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8 Best Performing Global Mutual Funds 2025

Updated on October 22, 2025 , 81367 views

Nowadays, many investors look to diversify their investment Portfolio across geographical boundaries. Such investors invest in global funds! Global funds are a type of Mutual Funds that invest across countries, including the U.S. These funds primarily invest in companies, which are spread across the world. As the name refers, the fund is global in its approach. It aims to diversify holdings in different parts of the world. The only essential part of this fund is that it should include investments in the country of the investor too.

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Global funds have opened a window for Indian investors to international asset markets and has facilitated diversification. So, it becomes equally important to look at the top performing global funds in India along with other important features of these funds.

Global Investments— Global Funds

Investing in Global Mutual Funds can be a smart move. They give a diverse opportunity to domestic investors in the International markets. Though the investment is done locally through a domestic AMC, it gives an exposure to some of the biggest companies around the world. One of the important benefits of investing in this fund is that your investment is just not concentrated to one country, it is diversified across various markets to earn benefits from International trade developments.

Investing in these funds requires in-depth knowledge of the markets around the world. One needs to be constantly aware of the current political-economic scenario. Moreover, one may have to make a conscious effort to understand and keep a track of Economics in a foreign Market.

Investors can make a good profit by investing in multiple markets through global funds, however, one should not avoid the risk that comes along. The actual risk might vary depending on international conditions, politics, etc. A negative political scenario can harm the financial atmosphere of the particular region. Global funds can also be impacted by both man-made atrocities and natural calamities like earthquakes, tsunamis, riots and war-like situations.

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The time period for a global fund is typically more, which means that this fund is suitable for investors looking at long-term gains.

Top 8 Best Global Mutual Funds FY 25 - 26

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)Since launch (%)2024 (%)
DSP World Gold Fund Growth ₹43.1044
↓ -3.37
₹1,421 500 35.454.276.848.616.18.415.9
DSP World Mining Fund Growth ₹22.5788
↓ -0.59
₹148 500 20.739.830.21816.65.3-8.1
Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund Growth ₹25.4092
↑ 0.07
₹147 1,000 3.615.729.625.2178.35.4
Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund Growth ₹20.1265
↑ 0.03
₹137 1,000 13.532.829.518.85.76.45.9
DSP US Flexible Equity Fund Growth ₹71.1391
↑ 0.62
₹1,000 500 10.737.427.822.717.51617.8
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A Growth ₹44.9711
↑ 0.24
₹250 1,000 723.926.919.312.48.77.4
DSP World Energy Fund Growth ₹22.6539
↓ -0.05
₹98 500 12.24325.816.914.35.2-6.8
Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund Growth ₹29.524
↓ -0.16
₹116 1,000 12.331.62518.68.96.25.9
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 23 Oct 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 8 Funds showcased

CommentaryDSP World Gold FundDSP World Mining FundEdelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore FundEdelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore FundDSP US Flexible Equity FundAditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan ADSP World Energy FundKotak Global Emerging Market Fund
Point 1Highest AUM (₹1,421 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹148 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹147 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹137 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹1,000 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹250 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹98 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹116 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (18 yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (11+ yrs).Established history (11+ yrs).Established history (13+ yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 3★ (top quartile).Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Top rated.Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
Point 4Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.
Point 55Y return: 16.13% (upper mid).5Y return: 16.64% (upper mid).5Y return: 17.04% (top quartile).5Y return: 5.75% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 17.53% (top quartile).5Y return: 12.45% (lower mid).5Y return: 14.33% (lower mid).5Y return: 8.86% (bottom quartile).
Point 63Y return: 48.56% (top quartile).3Y return: 17.97% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 25.23% (top quartile).3Y return: 18.81% (lower mid).3Y return: 22.67% (upper mid).3Y return: 19.34% (upper mid).3Y return: 16.95% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 18.62% (lower mid).
Point 71Y return: 76.84% (top quartile).1Y return: 30.19% (top quartile).1Y return: 29.63% (upper mid).1Y return: 29.52% (upper mid).1Y return: 27.84% (lower mid).1Y return: 26.93% (lower mid).1Y return: 25.76% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 24.99% (bottom quartile).
Point 8Alpha: 3.15 (top quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: -2.83 (bottom quartile).Alpha: -2.48 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 3.25 (top quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: -1.03 (lower mid).
Point 9Sharpe: 1.80 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.73 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 1.16 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.94 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.77 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.27 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.39 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 1.08 (upper mid).
Point 10Information ratio: -1.09 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: -1.21 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.62 (lower mid).Information ratio: -1.15 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.54 (upper mid).

DSP World Gold Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹1,421 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (18 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 16.13% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 48.56% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 76.84% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 3.15 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.80 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.09 (lower mid).

DSP World Mining Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹148 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 16.64% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.97% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 30.19% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.73 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹147 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 17.04% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 25.23% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 29.63% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.16 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹137 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 5.75% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.81% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 29.52% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -2.83 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.94 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -1.21 (bottom quartile).

DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹1,000 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 17.53% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 22.67% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 27.84% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -2.48 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.77 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.62 (lower mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A

  • Upper mid AUM (₹250 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 12.45% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.34% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 26.93% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 3.25 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.27 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.15 (bottom quartile).

DSP World Energy Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹98 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 14.33% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.95% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 25.76% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.39 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹116 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 8.86% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.62% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 24.99% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -1.03 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.08 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.54 (upper mid).
*List of Funds based on Assets >= 50 Crore & Sorted based on 1 Year Return

1. DSP World Gold Fund

"The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in units of MLIIF - WGF. The Scheme may, at the discretion of the Investment Manager, also invest in the units of other similar overseas mutual fund schemes, which may constitute a significant part of its corpus. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in money market securities and/or units of money market/liquid schemes of DSP Merrill Lynch Mutual Fund, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized."

Research Highlights for DSP World Gold Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹1,421 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (18 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 16.13% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 48.56% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 76.84% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 3.15 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.80 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.09 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for DSP World Gold Fund

DSP World Gold Fund
Growth
Launch Date 14 Sep 07
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹43.1044 ↓ -3.37   (-7.25 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,421 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.41
Sharpe Ratio 1.8
Information Ratio -1.09
Alpha Ratio 3.15
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹7,753
30 Sep 22₹6,406
30 Sep 23₹7,497
30 Sep 24₹10,968
30 Sep 25₹21,899

DSP World Gold Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹458,689.
Net Profit of ₹158,689
Invest Now

Returns for DSP World Gold Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -2%
3 Month 35.4%
6 Month 54.2%
1 Year 76.8%
3 Year 48.6%
5 Year 16.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 15.9%
2023 7%
2022 -7.7%
2021 -9%
2020 31.4%
2019 35.1%
2018 -10.7%
2017 -4%
2016 52.7%
2015 -18.5%
Fund Manager information for DSP World Gold Fund
NameSinceTenure
Jay Kothari1 Mar 1312.51 Yr.

Data below for DSP World Gold Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Basic Materials95.55%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.55%
Equity95.62%
Debt0.01%
Other2.83%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF World Gold I2
Investment Fund | -
77%₹1,088 Cr1,545,650
↓ -32,885
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
- | GDX
22%₹318 Cr573,719
Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
1%₹18 Cr
Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -
0%-₹3 Cr

2. DSP World Mining Fund

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in the units of BlackRock Global Funds – World Mining Fund. The Scheme may, at the discretion of the Investment Manager, also invest in the units of other similar overseas mutual fund schemes, which may constitute a significant part of its corpus. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in money market securities and/or money market/liquid schemes of DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time.

Research Highlights for DSP World Mining Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹148 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 16.64% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.97% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 30.19% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.73 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

Below is the key information for DSP World Mining Fund

DSP World Mining Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Dec 09
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹22.5788 ↓ -0.59   (-2.54 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹148 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.14
Sharpe Ratio 0.73
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹12,815
30 Sep 22₹12,989
30 Sep 23₹15,186
30 Sep 24₹17,544
30 Sep 25₹22,443

DSP World Mining Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹458,689.
Net Profit of ₹158,689
Invest Now

Returns for DSP World Mining Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.5%
3 Month 20.7%
6 Month 39.8%
1 Year 30.2%
3 Year 18%
5 Year 16.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 5.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -8.1%
2023 0%
2022 12.2%
2021 18%
2020 34.9%
2019 21.5%
2018 -9.4%
2017 21.1%
2016 49.7%
2015 -36%
Fund Manager information for DSP World Mining Fund
NameSinceTenure
Jay Kothari1 Mar 1312.51 Yr.

Data below for DSP World Mining Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Basic Materials96.53%
Energy1.47%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.67%
Equity98%
Debt0%
Other0.32%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF World Mining I2
Investment Fund | -
99%₹147 Cr196,725
Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
1%₹2 Cr
Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -
0%₹0 Cr

3. Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to provide long term capital growth by investing predominantly in the JPMorgan Funds - Europe Dynamic Fund, an equity fund which invests primarily in an aggressively managed portfolio of European companies.

Research Highlights for Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹147 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 17.04% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 25.23% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 29.63% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.16 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

Below is the key information for Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund

Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund
Growth
Launch Date 7 Feb 14
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹25.4092 ↑ 0.07   (0.29 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹147 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC Edelweiss Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.39
Sharpe Ratio 1.16
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹13,138
30 Sep 22₹10,880
30 Sep 23₹13,862
30 Sep 24₹17,510
30 Sep 25₹22,171

Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹470,047.
Net Profit of ₹170,047
Invest Now

Returns for Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month 3.6%
6 Month 15.7%
1 Year 29.6%
3 Year 25.2%
5 Year 17%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 5.4%
2023 17.3%
2022 -6%
2021 17%
2020 13.5%
2019 22.9%
2018 -12.2%
2017 12.5%
2016 -3.9%
2015 5.4%
Fund Manager information for Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund
NameSinceTenure
Bhavesh Jain9 Apr 187.4 Yr.
Bharat Lahoti1 Oct 213.92 Yr.

Data below for Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Off-shore Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services21.74%
Industrials15.78%
Health Care12.05%
Consumer Defensive8.89%
Technology8.85%
Consumer Cyclical8.24%
Energy6.45%
Communication Services5.21%
Utility4.84%
Basic Materials4.35%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.26%
Equity96.39%
Debt0.06%
Other0.29%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
JPM Europe Dynamic I (acc) EUR
Investment Fund | -
99%₹146 Cr264,664
↑ 23,104
Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd.
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
1%₹1 Cr
Net Receivables/(Payables)
CBLO | -
0%₹0 Cr
Accrued Interest
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
0%₹0 Cr

4. Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to provide long term capital growth by investing predominantly in the JPMorgan Funds - Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, an equity fund which invests primarily in an aggressively managed portfolio of emerging market companies

Research Highlights for Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹137 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 5.75% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.81% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 29.52% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -2.83 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.94 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -1.21 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund

Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund
Growth
Launch Date 7 Jul 14
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹20.1265 ↑ 0.03   (0.14 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹137 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC Edelweiss Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.04
Sharpe Ratio 0.94
Information Ratio -1.21
Alpha Ratio -2.83
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹11,545
30 Sep 22₹8,355
30 Sep 23₹9,226
30 Sep 24₹11,093
30 Sep 25₹13,772

Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹349,120.
Net Profit of ₹49,120
Invest Now

Returns for Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.2%
3 Month 13.5%
6 Month 32.8%
1 Year 29.5%
3 Year 18.8%
5 Year 5.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 5.9%
2023 5.5%
2022 -16.8%
2021 -5.9%
2020 21.7%
2019 25.1%
2018 -7.2%
2017 30%
2016 9.8%
2015 -14.3%
Fund Manager information for Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund
NameSinceTenure
Bhavesh Jain9 Apr 187.4 Yr.
Bharat Lahoti1 Oct 213.92 Yr.

Data below for Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Off-shore Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services28.83%
Technology25.17%
Consumer Cyclical16.94%
Communication Services10.79%
Industrials4.61%
Energy4.01%
Consumer Defensive3.05%
Real Estate2.3%
Health Care1.4%
Basic Materials1.1%
Utility0.11%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.68%
Equity98.31%
Debt0.01%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
JPM Emerging Mkts Opps I (acc) USD
Investment Fund | -
99%₹136 Cr94,755
Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd.
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
1%₹2 Cr
Net Receivables/(Payables)
CBLO | -
0%₹0 Cr
Accrued Interest
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
0%₹0 Cr

5. DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in units of BGF – USFEF. The Scheme may, at the discretion of the Investment Manager also invest in the units of other similar overseas mutual fund schemes, which may constitute a significant part of its corpus. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in money market securities and/or money market/liquid schemes of DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized. It shall be noted ‘similar overseas mutual fund schemes’ shall have investment objective, investment strategy and risk profile/consideration similar to those of BGF – USFEF.

Research Highlights for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹1,000 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 17.53% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 22.67% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 27.84% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -2.48 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.77 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.62 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

DSP US Flexible Equity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Aug 12
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹71.1391 ↑ 0.62   (0.88 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,000 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.55
Sharpe Ratio 0.77
Information Ratio -0.62
Alpha Ratio -2.48
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹13,082
30 Sep 22₹12,159
30 Sep 23₹14,648
30 Sep 24₹18,122
30 Sep 25₹23,384

DSP US Flexible Equity Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹470,047.
Net Profit of ₹170,047
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Returns for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.8%
3 Month 10.7%
6 Month 37.4%
1 Year 27.8%
3 Year 22.7%
5 Year 17.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 16%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 17.8%
2023 22%
2022 -5.9%
2021 24.2%
2020 22.6%
2019 27.5%
2018 -1.1%
2017 15.5%
2016 9.8%
2015 2.5%
Fund Manager information for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund
NameSinceTenure
Jay Kothari1 Mar 1312.51 Yr.

Data below for DSP US Flexible Equity Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Technology33.83%
Financial Services17%
Communication Services13.87%
Health Care10.58%
Consumer Cyclical10.54%
Industrials6.42%
Basic Materials3.05%
Energy2.38%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.31%
Equity97.67%
Debt0.02%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF US Flexible Equity I2
Investment Fund | -
99%₹992 Cr2,024,037
Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
1%₹9 Cr
Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -
0%-₹2 Cr

6. Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A

An Open-ended diversified equity scheme with an objective to generate long-term growth of capital, by investing predominantly in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities in the international markets

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A

  • Upper mid AUM (₹250 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 12.45% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.34% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 26.93% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 3.25 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.27 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.15 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A
Growth
Launch Date 31 Oct 07
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹44.9711 ↑ 0.24   (0.54 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹250 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.52
Sharpe Ratio 1.27
Information Ratio -1.15
Alpha Ratio 3.25
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹12,181
30 Sep 22₹10,641
30 Sep 23₹12,012
30 Sep 24₹14,785
30 Sep 25₹18,491

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹415,684.
Net Profit of ₹115,684
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Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.3%
3 Month 7%
6 Month 23.9%
1 Year 26.9%
3 Year 19.3%
5 Year 12.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.4%
2023 8.6%
2022 -2.1%
2021 13.5%
2020 13.2%
2019 24.7%
2018 4.1%
2017 13.5%
2016 -2.1%
2015 0%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A
NameSinceTenure
Dhaval Joshi21 Nov 222.78 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Technology26.13%
Financial Services18.49%
Industrials11.76%
Communication Services10.46%
Consumer Cyclical7.77%
Health Care7.23%
Consumer Defensive3.83%
Basic Materials3.6%
Utility2.44%
Energy2.38%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.91%
Equity94.09%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
NVIDIA Corp (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | NVD
7%₹18 Cr11,700
↑ 900
Microsoft Corp (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | MSFT
5%₹13 Cr2,800
↑ 400
Alphabet Inc Class A (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | GOOGL
3%₹8 Cr4,200
Meta Platforms Inc Class A (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | META
3%₹8 Cr1,200
↑ 300
Apple Inc (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | APC
3%₹7 Cr3,400
Amazon.com Inc (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | AMZN
3%₹6 Cr3,100
Bawag Group AG Ordinary Shares (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | BG
2%₹5 Cr4,400
Webster Financial Corp (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 25 | WBS
2%₹5 Cr9,000
Prudential PLC (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | PRU
2%₹5 Cr42,000
NatWest Group PLC (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 25 | RYSD
2%₹5 Cr80,300
↑ 29,400

7. DSP World Energy Fund

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in the units of BlackRock Global Funds – World Energy Fund and BlackRock Global Funds – New Energy Fund. The Scheme may, at the discretion of the Investment Manager, also invest in the units of other similar overseas mutual fund schemes, which may constitute a significant part of its corpus. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in money market securities and/or money market/liquid schemes of DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time.

Research Highlights for DSP World Energy Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹98 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 14.33% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.95% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 25.76% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.39 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for DSP World Energy Fund

DSP World Energy Fund
Growth
Launch Date 14 Aug 09
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹22.6539 ↓ -0.05   (-0.20 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹98 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.18
Sharpe Ratio 0.39
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹14,983
30 Sep 22₹12,428
30 Sep 23₹14,420
30 Sep 24₹16,902
30 Sep 25₹19,501

DSP World Energy Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹436,710.
Net Profit of ₹136,710
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Returns for DSP World Energy Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 3.7%
3 Month 12.2%
6 Month 43%
1 Year 25.8%
3 Year 16.9%
5 Year 14.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 5.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -6.8%
2023 12.9%
2022 -8.6%
2021 29.5%
2020 0%
2019 18.2%
2018 -11.3%
2017 -1.9%
2016 22.5%
2015 -20.9%
Fund Manager information for DSP World Energy Fund
NameSinceTenure
Jay Kothari1 Mar 1312.51 Yr.

Data below for DSP World Energy Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials32.28%
Technology31.74%
Utility24.04%
Basic Materials7.31%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.61%
Equity95.36%
Debt0.04%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF Sustainable Energy I2
Investment Fund | -
99%₹98 Cr510,020
Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
1%₹1 Cr
Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -
0%₹0 Cr

8. Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in an overseas mutual fund scheme that invests in a diversified portfolio of securities as prescribed by SEBI from time to time in global emerging markets.

Research Highlights for Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹116 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 8.86% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.62% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 24.99% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -1.03 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.08 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.54 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund

Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 26 Sep 07
NAV (23 Oct 25) ₹29.524 ↓ -0.16   (-0.54 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹116 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Global
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.64
Sharpe Ratio 1.08
Information Ratio -0.54
Alpha Ratio -1.03
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹12,091
30 Sep 22₹9,640
30 Sep 23₹10,605
30 Sep 24₹12,889
30 Sep 25₹16,001

Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹376,357.
Net Profit of ₹76,357
Invest Now

Returns for Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 23 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 12.3%
6 Month 31.6%
1 Year 25%
3 Year 18.6%
5 Year 8.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 5.9%
2023 10.8%
2022 -15%
2021 -0.5%
2020 29.1%
2019 21.4%
2018 -14.4%
2017 30.4%
2016 -1.2%
2015 -4.6%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund
NameSinceTenure
Arjun Khanna9 May 196.32 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Technology24.07%
Financial Services22.6%
Consumer Cyclical17.51%
Communication Services8.51%
Basic Materials7.03%
Industrials5.65%
Energy4.96%
Health Care3.89%
Consumer Defensive1.97%
Utility0.51%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.29%
Equity96.71%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
CI Emerging Markets Class A
Investment Fund | -
98%₹113 Cr461,303
↑ 24,494
Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
3%₹3 Cr
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
Net Current Assets | -
1%-₹1 Cr

Unique Features of Global Funds

Some of the feature of global mutual funds are:

Returns

The return here depends on multiple parameters. It could vary time to time.

Risk Factor

Global funds could be affected by many risks such as country specific macro-economic risk, currency risk, regulation risk or geopolitical risk. Thus, investors should ensure that they have a thorough knowledge about this fund.

Hedge

Global funds functions as a hedge against Inflation

Global Funds Taxation

Taxation for global funds are treated like Debt fund. Short-term gains which are lesser than 3 years, are taxed according to the existing Income-tax slab of the investor. Long-term gains are taxed 10 percent without indexation and 20 percent with indexation.

How to Invest in Global Funds Online?

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  2. Complete your Registration and KYC Process

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Conclusion

Looking at the risk level of global funds, investors wanting to invest in global funds should hold a high-risk appetite. The best way to invest in a global fund is through a SIP. A Systematic Investment plan can benefit from rupee-cost averaging. It can also prevent you from the dual Volatility that may occur in global funds due to the currency rate fluctuations and unpredictable behavior of equity markets.

Disclaimer:
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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