
Multi-strategy Approach
Diversified across strategies — long-short equity, event-driven, arbitrage, global macro — reducing dependence on any single approach.
Advanced Risk Management
Sophisticated risk frameworks including VAR limits, stress testing, position sizing, and correlation monitoring at the fund level.
Low Correlation
Hedge fund returns typically show low correlation to traditional equity and bond markets, enhancing portfolio diversification.
Event-driven Alpha
Capture returns from corporate events — mergers, demergers, buybacks, IPOs, and special situations that create pricing inefficiencies.
Quantitative Edge
Some funds employ systematic, algorithm-driven strategies that exploit market microstructure, factor premia, and statistical patterns.
How It Works
Invest in Hedge & Specialised Funds in 4 Steps
Strategy Assessment
Understand the fund's strategy, track record, risk metrics, and how it fits within your overall portfolio allocation.
Qualification & KYC
Complete accredited investor verification and Category III AIF KYC documentation as required by SEBI.
Capital Commitment
Transfer committed capital to the fund. Subscription windows may be monthly, quarterly, or at fund launch.
Performance Tracking
Monitor NAV, risk metrics, strategy attribution, and drawdown reports through your Zenflow dashboard.
Why Zenflow
Curated Access to Top Hedge Funds
Rigorous Manager Evaluation
We evaluate hedge fund managers on risk-adjusted returns, operational infrastructure, team stability, and strategy capacity — not just AUM or marketing.
Independent Risk Oversight
Our risk team independently monitors fund leverage, drawdown, and exposure metrics to provide early warning on emerging risks.
Allocation Sizing
We help you determine the right hedge fund allocation — typically 5-15% of total portfolio — based on your risk tolerance and return objectives.
Get Started
Add Absolute Return Strategies to Your Portfolio
Explore our curated hedge fund and SIF offerings and speak with our alternatives team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions Answered
Yes. Hedge funds operate as Category III AIFs. Under the regulatory framework, they are subject to strict reporting, including monthly leverage disclosures and mandatory hosting of NAV data on depository systems (NSDL/CDSL).
Per SEBI norms, the minimum ticket size remains ₹1 Crore. For employees and directors of the fund manager, this is reduced to ₹25 Lakh. For Large Value Funds catering to Accredited Investors, the threshold is ₹25 Crore with higher flexibility.
Flexibility — Hedge Funds can short the market and use leverage. Complexity — they invest in structured products and complex derivatives off-limits for retail funds. Taxation — Category III AIFs pay tax at the fund level (~42.7% MMR), meaning money that hits your account is yours to keep, tax-free.
Four key factors: High-Water Mark — ensure the fund manager only charges performance fees on new profits. Liquidity Terms — many funds are open-ended with monthly liquidity, but some event-driven funds have 12–24 month lock-ins. Counterparty Risk — we vet prime brokers and custodians to protect against systemic failures.
Yes. Many business owners use Market Neutral or Arbitrage hedge funds as a super-liquid alternative to debt. These provide higher post-tax yield than traditional corporate FDs while maintaining lower volatility than pure equity.
Expert Advisory
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Schedule a call with our advisory team to discuss the right strategy for your goals.
SEBI-registered AIF | Category III
Hedge Funds (Category III AIFs) involve complex trading strategies and the use of leverage, which can significantly increase the risk of loss. Absolute returns are not guaranteed. The fund’s NAV is subject to market fluctuations. Please read the PPM and Contribution Agreement carefully. All activities comply with SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012.
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