Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund
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Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund has delivered SIP XIRR of 12.02% over 1Y, 10.52% over 3Y, and 10.96% over 10Y, consistently trailing the category average SIP XIRR of 14.1% (1Y), 16.82% (3Y), and 16.71% (10Y). Against the NIFTY 50, however, the fund shows strong lump-sum outperformance, with a 10Y Fund CAGR of 13.87% versus the benchmark's 10.91% and positive alpha across all periods. Calendar year returns have been uneven, ranging from 36.0% in 2013 to -1.26% in 2022.
The fund exhibits very low beta versus the NIFTY 50 (0.14-0.26 across periods), with downside capture as low as -5.2% over 1Y and 15.8% over 10Y, indicating limited sensitivity to Indian market drawdowns. Risk-adjusted efficiency is solid, with Calmar ratios of 0.36-0.43 across horizons and 7 drawdown events exceeding 10%. The very low upside capture (23-38%) confirms the fund participates only modestly in benchmark rallies, which is typical of an international equity mandate.
The portfolio data as of 2023-07-31 shows only one holding, Jio Financial Services at 0.15% of NAV, with Finance at 0.1% sector exposure, which suggests the data is stale or incomplete rather than representative of the actual international equity portfolio. Investors should verify current holdings before drawing conclusions about diversification. Based on the fund's mandate, it invests in global equities, which would provide geographic diversification relative to domestic Indian funds.
The fund underperforms its Sectoral/Thematic category peers on SIP XIRR across every horizon, lagging the 12Y category average of 16.25% by roughly 4.4 percentage points. Its lump-sum record versus the NIFTY 50 is stronger, with positive alpha in all periods from 1Y (19.33%) to 15Y (4.11%). This mixed picture suggests the fund has been a reasonable lump-sum vehicle but a below-average SIP performer within its category.
This fund suits investors seeking international diversification as a satellite allocation within a broader portfolio, ideally with a 7-10 year horizon given the thematic nature and return variability. It is appropriate for investors with moderate-to-high risk tolerance who can accept calendar year swings from 36.0% to -1.26%. It should not be treated as a core holding, particularly given the below-category SIP returns and the need to verify current portfolio data.
- Consistent positive alpha versus NIFTY 50 across all measured periods, including 19.33% over 1Y and 6.54% over 10Y
- Very low beta (0.14-0.26) and low downside capture (as low as -5.2% over 1Y), offering meaningful insulation from Indian equity drawdowns
- Strong recent calendar year performance with 35.45% in 2025 and 16.27% in 2026 year-to-date
- SIP XIRR trails the category average across all horizons, including 10.96% versus 16.71% over 10Y
- Portfolio holdings data appears stale (single holding at 0.15% of NAV as of 2023-07-31), limiting transparency into current diversification
- High expense ratio of 1.89% and low upside capture (23-38%) limit participation in market rallies
Generated on 06-09-2026, 8:03 PM. Verify before investing.
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The largest peak-to-trough decline in the fund's NAV. Shows the worst-case loss an investor would have experienced at any point in the fund's history.
If you invested ₹1,00,000 every month via SIP, here's how this fund has historically performed across different time horizons.
| Duration | Invested | Median Value | XIRR | Min XIRR | Max XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | ₹12.00 L | ₹12.63 L | 12.0% | -37.3% | 44.3% |
| 3 Years | ₹36.00 L | ₹41.86 L | 10.5% | -6.4% | 27.7% |
| 5 Years | ₹60.00 L | ₹76.82 L | 11.2% | -0.3% | 19.9% |
| 7 Years | ₹84.00 L | ₹1.22 Cr | 11.3% | 1.5% | 17.1% |
| 10 Years | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹2.01 Cr | 11.0% | 6.8% | 15.4% |
| 12 Years | ₹1.44 Cr | ₹3.08 Cr | 11.8% | 8.2% | 14.1% |
SIP returns vs benchmark & category
Annualised SIP return (XIRR) over each rolling horizon — like-for-like, not lump-sum.
| Duration | Fund SIP XIRR | NIFTY 50 | Category avg | Fund edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 12.0% | 14.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% |
| 3 Years | 10.5% | 11.1% | 16.8% | -0.6% |
| 5 Years | 11.2% | 10.4% | 16.9% | +0.8% |
| 7 Years | 11.3% | 10.6% | 16.5% | +0.7% |
| 10 Years | 11.0% | 11.5% | 16.7% | -0.5% |
| 12 Years | 11.8% | 11.4% | 16.3% | +0.5% |
| Duration | Mean | Median | Min | Max | Sharpe | Sortino | % Positive | Cat. Mean | Cat. Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 11.7% | 11.2% | -15.3% | 57.5% | 0.45 | 1.02 | 84% | — | — |
| 3 Years | 9.8% | 10.1% | -0.8% | 22.1% | 0.66 | 1.93 | 100% | — | — |
| 5 Years | 10.4% | 10.3% | 1.4% | 17.0% | 1.44 | 9.35 | 100% | — | — |
| 10 Years | 9.9% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 14.2% | 1.85 | — | 100% | — | — |
Calmar Ratio by Duration
Compared against NIFTY 50
| Duration | Alpha | Beta | Upside Capture | Downside Capture | Fund CAGR | Bench CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +19.33 | 0.14 | 25.3% | -5.2% | 24.6% | -2.4% |
| 3 Years | +15.39 | 0.18 | 34.5% | 9.0% | 22.1% | 7.8% |
| 5 Years | +5.65 | 0.26 | 37.7% | 24.8% | 12.5% | 7.9% |
| 7 Years | +7.20 | 0.21 | 33.7% | 20.6% | 14.9% | 11.9% |
| 10 Years | +6.54 | 0.19 | 29.3% | 15.8% | 13.9% | 10.9% |
| 12 Years | +4.50 | 0.18 | 26.5% | 15.0% | 11.6% | 9.8% |
| 15 Years | +4.11 | 0.14 | 23.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% |
| # | Stock | % of NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jio Financial Services Limited | 0.15% |