Best International Fund of Funds
Overseas funds of funds route Indian money into international funds and ETFs — the practical way to hold US or global equities through a domestic mutual fund.
Top international fund of funds by 3Y returns
20Direct plan, Growth option — ranked by 3-year CAGR. Open a fund for NAV history, rolling returns, risk metrics and peer rank.
As of 05 Oct 2026, DSP World Gold Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF (Direct plan, Growth option) leads international fund of funds on 3-year CAGR at +56.56%, followed by Mirae Asset Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF Fund of Fund at +41.00% and ICICI Prudential Strategic Metal and Energy Equity Fund of Fund at +34.95%. Across 52 international fund of funds the category averaged +25.30% over three years, at an average expense ratio of 0.63%. All figures are computed from public AMFI NAV history and recomputed daily; past returns do not predict future ones.
NAV data as of 05 Oct 2026. Returns are CAGR for periods ≥1 year, computed from AMFI NAV history. Ratings are WealthTicker’s own, ranked within sub-category peers — not a SEBI or agency rating. See our methodology for every formula. This is data, not investment advice.
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International funds in 2026: how much was the rupee?
01 Oct 2026
The median overseas equity fund-of-funds returned 24.56% in the year to 30 September 2026. The dollar's 8.28% rise against the rupee supplied about 9.5 points.
International funds in September 2026: what changed
18 Sep 2026
The median overseas equity fund-of-funds returned 26.18% in the year to 17 September 2026, down from 44.27% in May. The rupee barely moved in between.
International fund returns in May 2026: the rupee's part
28 May 2026
The median overseas equity fund-of-funds returned 44.27% in the year to 27 May 2026. The dollar's 12.62% rise against the rupee supplied about 16 points of it.
Frequently asked questions
What are international fund of funds?
Overseas funds of funds route Indian money into international funds and ETFs — the practical way to hold US or global equities through a domestic mutual fund.
Which is the best international fund of funds fund right now?
DSP World Gold Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF by DSP currently ranks first among international fund of funds by 3-year CAGR at +56.56%. Rankings move with NAVs — past returns don't guarantee future performance.
What returns have international fund of funds given?
The category has averaged +21.91% over 1 year, +25.30% annualized over 3 years, +13.24% annualized over 5 years — peer averages over the live funds in the category, computed from AMFI NAV history.
How are international fund of funds taxed?
Non-equity taxation: gains within 24 months are taxed at your slab rate; beyond 24 months, at 12.5% as long-term capital gains.