Based on 1-year returns, the top performing International funds are Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund Direct-Growth with 93.62% return, Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF Direct-Growth with 55.47% return, and ICICI Prudential Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct-Growth with 54.52% return. The category average 1-year return is 21.22%.
Best International Funds 2026
International funds invest in stocks that are listed outside of India. They help investors diversify their investments globally.
Total Schemes
61
No. of schemes
Total AUM
₹ 0.77Lakh Cr
As on latest
Category Return (5Y)
15.19 %
CAGR
Benchmark Data
NA
This category currently has no benchmark assigned.
Category Returns (%)
| Period | 1M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
International | -6.13 % | 2.82 % | 21.22 % | 28.38 % | 15.19 % | 15.48 % | 15.85 % |
Benchmark Not Available No benchmark assigned | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
About International Funds
What is it?
International funds invest in stocks that are listed outside of India. They help investors diversify their investments globally.
Objective
The objective of international mutual funds is to generate maximum returns by investing in companies listed outside of India.
Suitability and opinion
International mutual funds are best suited for investors with a high appetite for risk. We believe that these funds can be a good option for investors seeking international equity exposure and who want to benefit from growing foreign economies. To get the most out of these you should invest with a time horizon of at least 5 years. You should always check the holdings of funds and invest in those that invest across multiple countries. This will help you in increasing geographical diversification. The recent changes in taxation laws have impacted this category negatively.
International vs Other Categories
5Y CAGR Return Comparison
Key Insights
International delivered 15.19% CAGR over the last 5 years.
It ranks #4 out of 28 categories based on 5Y performance.
Above the category average return of 11.02%.
3 categories outperform it, while 24 categories have lower returns.
Top performer: Sectoral-Auto & Transportation (17.76%).
Lowest performer: Sectoral-Technology (4.60%).
Let's have a closer look
Now let us jump and check about these top 15 mutual fund schemes.
Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct-Growth has given 34.34% annualized returns in the past three years and 20.16% in the last 5 years. The Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 500.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 500.00
AUM
₹ 8,031.84Cr
1Y Returns
19.64%
Expense Ratio
0.19%
Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth has given 22.78% annualized returns in the past three years and 8.68% in the last 5 years. The Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 6,185.00Cr
1Y Returns
10.48%
Expense Ratio
0.53%
Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth has given 31.44% annualized returns in the past three years and 19.27% in the last 5 years. The Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 4,689.32Cr
1Y Returns
24.71%
Expense Ratio
0.34%
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct-Growth has given 27.62% annualized returns in the past three years and 16.80% in the last 5 years. The Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 500.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 500.00
AUM
₹ 4,584.30Cr
1Y Returns
22.89%
Expense Ratio
0.64%
Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF Direct-Growth has given 30.44% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.91% in the last 5 years. The Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 4,547.27Cr
1Y Returns
14.29%
Expense Ratio
0.72%
Axis Greater China Equity FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Axis Greater China Equity FoF Direct-Growth has given 20.10% annualized returns in the past three years and 4.84% in the last 5 years. The Axis Greater China Equity FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Axis Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Axis Greater China Equity FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 3,987.55Cr
1Y Returns
10.67%
Expense Ratio
0.57%
ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Direct Plan-Growth
Fund Performance: ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Direct Plan-Growth has given 20.10% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.26% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Direct Plan-Growth comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Direct Plan-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 3,797.49Cr
1Y Returns
21.82%
Expense Ratio
1.18%
ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct-Growth has given 31.19% annualized returns in the past three years and 18.99% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 1,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 1,000.00
AUM
₹ 3,738.17Cr
1Y Returns
23.93%
Expense Ratio
0.63%
Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF Direct-Growth has given 61.51% annualized returns in the past three years and 35.44% in the last 5 years. The Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 99.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 3,085.28Cr
1Y Returns
55.47%
Expense Ratio
0.04%
Edelweiss Greater China Equity Offshore Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Edelweiss Greater China Equity Offshore Fund Direct-Growth has given 22.40% annualized returns in the past three years and 3.26% in the last 5 years. The Edelweiss Greater China Equity Offshore Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Edelweiss Greater China Equity Offshore Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 2,995.79Cr
1Y Returns
13.48%
Expense Ratio
0.75%
Axis Global Equity Alpha FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Axis Global Equity Alpha FoF Direct-Growth has given 24.37% annualized returns in the past three years and 14.22% in the last 5 years. The Axis Global Equity Alpha FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Axis Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Axis Global Equity Alpha FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 2,485.86Cr
1Y Returns
17.82%
Expense Ratio
0.80%
Kotak Global Emerging Market Overseas Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Kotak Global Emerging Market Overseas Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth has given 24.40% annualized returns in the past three years and 9.63% in the last 5 years. The Kotak Global Emerging Market Overseas Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Kotak Global Emerging Market Overseas Equity Active FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 1,733.15Cr
1Y Returns
22.05%
Expense Ratio
0.77%
HDFC Developed World Overseas Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: HDFC Developed World Overseas Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth has given 26.89% annualized returns in the past three years and 15.76% in the last 5 years. The HDFC Developed World Overseas Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of HDFC Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in HDFC Developed World Overseas Equity Passive FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 1,724.85Cr
1Y Returns
23.18%
Expense Ratio
0.21%
PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities FoF Direct-Growth has given 15.85% annualized returns in the past three years and 4.08% in the last 5 years. The PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of PGIM India Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 1,000.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 1,676.93Cr
1Y Returns
-2.40%
Expense Ratio
0.56%
DSP World Gold Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: DSP World Gold Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF Direct-Growth has given 49.02% annualized returns in the past three years and 25.03% in the last 5 years. The DSP World Gold Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of DSP Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in DSP World Gold Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 1,665.08Cr
1Y Returns
17.54%
Expense Ratio
1.75%
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