ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G)

Scheme Introduction

ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G) is an open-ended international index fund designed for investors seeking exposure to large global companies listed in the United States through the S&P 500 Index. International index funds typically invest in overseas equities to provide geographical diversification and participation in global economic growth trends.

 

As of {{aum_date}} ,ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G) manages ₹{{aum}} crore in assets. The fund currently holds {{stock_count}} stocks, and the top 10 stocks contribute {{top10_concentration}}% of the portfolio, an important "quick check" for how concentrated (or diversified) the fund is.

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G) is to provide returns that correspond closely to the total returns of the S&P 500 Index, subject to tracking error. The scheme primarily invests in companies that are part of the S&P 500 Index and aims to mirror the index composition as closely as possible. Investors can typically invest and redeem on business days (subject to scheme cut-off timings and applicable exit load).

 

The current NAV of the scheme is ₹24.41 as on 18 Jun 2026, and the risk level is {{risk_level}}.

 

Key Scheme Metrics

ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G) was launched on {{inception_date}} and is benchmarked against{{benchmark_name}}. The scheme is managed by {{fund_manager}} who has been managing the fund since {{fund_managers_duration}} and the fund is also managed by {{fund_managers}}. The exit load of the fund is {{exit_load}}

 

Top 5 holdings

The top 5 holdings of the fund are {{holdings_asset_allocation}}

In international index funds tracking the S&P 500, top holdings are usually large global technology, financial, and consumer companies with significant global market share.

 

Top 5 Sector Allocation

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Sector allocation plays an important role in international funds since the performance of global technology, healthcare, financial, and consumer businesses can significantly influence overall returns.

 

Performance:

ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G)'s recent CAGR returns are {{1y_return}}% (1 year), {{3y_return}}% (3 years) and {{5y_return}}% (5 years). These returns are as of {{peer_comparison_date}}

Against the peer set, the scheme is ranked {{1y_rank}} over 1 year, {{3y_rank}} over 3 years, {{5y_rank}} over 5 years period.

 

How much money would you have made:

If you had invested ₹1,00,000 in ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G) then you would have got:

SIP Invested ₹1,00,000

Duration	Annualized Returns (%)	Current Total Value	Current Total Profit
1 Year	{{1y_return}}%	₹{{1y_total_value}}	₹{{1y_profit}}
3 Year	{{3y_return}}%	₹{{3y_total_value}}	₹{{3y_profit}}
5 Year	{{5y_return}}%	₹{{5y_total_value}}	₹{{5y_profit}}

Note: These are historical returns and they may not repeat in the future.

Always check exit load before investing in any fund.

Equity quants:

As of {{Beta_date}} , the fund's Beta is {{Beta}}.

The fund's Standard Deviation was {{Standard_deviation}}% .

Similarly, Alpha was {{Alpha}}.

Also, Sharpe ratio was {{Sharpe_ratio}}.

Currency Exposure & International Investing Note:

Since the fund invests in US equities, returns are also influenced by USD-INR currency movement. A weakening Indian Rupee can positively impact returns for Indian investors, while a strengthening Rupee may reduce the benefit from overseas gains.

Tracking Error & Passive Investing Note:

As an index fund, one of the important parameters to track is tracking error, which measures how closely the fund replicates the performance of the underlying S&P 500 Index. Lower tracking error generally indicates better replication efficiency.

Who should invest in International Funds?

It may suit investors who want to:

• Diversify beyond Indian markets
• Get exposure to global technology and semiconductor companies
• Participate in long-term growth of developed Asian economies
• Reduce concentration risk associated with investing in a single country
• Stay invested for 5 years or more

Benefits of investing in International Funds:

It offers a few practical benefits: geographical diversification, access to global market leaders,exposure to sectors underrepresented in India such as advanced technology and cloud infrastructure, currency diversification, and participation in innovation-led global growth themes.

Things to consider before investing in International Funds:

International funds are subject to global market volatility, currency fluctuations, geopolitical developments, and regulatory changes across countries. US-focused funds may also experience periods of volatility due to changes in technology sector valuations, interest rates, inflation expectations, and global economic conditions.

Taxation of Multi Asset Allocation Funds:

Since this fund is treated as anon -equity oriented fund:

• Short-term capital gains (≤2 years): taxed at Tax Slab
• Long-term capital gains (>2 years): taxed at 12.5%

Tax rules are subject to change as per regulations.

Conclusion

ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G) is positioned as a global diversification- oriented investment option that provides exposure to large, globally recognized US companies through an actively managed international equity strategy.

A simple way to track whether it is doing its job is to follow three indicators: consistency versus benchmark, portfolio quality, and long-term participation in global economic and technology growth. The strength of such funds lies in offering international diversification and access to innovation-driven businesses through exposure to the world’s largest equity market.