Indian investors are increasingly turning to global equities, particularly major U.S. tech stocks, to diversify their portfolios and seek higher returns. Over the past six years, their allocation has surged from $400 million to over $1.6 billion, reflecting growing interest in international investment opportunities.
Diversification has become a priority, as no single market consistently leads year after year. Vested Finance’s 10-year data shows India has topped global returns twice, highlighting the importance of spreading investments globally. Notably, this trend is not limited to metro cities; investors from over 145 cities, with 47% from Tier-II and Tier-III locations, are participating. Younger investors dominate, with 48% under 35 and around 38% starting with under $500, holding an average of 11 global securities, including ETFs.
Indians allocate 68% to stocks, 24% to ETFs, 7% to cash, and 1% to global funds, focusing on high-conviction, long-term portfolios. Top U.S. stock picks include Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Palantir, Broadcom, and AMD, while ETFs—especially Vanguard S&P 500 and Invesco NASDAQ 100—form a significant portion of holdings.
