How-to side pocket segregated portfolio

How to handle segregated portfolio (side pocket) units

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Segregated portfolio (side pocket) is SEBI’s protective mechanism during credit events. It prevents healthy investors from being penalised by mass redemption during distress.

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Market-risk disclaimer. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Side-pocket recovery is uncertain; partial or zero recoveries are common.

Step-by-step procedure

See the procedure infobox above for the seven steps.

Historical examples

YearAMC / schemeTrigger
2019Franklin TempletonVoluntary wind-up (special case)
2018Multiple debt fundsIL&FS default
2019MultipleDHFL default
2020MultipleVarious credit events

Tax treatment

Recovery treated as debt MF redemption:

  • Post April 2023: slab rate (Section 50AA).
  • Pre-2023: depending on holding period.

See also

External references

References

  1. SEBI Circular on Creation of Segregated Portfolio, December 2018.
  2. SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds.
  3. Income Tax Act, 1961, Section 50AA.
  4. AMFI Best Practice Guidelines.

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