Best International Mutual Funds in India for August 2026 Based on 5-Year CAGR: Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund and More

In August 2026, several international mutual funds in India stand out based on their 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).  

Notable among them are the Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund, and ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund.  

These funds have shown consistent performance, making them a point of interest for investors looking to diversify their portfolios with international exposure. 

Note: The above data is as of July 24, 2026, and AUM as of June 30, 2026. 

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund 

Managed by Swapnil P Mayekar, the Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund is an open-ended equity international fund with an AUM of ₹4,487.1 crore. The fund, which began on April 28, 2020, tracks the S&P 500 - TRI. It has a 5-year return of 16.88% and a 1-year return of 29.89%. The fund's expense ratio is 1.06%, with an exit load of 1% if redeemed on or before 7 days. The NAV is ₹31.86 as on July 24, 2026. 

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund 

Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund, managed by Dhaval Joshi, has an AUM of ₹329.3 crore and an expense ratio of 2.59%. Launched on October 31, 2007, it tracks the S&P Global 1200. The fund has a 5-year return of 11.35% and a 1-year return of 23.54%. The exit load is 1% on or before 30 days. The NAV is ₹52.09 as on July 24, 2026. 

ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund 

ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund, managed by Ritesh Lunawat, has an AUM of ₹3,607.3 crore. This open-ended fund, which started on July 6, 2012, follows the S&P 500. Its 5-year return is 10.65%, with a 1-year return of 13.78%. The expense ratio is 1.95%, and the exit load is 1% on or before 1 month. The NAV is ₹75.96 as on July 24, 2026. 

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Nippon India Japan Equity Fund 

Managed by Kinjal Desai, the Nippon India Japan Equity Fund has an AUM of ₹332.1 crore and an expense ratio of 2.41%. Launched on August 26, 2014, it tracks the BSE 500 Japan - TRI. The fund has a 5-year return of 9.98% and a 1-year return of 27.54%. The exit load is 1% on or before 1 year. The NAV is ₹27.14 as of July 24, 2026.  

Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund 

Also managed by Kinjal Desai, the Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund has an AUM of ₹767.2 crore and an expense ratio of 2.45%. It follows the S&P 500 - TRI and has a 5-year return of 9.27%, with a 1-year return of 11.91%. The exit load is 1% on or before 1 month. The NAV is ₹39.99 as on July 24, 2026.  

Conclusion 

In August 2026, the Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund leads with a 5-year CAGR of 16.88%, followed by Aditya Birla SL Intl. Equity Fund at 11.35% and ICICI Pru US Bluechip Equity Fund at 10.65%. Nippon India Japan Equity Fund and Nippon India US Equity Opp Fund have 5-year returns of 9.98% and 9.27%, respectively. 

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