Synopsis: This article analyzes the top-performing international mutual funds that provides high returns, highlighting their key holdings, returns, expense ratios and features.
Investing in foreign stocks is difficult to identify, source, and evaluate. International mutual funds are a better option for you to invest in diversified stocks and better understand them. An international mutual fund pools money from multiple investors and invests it in securities worldwide, such as stocks, bonds, and other asset classes. Some mutual funds are focused on specific countries, regions, or global sectors.
Top performing International Mutual Funds in 2025
1. Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF Direct Growth
- 3 year CAGR: 41.6%
- 1 Year CAGR: 41.88%
- AUM: ₹3597.55 Cr
- Expense Ratio: 0.73
- Minimum SIP: ₹100
- Minimum Lumpsum: NA
- Exit load: 1%, if redeemed within 90 days.
- Key Holding: JP Morgan F-US Technology I-A
2. Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct Growth
- 3 year CAGR: 28.3%
- 1 Year CAGR: 20.04%
- AUM: ₹4,436.60 Cr
- Expense Ratio: 0.62%
- Minimum SIP: ₹500
- Minimum Lumpsum: ₹5000
- Exit load: 1% if redeemed within one year.
- Key Holding: Franklin India Feeder Franklin U.S. Opportunities fund
3. Axis Global Innovation FoF Direct Growth
- 3 year CAGR: 28.3%
- 1 Year CAGR: 26.73%
- AUM: ₹605.06 Cr
- Expense Ratio: 0.88
- Minimum SIP: ₹100
- Minimum Lumpsum: ₹100
- Exit load: Units in excess of 10% of the investment,1% will be charged for redemption within 12 months.
- Key Holding: Schroder International Selection Fund Global Disruption Class X USD
Also read: Top 7 Best Performing High-Risk Mutual Funds with Highest Returns in 2025
4. PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities FoF Direct Growth
- 3 Year CAGR: 28.2%
- 1 Year CAGR: 16.54%
- AUM: ₹ 1614.6 Cr
- Expense Ratio: 0.63%
- Minimum SIP: ₹1000
- Minimum lump sum: ₹5000
- Exit load: 0.5%, if redeemed within 90 days.
- Key Holding: PGIM Jennison Global Equity Opportunities Fund USD I Accumulation
5. Kotak Global Innovation Overseas Equity Omni FoF Direct Growth
- 3 year CAGR: 25.06%
- 1 Year CAGR: 24.81%
- AUM: ₹ 529.41 Cr
- Expense Ratio: 0.49%
- Minimum SIP: ₹ 100
- Minimum lump sum: ₹ NA
- Exit load: 1% if redeemed within 1 year
- Key Holding: Wellington Global Innovation Fund USD Class S – 96.04%
- Geninnov Global Master Fund – 3.19%
6. Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Offshore Fund Direct Growth
- 3 year CAGR: 24.45%
- 1 Year CAGR: 33.27%
- AUM: ₹ 159.95 Cr
- Expense Ratio: 0.60%
- Minimum SIP: ₹ 100
- Minimum lump sum: ₹ NA
- Exit load: 1%, if redeemed within 90 days.
- Key Holding: JP Morgan fund Europe Dynamic fund
7. Sundaram Global Brand Theme Equity Active FoF Direct Growth
- 3 year CAGR: 28.01%
- 1 Year CAGR: 25.16%
- AUM: ₹ 138.62 Cr
- Expense Ratio: 1.49%
- Minimum SIP: ₹ 100
- Minimum Lumpsum: ₹ 100
- Exit load: Units more than 25% of the investments, an exit load of 1% if redeemed within 365 days.
| Fund Name | AUM (Cr) | Expense Ratio | 3 years return | 1 year return |
| Edelweiss US Technology Equity FoF Direct Growth | 3597.55 | 0.73 | 41.6% | 46.3% |
| Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF Direct Growth | 4,436.60 | 0.62 | 28.3% | 20% |
| Axis Global Innovation FoF Direct Growth | 605.06 | 0.88 | 28.2% | 28% |
| PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities FoF Direct Growth | 1614.6 | 0.63 | 27% | 16.5% |
| Kotak Global Innovation Overseas Equity Omni FoF Direct Growth | 529.41 | 0.49 | 25.6% | 24.8% |
| Edelweiss Europe Dynamic Equity Offshore Fund Direct Growth | 159.95 | 0.6 | 25.3% | 36% |
| Sundaram Global Brand Theme Equity Active FoF Direct Growth | 138.62 | 1.49 | 25.2% | 28% |
Conclusion
Global mutual funds can be a good strategy for Indian investors to spread their investments and get into the development areas around the world. But still, investors need to take into account currency swings, political risks, and market ups and downs. Selecting funds that have excellent research, a good track record, and checking the fund manager is a must.
Written by Yatheendra N