Indian investors who diversified their portfolios and invested beyond domestic equities have been rewarded handsomely this year.
Several international mutual funds and fund-of-funds (FoFs) have delivered returns as high as 72% over the past year — far outperforming Indian markets.
The impressive performance was largely driven by global rallies in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), consumer spending, and commodities, which pushed international markets to record highs.
Top-Performing Global Funds
According to ACE Mutual Fund data (as of October 20, 2025), the top 10 international funds gave one-year returns ranging between 33% and 72%.
Leading the list is the Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF, which delivered a stellar 71.78% return in one year and 62.72% over three years.
Close behind is the Invesco Global Consumer Trends FoF, which surged 52.65%, boosted by the strong performance of global consumer brands and digital commerce giants.
Other US-focused funds also posted strong results:
Mirae Asset S&P 500 Top 50 ETF FoF: 49.91% return in one year
Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FoF: 42.48% return in one year
Even funds outside the tech sector did well.
The DSP World Mining Overseas Equity FoF gained 32.83%, supported by rising global commodity prices and strong performance in the mining sector.
In comparison, India’s Nifty index rose just 5.7% during the same period — highlighting how global diversification helped investors earn significantly better returns.
A Good Year for Global Diversification
This year proved that investing globally can be a smart move. Markets driven by AI, technology, and resources have outperformed Indian equities, giving investors an edge who looked beyond domestic opportunities.
Meanwhile, gold and silver prices have stabilized after a brief correction, with gold hovering around $4,050 per ounce and silver near $48 per ounce.
Experts say the dip came as investors shifted towards riskier assets, driven by optimism over US–India trade relations and lower demand for safe-haven assets.
The Bottom Line
For Indian investors, 2025 has been the year of global growth.
Those who diversified into international funds have seen stronger returns, proving that spreading investments beyond borders can pay off handsomely in the long run.
