Best Equity International Mutual Funds Based on 5-Year CAGR for September 2026

For September 2026, several international equity mutual funds demonstrated strong performance based on their 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). These funds offer diverse investment opportunities in global markets, with varying levels of risk and returns. 

Top 5 Equity International Mutual Funds 

Note: In the above data, the NAV is as of August 28, 2026, and AUM as of July 31, 2026. 

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund 

The Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund, managed by Swapnil P Mayekar, is an open-ended fund with an Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹4,499.9 crore. Launched on April 28, 2020, it tracks the S&P 500 - TRI and has a 5-year return of 17.23%. The fund's expense ratio is 1.07%, and it has a NAV of ₹32.74, with a 52-week high of ₹33.12 and a low of ₹25.24. 

ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund 

Managed by Ritesh Lunawat, the ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund has an AUM of ₹3,821 crore. This open-ended fund, which started on July 6, 2012, follows the S&P 500 index. It has a 5-year return of 12.75%, with an expense ratio of 1.97%. The fund's NAV stands at ₹83.71, matching its 52-week high, with a low of ₹66.2. 

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund  

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund, under the management of Dhaval Joshi, has an AUM of ₹326.8 crore. This fund, launched on October 31, 2007, tracks the S&P Global 1200 and has a 5-year return of 11.49%. Its expense ratio is 2.57%, with a NAV of ₹52.81, a 52-week high of ₹54.18, and a low of ₹43.5. 

Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund 

Kinjal Desai manages the Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund, which has an AUM of ₹781.8 crore. This open-ended fund, initiated on July 23, 2015, follows the S&P 500 - TRI. It has a 5-year return of 11.16%, with an expense ratio of 2.42%. The fund's NAV is ₹43.24, matching its 52-week high, with a low of ₹34.54. 

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Nippon India Japan Equity Fund 

The Nippon India Japan Equity Fund, also managed by Kinjal Desai, has an AUM of ₹340.5 crore. Launched on August 26, 2014, it tracks the S&P Japan 500 - TRI and has a 5-year return of 10.63%. The fund's expense ratio is 2.56%, with a NAV of ₹28.26, a 52-week high of ₹28.75, and a low of ₹21.32. 

Conclusion 

For September 2026, the Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund led with a 5-year CAGR of 17.23%, followed by ICICI Pru US Bluechip Equity Fund at 12.75%. Aditya Birla SL International Equity Fund and Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund showed returns of 11.49% and 11.16%, respectively. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities or companies mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

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