Alternate Investments Fund

Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is a type of investment fund in India. Investors can use AIF for investing as well as getting benefits. It is a fund of funds that invests in asset classes other than bonds, stocks and cash. It pools funds from investors and invests them under different categories of investments as specified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the benefit of investors.AIF consists of investment funds that are privately pooled that invest in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, managed funds, etc. AIF means an investment that differs from conventional investments such as debt securities, stocks, etc. It is an investment option for high rollers, including domestic and foreign investors in India. Generally, institutions and high net worth individuals invest in AIF as it needs a high investment amount.