Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Growth - Regular Plan
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 96% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of -28% limits losses during market corrections.
- Generated +12.8% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Over 19 years of operational history across different market cycles.
- Experienced a maximum drawdown of -40.2% during severe market crashes.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | -5.66% | +6.32% | -11.98% |
| 3 Months | -4.11% | -0.20% | -3.91% |
| 6 Months | -2.70% | +5.98% | -8.68% |
| 1 Year | +11.13% | +3.90% | +7.23% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +20.53% | +13.23% | +7.30% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +10.33% | +10.72% | -0.39% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +12.01% | +15.35% | -3.34% |
| 10 Years CAGR | +12.53% | +14.26% | -1.73% |
| Since Inception | +8.94% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +8.55% | +4.03% | +4.52% |
| 2025 | +34.66% | +1.43% | +33.23% |
| 2024 | +7.44% | +20.41% | -12.97% |
| 2023 | +8.58% | +30.70% | -22.12% |
| 2022 | -2.14% | +1.66% | -3.80% |
| 2021 | +13.52% | +30.31% | -16.79% |
| 2020 | +13.24% | +13.54% | -0.30% |
| 2019 | +24.72% | +7.11% | +17.61% |
| 2018 | +4.13% | -5.94% | +10.07% |
| 2017 | +13.47% | +39.22% | -25.75% |
| 2016 | -2.06% | +4.10% | -6.16% |
| 2015 | -0.02% | +1.85% | -1.87% |
| 2014 | +1.67% | +52.06% | -50.39% |
| 2013 | +36.44% | -4.06% | +40.50% |
| 2012 | +16.35% | +26.60% | -10.25% |
| 2011 | +7.86% | -23.05% | +30.91% |
| 2010 | +4.90% | +18.91% | -14.01% |
| 2009 | +26.23% | +77.75% | -51.52% |
| 2008 | -30.06% | -57.13% | +27.07% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -35.25% | +10.69% | +10.91% | +56.16% | 82.7% | 37.5% |
| 3-Year Rolling | -4.14% | +10.40% | +11.18% | +23.62% | 96.2% | 25.1% |
| 5-Year Rolling | +0.91% | +10.28% | +9.98% | +20.04% | 100.0% | 12.3% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-21 | 2008-11-21 | -40.2% | 6 months | 40 months |
| 2020-02-20 | 2020-03-24 | -27.5% | 1 months | 5 months |
| 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-26 | -18.7% | 3 months | 10 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Under normal circumstances, the asset allocation pattern of the scheme shall be as under: | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Equity and Equity related Instruments* (Investment in foreign equity securities | Per Scheme Mandate |
| as permitted by SEBI/RBI) | 90%-100% |
| Liquid^ and Money Market Instruments | 0%-10% |
| Units of InVITs | 0%-10% |
| Units of Mutual Funds# | 0%-10% |
| #As defined by SEBI | Per Scheme Mandate |
| ^Overnight, Liquid & Money Market Funds. | Per Scheme Mandate |
| *Equity securities of overseas companies listed on recognized stock exchanges overseas and ADRs/GDRs issued by Indian Companies in accordance with SEBI guidelines issued from time to time. | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
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
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 337 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as small relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Healthcare Fund | 8.0 | +20.31% | 2.04% | 53.2% | Rs 3,946 cr | Compare → |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Pharma and Healthcare Fund | 7.4 | +19.30% | 2.27% | 50.0% | Rs 1,154 cr | Compare → |
| Nippon India Taiwan Equity fund | 7.2 | +45.47% | 2.39% | -77.2% | Rs 806 cr | Compare → |
| LIC MF Healthcare Fund | 7.1 | +20.28% | 2.72% | 59.8% | Rs 101 cr | Compare → |
| Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund | 7.9 | +22.67% | - | 45.7% | Rs 3,828 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund
What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.55% with a base expense ratio of 2.08%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund is managed by Dhaval Joshi (tenure: 4.0 years since 2022-11-21).
What are the historical returns of Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 20.53% and a 5-year CAGR of 10.33%. Its 1-year return stands at +11.13%.
How large is Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund manages assets of Rs 337 cr, placing it in the 'small' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund scored on MFIQ?
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.8/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 12.80% with a maximum historical drawdown of -40.18%.