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Edelweiss Hybrid Index Fund: Equity and G-Sec in 70:30

20 March 20261 min read
BANKING & FINANCEEdelweiss HybridIndex Fund: Equityand G-Sec in 70:3020 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A fund house brought out a first-of-its-kind product that blends stocks and government bonds inside one passive scheme.

Key facts

  • Launched by: Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC).
  • Type: hybrid passive index fund of equity and G-Secs, a first for India.
  • Split: 70:30, with automatic monthly rebalancing.
  • Index followed: Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 year G-Sec index.

Significance

Investors get a diversified, low-cost option holding growth assets and government securities together.

Exam angle

  • Fund house: Edelweiss AMC.
  • Terms: passive fund, rebalancing, G-Secs, hybrid.

Test yourself

1. Which asset manager launched India's first hybrid passive index fund of equity and G-Secs?

Edelweiss Asset Management launched it.

2. What allocation does Edelweiss's new hybrid passive index fund follow?

It follows a 70:30 split between equity and G-Secs.

3. How often does the Edelweiss hybrid passive index fund rebalance automatically?

Rebalancing happens automatically each month.

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