Fundamental Long
Stock-picking driven by deep research
- Bottom-up, research-driven stock picking
- Long-term holding approach (12+ months)
- Focus on under-researched mid and small-caps
- High conviction, concentrated positions
A Dynamic Opportunities Fund
K3 AIF – India Dedicated Cat III Fund
Disciplined, opportunistic equity investing
Built to compound capital with a downside-aware mindset
About K3 Funds
The journey behind Our Investment Expertise
K3 was built on a simple premise: India's markets reward those who combine deep fundamental research with disciplined risk management. Drawing on 18+ years of experience across global markets, including at Marshall Wace, the K3 Dynamic Opportunities Fund was designed to capture India's growth story while actively managing downside through a long-short, quant-informed approach.
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Journey So Far
Where the Outperformance Came From
Our edge comes from combining bottom-up stock selection with active portfolio construction - going long on high-conviction growth and earnings stories, while using shorts and quant overlays to manage risk through volatility. This blend of fundamental depth and tactical flexibility is what allows us to pursue alpha relative to the Nifty 500, not just track it.
Strategy Framework
How We Run K3
Tactical Positioning
Active sizing, event trades, hedging
- Short-term positions (days to weeks)
- Hedging via futures and options
- Capitalising on short-term inefficiencies
- Strict risk management discipline
Signals & Macro
Data-backed structure for discretion
- Index and breadth signals
- Macro and liquidity indicators
- Market pulse and net exposure overlay
- Diversifies the discretionary book
| Capability | Long-Only Fund | K3 Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Profit when market rises | ||
| Profit when individual longs rise | ||
| Hedge against market drawdowns | ||
| Profit from overvalued / weak names | ||
| Asymmetric risk/reward via options | Limited | |
| Generate alpha in flat / falling markets |
K3’s – Since Inception
Why K3
K3 offers investors a differentiated way to access Indian equities - active, benchmark-agnostic, and built for risk-adjusted returns rather than passive exposure. With monthly redemption, a fee structure aligned to performance, and a small, senior team with real skin in the game making every call, K3 is built for investors who want conviction, not consensus.
83%
Hit rate in down months
(K3 protected capital in 5 of 6)
+720
bps of net alpha vs Nifty 500 TRI
(post-LTCG)
73/27
% of PnL from longs / shorts
(both books contributed meaningfully)
K3 Ethos
How We Think About Investing
Capital Preservation First
We measure success not by upside captured but by downside avoided. The compounding mathematics of a portfolio improve when losses are kept small.
Fundamentals Over Noise
Every investment decision is anchored in deep fundamental research, earnings power, capital allocation, governance and valuation.
Patience and Discipline
We are willing to wait for the right setup. We are also willing to do nothing when nothing is the right thing to do.
Alignment of Interest
Significant personal capital invested alongside investors. Our fee structure rewards performance, not asset gathering.
Transparency
Investors should know what they own, why we own it, and how we are thinking about risk. We communicate clearly and directly.
Honest About Uncertainty
Markets are complex and our edge is incremental, not absolute. We frame views in probabilities and communicate ranges rather than false precision.