Invesco India - Invesco Global Equity Income FoF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Invesco India – Invesco Global Equity Income FoF Direct Growth Plan is an overseas fund of fund with a current NAV of ₹41.9377 as of 10 September 2026 and scheme AUM of ₹311 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 21.39%, 23.15% and 17.57%, and it sits in the High Risk bucket. Our view is that the fund has rewarded long holding periods better than the benchmark, but the path has been uneven, so it suits investors who can accept overseas equity swings.

The portfolio is highly focused, with most assets tied to one overseas mutual fund holding and only a small cash buffer. That concentration can support performance when the underlying strategy works, but it also means the fund can move sharply when global markets or currency trends turn less favourable.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹41.9377 as of 10 Sep 2026
AUM	₹311 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.87%
Launch Date	05 May 2014
Min SIP	₹500
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Fund of Fund
Exit Load	Nil upto 10% of units and 1% for above the limits on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y
Fund Managers	Sagar Gandhi

The fund is managed by Sagar Gandhi.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-3.43%	-4.06%
3M	2.58%	1.37%
1Y	21.39%	-7.31%
3Y	23.15%	6.07%
5Y	17.57%	5.91%

Short-term performance has been mixed, but the fund still held up better than the benchmark over both 1 month and 3 months. The 1-month figure was negative, which tells us the recent run has not been smooth, yet the decline was milder than the benchmark’s decline in the same period.

The picture improves sharply over 1 year and beyond. The fund’s 1-year return is well ahead of the benchmark, and the 3-year and 5-year figures also stay comfortably above the index. That gap suggests the fund has delivered stronger compounding than the benchmark across full market cycles, even though the path to get there has not been steady.

The return pattern also shows that shorter horizons can look different from the medium- and long-term trend. The recent weakness does not erase the stronger 3-year and 5-year record, but it does remind us that overseas equity exposure can move quickly in both directions. For investors, that means patience matters more here than any single month’s reading.

Because the benchmark is NIFTY 50, the comparison is directional rather than a like-for-like overseas index match. Even so, the fund’s returns have consistently stayed ahead across the displayed horizons, which supports a constructive long-term reading despite near-term volatility.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Invesco India – Invesco Global Equity Income FoF Direct Growth Plan	21.39%	23.15%	17.57%
Edelweiss Emerging Markets Opp Eq. Offshore Fund Direct Growth Plan	55.7%	29.52%	11.97%
HSBC Global Emerging Markets Fund Direct Growth Plan	52.99%	29.63%	12.76%
Kotak Global Emerging Market Overseas Equity Active FOF Direct Growth Plan	46%	27.35%	12.66%
HSBC Asia Pacific (Ex Japan) DYF Direct Growth Plan	39.66%	28.4%	15.47%
HSBC Brazil Fund Direct Growth Plan	36.09%	16.75%	9.97%

The fund’s 1-year return trails the stronger peer figures in this group, but its 3-year return still compares well on a longer horizon. That tells us the recent stretch has been more modest than several peers, while the medium-term record remains competitive.

The 5-year comparison is more balanced. The fund’s 5-year return is above every peer listed here, which suggests that its longer compounding pattern has been stronger even though the recent year has not matched the fastest peer gains. In other words, the short-term and long-term peer comparisons tell different stories: some peers have surged recently, while this fund has kept a steadier edge over the longer run.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
Invesco Global Equity Income Fund Accumulated C ##	Overseas Mutual Fund Units	96.34%
Triparty Repo	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	3.75%

The largest holding is substantial at 96.34%, so the fund’s return profile is likely to be closely tied to the performance of that underlying overseas strategy. That single position leaves limited room for diversification inside the fund itself.

The weight drops from 96.34% to 3.75% for the second holding, which means the portfolio is not spread across many separate securities. With only 2 disclosed holdings, the structure is compact and may behave more like a concentrated feeder into one global equity income approach than a broadly diversified basket.

The top disclosed holdings account for 100% of the portfolio, so the visible allocation is fully concentrated in the two reported positions. That concentration could help when the core overseas fund does well, but it may also increase sensitivity to changes in the underlying fund, overseas markets and cash deployment timing.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund is better suited to investors with a high risk tolerance and a longer horizon, because the riskometer reads High Risk and the recent return path has been uneven. The 3-year and 5-year numbers show the strategy can compound well over time, but the 1-month and 1-year moves also show that shorter periods can be choppy.

Our view is that it fits investors who want overseas equity exposure through a focused fund of fund and who can tolerate performance that may differ from domestic equity cycles. The main trade-off is concentration: the portfolio is heavily tied to one underlying overseas fund, which may support stronger long-run outcomes but can also amplify volatility when conditions turn less favourable.

Tax and exit load

Holding period	Tax rate	Description
Units held less than 1 year	20%	Short-term capital gains tax
Units held more than 1 year	12.5%	Long-term capital gains tax

Exit load: Nil up to 10% of units and 1% for above the limit on or before 1 year; nil after 1 year.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Invesco India – Invesco Global Equity Income FoF Direct Growth Plan?
Its current NAV is ₹41.9377 as of 10 September 2026.

How has the fund performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?
Its 1-year return is 21.39%, 3-year return is 23.15% and 5-year return is 17.57%.

How does it compare with the benchmark?
It has beaten the benchmark across every displayed period, including 1 month, 3 months, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years.

How does it compare with the listed peer funds?
Its 1-year return is lower than several listed peers, but its 5-year return is higher than all the peer funds shown here.

Is there a minimum SIP requirement?
Yes, the minimum SIP amount is ₹500.

What risk level and portfolio style does it have?
It is marked High Risk and the portfolio is highly concentrated, with 96.34% in one overseas mutual fund holding and 3.75% in cash and cash equivalents.

Bottom line

The fund’s recent performance has been choppier than its medium- and long-term record, but the longer horizon still looks stronger than the benchmark and more consistent than the short-term swings suggest. Against the listed peers, the latest year is less striking, yet the 5-year record stands out. The fund carries a High Risk label and is built around one dominant overseas holding, so it is most suitable for investors who can tolerate concentration and volatility in exchange for global equity income exposure.

Published on 11 September 2026 at 2:04 PM IST

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Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.