ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G)

Scheme Introduction

ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund(G) is an open-ended international equity fund designed for investors seeking exposure to companies listed in Japan. The fund aims to participate in the long- term growth potential of the Japanese economy through investments in Japanese equities across sectors and market capitalizations.

 

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 long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity and equity-related securities of companies listed on recognized stock exchanges in Japan. 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 ₹23.86 as on 21 Aug 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 Japan-focused international funds, top holdings are usually diversified across industrial manufacturing, automobiles, robotics, financial services, precision engineering, electronics, and technology companies that benefit from Japan's advanced industrial economy and export-oriented business ecosystem.

 

Top 5 Sector Allocation

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Sector allocation plays an important role in Japan-focused international funds since the performance of industrials, automobiles, automation, robotics, electronics, and financial companies 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
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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 Japanese equities, returns are also influenced by currency movement between the Indian Rupee (INR) and the Japanese Yen (JPY). A weakening Indian Rupee can positively impact returns for Indian investors, while a strengthening Rupee may reduce the benefit from overseas gains.

Currency movement can sometimes have a meaningful impact on international fund performance independent of underlying stock market returns.

Japan Economy & Market Exposure Note:

Japan is one of the world's largest developed economies and is globally recognized for its leadership in automobiles, industrial manufacturing, robotics, electronics, automation, and precision engineering. Japanese companies play an important role in global supply chains and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Japan-focused funds may benefit from themes such as corporate governance reforms, technological innovation, export growth, automation demand, and improving domestic economic activity. At the same time, returns may also be influenced by global trade conditions, currency movements, and monetary policy decisions by the Bank of Japan.

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, currency diversification, and participation in innovation-driven global businesses across multiple economies.

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. Asian equity funds may also experience periods of volatility due to regional economic slowdowns, trade tensions, or changes in global capital flows.

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, diversification across countries and sectors, and long-term participation in global economic growth. The strength of such funds lies in offering broad international diversification and access to globally competitive businesses through a relatively diversified overseas investment structure.