Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund: India v/s International Returns 2020

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

So what really led to superior performance for Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund: India or International?

Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund (PPLTEF) is one of the few funds that manage Indian and international stocks as one equity portfolio. As per the fund manager, different economies track the different market and economic cycles. Constructing a portfolio using this strategy would not only smoothen the returns but also open up more investment opportunities globally.

For investors, international exposure reduces volatility in returns.

PPLTEF has completed 7.5 years. Since its inception, it has delivered a stellar 18.5% CAGR versus just a 10.5% CAGR from Nifty.

One wonders what led to superior performance for the fund. Is it India stocks or International?

We compiled the data from the monthly portfolio disclosures of Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Direct Plan (G).

We broke down the portfolio into India and International. We computed returns for each portion and then indexed it on a proportionate basis.

Assumptions:

(1) We have used month-end values for computing returns from international stocks; may vary based on the actual purchase price

(2) Indian stocks include cash and cash equivalent & all dividends

(3) Not adjusted for Expense Ratio.

Indian stocks have delivered close to 20% CAGR while International stocks delivered 16% CAGR, both exceeding Nifty’s 10.5% CAGR since inception.

The recent performance of International stocks is far superior versus Indian Stocks. International stocks delivered 19% CAGR from Nov’17 to Nov’20.

International and India Breakup

PPLTEF has maintained less than 30% of its portfolio in International stocks. Income Tax doesn’t allow Equity taxation for funds with less than 65% portfolio in Indian stocks.

Across time periods, the allocation to International stocks is less than 30%. Currency exposure to International stocks is fully hedged, so currency fluctuations don’t add or reduce returns.

Besides, a low churn portfolio and falling expense ratio add to returns. Read more about hidden costs in mutual funds.

Since we had studied the PMS performance of Parag Parikh Investment Advisory, we had recommended PPLTEF to our clients before it completed even 5 years as a mutual fund. Along with our clients, we are delighted to be an early investor in the fund.

Is it good to invest in Parag Parikh long-term equity fund for 10 years?

Yes, it is good for a 10 year period. Given this fund is geographically diversified, conservative in valuation, and focused on quality companies, we believe it is a good fund to have for 10 year period.

Is it the right time to start a SIP in Parag Parikh long-term equity fund direct growth?

If you are a long-term investor (more than 5 years), yes this is a good time to start your SIP.

How good are Parag Parikh long-term equity mutual funds for investment?

PP LTE has completed 7.5 years. Since its inception, it has delivered a stellar 18.5% CAGR versus just a 10.5% CAGR from Nifty.

How do I invest in Parag Parikh Long Term Equity Fund?

You can invest via SIP or make a lump sum investment.

What is Parag Parikh mutual fund?

PP LTE or Parag Parikh mutual fund is a mutual fund with ~35% exposure to International Stocks along with exposure to Indian markets.

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