Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to provide long term capital appreciation to investors by primarily investing in equity and equity related securities of companies listed on the recognized stock exchanges of Taiwan and the secondary objective is to generate consistent returns by investing in debt and money market securities of India.

The Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund's investment objective is to generate long-term capital appreciation via equity investment and a consistent return through investing in debt and money market securities. The fund aims to provide excellent diversification following a high-conviction investment strategy in companies listed on the stock exchange of Taiwan.

The fund's investment approach focuses on:

- International Diversification: Primary exposure to Taiwanese equity markets providing geographical diversification for Indian investors

- Active Management: To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities.

- Dual Investment Strategy: Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.

Asset Allocation: The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 96.32% in equities, 0.00% in bonds, and 3.68% in cash and cash equivalents. This allocation reflects the fund's equity-focused approach with minimal debt exposure.

Key Financial Metrics:

- AUM: ₹351.43 Crores as of 26-Aug-25

- Expense Ratio: 1.04% (Direct Plan) as of 26-Aug-25

- CAGR Since Inception: 12.90% since inception

- Recent Performance: 35.15% over the last 1 year and 27.01% over the last 3 years

Fund Managers

The fund is managed by a team of experienced professionals:

Kinjal Desai - Lead Fund Manager

Kinjal Desai is Fund Manager - Overseas Investments at Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited. Her qualifications and experience include:

- Masters in Economics from Warwick University, UK

- Over 10 years of experience at Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited, where she started her career as an Associate

- B.A (Economics), MSc. (Economics) and has cleared CFA Level 1

- Over a decade of experience in the finance sector, currently serving as the Fund Manager for Overseas Investment and Senior Manager at Nippon India Mutual Fund since January 2012

Akshay Sharma - Co-Fund Manager

The fund is managed by Kinjal Desai, Akshay Sharma. Akshay Sharma works alongside Kinjal Desai in managing the fund's portfolio and investment decisions.

About the Fund House (AMC)

Nippon India Mutual Fund is one of India's leading asset management companies with a strong market presence:

- AUM: Managing Assets Under Management (AUM) amounting to Rs. 380049 crores as of December 2023

- Company History: Initially known as Reliance Mutual Fund, it underwent a transformation when Nippon Life Insurance Company, based in Japan, increased its stake to 75%, leading to the renaming of the company as Nippon India Mutual Fund in November 2019

- Market Leadership: It holds the distinction of being the first mutual fund company to be listed on stock exchanges in 2017 during its earlier avatar as Reliance Mutual Fund

- Global Backing: NIMF has been established as a trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 with Nippon Life Insurance Company as its Sponsor and Nippon Life India Trustee Ltd as its Trustee

The AMC offers a comprehensive range of mutual fund schemes across various categories and has built a reputation for professional fund management and investor service excellence.

Should I Invest in Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

This fund may be suitable for investors who:

Ideal For:

- Seek international diversification in their equity portfolio

- Want exposure to Taiwanese equity markets and companies

- Have a high risk tolerance given the Very High risk classification

- Are looking for long-term capital appreciation opportunities

- Can stay invested for extended periods to ride out volatility

Investment Considerations:

- Risk Profile: The fund carries very high risk due to international equity exposure and currency fluctuations

- Minimum Investment: SIP of ₹100 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹500

- Exit Load: 1% if redeemed within 3 months

- Tax Treatment: If you redeem within two years, returns are taxed as per your Income Tax slab. If you redeem after two years, returns exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are taxed at 12.5%

Performance Track Record: The fund has generated 35.15% over the last 1 year and 27.01% over the last 3 years. However, this does not guarantee that the fund will perform similarly in the future.

Investors should carefully evaluate their risk appetite, investment horizon, and portfolio allocation before investing in this international equity fund.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

The NAV varies daily based on market conditions. You can check the latest NAV on Allvest or the fund house website for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

The fund has an AUM of ₹351.43 Crores as of 26-Aug-25, indicating moderate investor interest in this international equity offering.

What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

The expense ratio is 1.04% for the Direct Plan as of 26-Aug-25, which is reasonable for an international equity fund.

What are the returns of Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered a CAGR of 12.90% since inception, reflecting its long-term capital appreciation objective.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹100, making it accessible for small investors to start systematic investing.

How do I invest in Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

You can invest through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing investment amount, and completing the payment process online.

How to start a SIP in Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

Log into Allvest, search for the fund, select SIP option, choose frequency and amount, set up auto-debit, and confirm your SIP registration.

How do I automate an SIP in Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

Set up auto-debit through your bank account on Allvest's platform to ensure automatic monthly investments without manual intervention.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund?

Submit redemption request through Allvest with required units or amount details. Exit load of 1% applies if redeemed within 3 months from investment date.