Edelweiss Mutual Fund is launching a Greater China equity fund for retail investors through the GIFT City IFSC platform, marking its first international product under this structure. The fund will provide exposure to companies across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, mirroring the strategy of Edelweiss’s existing Greater China offshore feeder fund. This new fund is designed specifically for retail participation and will be the first of many international offerings to follow.
The fund will feed into the same underlying portfolio as Edelweiss’s current Greater China product, ensuring continuity in investment approach. The minimum investment required is $5,000, with $1,000 for additions, and the expense ratios stand at 0.50% p.a. (Direct Plan) and 1.50% p.a. (Regular Plan), excluding underlying fees. There is no exit load, and online onboarding will launch soon.
The portfolio will focus on technology, consumer discretionary, and financials, which are key to Greater China’s economy. This move allows Indian retail investors to invest in international markets without being subject to domestic mutual fund foreign limits. Edelweiss’s existing Greater China Equity Offshore Fund has delivered an average annual return of 38.41% since its inception in 2013 and has assets under management of Rs 2,534.28 crore as of December 12, 2025.
Other similar products in the market include the Axis Greater China Equity Fund of Fund, Nippon India ETF Hang Seng BeES, and Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF and its corresponding FoF. However, due to SEBI’s overseas investment limits, some of these products are currently closed to new investments. Edelweiss’s new fund offers a unique opportunity for retail investors to gain exposure to the Greater China region, and the company plans to launch more international products in the future.
Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss MF, expressed her excitement about the launch, stating that it is a significant milestone for the company. She emphasized that the new fund is designed specifically for retail investors and will provide them with access to a diversified portfolio of companies in the Greater China region. With the launch of this fund, Edelweiss aims to provide Indian retail investors with a new investment opportunity and expand its presence in the international market.