Kotak Quality Overseas
Equity Omni FOF
Your Gateway to Global Investing. Invest in leading global companies through a curated Fund of Funds.
Invest in Microsoft, Google, Meta, Apple and more
with just ₹1,000
NFO Schedule
Opens On
Mar 06, 2026
Closes On
Mar 20, 2026
Minimum Initial Investment: ₹1,000
The Case for Global Equities
India's growth story is strong - but a resilient portfolio can be one which looks beyond borders. Diversify your portfolio beyond domestic markets.
Access to Global Companies
Access world-class companies that are absent from Indian markets.
Geographic Diversification
Can help reduce risk by spreading investments across economies, rates & political cycles.
Currency Hedge
Potential benefit from exposure to multiple currencies, acting as a hedge against domestic currency fluctuations.
Tap Different Growth Engines
Participate in innovation and consumption trends driven by developed economies.
All-Weather Strategy
Quality companies have historically demonstrated the ability to remain resilient across market cycles.
Compounding Power
Financially strong businesses are better positioned to reinvest earnings effectively, driving long-term compounding.
Why Invest in This Fund?
A curated solution designed to provide Indian investors with access to a portfolio of high-quality global companies.
THE QUALITY PREMIUM
In uncertain markets, discipline in selecting the right businesses matters more than ever. Quality companies have historically demonstrated the ability to remain resilient across market cycles while continuing to compound wealth over the long term.
Key Advantages
Compounding Power
Financially strong businesses are better positioned to reinvest earnings effectively, driving long-term compounding.
All-Weather Strategy
Quality companies generally feature high profitability and strong balance sheets to navigate volatile economic cycles.
Tap Different Growth Engines
Participate in global innovation, technological advancements, and consumption trends driven by developed economies.
Market Cap: $ 149 Trillion
Global investing can help enhance a well-rounded portfolio by unlocking opportunities beyond domestic constraints.
India
3.4%
Rest of the World
96.6%
*Data as on 31st Jan 2026 | Source: Bloomberg
A Strategic Gateway
Investor
Your investment journey begins here
Kotak Quality Overseas Equity Omni FOF
The gateway fund of funds
GMO Quality Investment Fund
The underlying global fund
Portfolio of Global Quality Companies
The world's leading businesses
The Currency Advantage
Historical depreciation of the INR against the USD adds a potential layer of returns for Indian investors.
AVG. ANNUAL DEPRECIATION
Over the last two decades, the Indian Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar at an average rate of approx 3% per annum. Investing in globally denominated assets provides an inherent hedge against domestic currency depreciation.
Why Global Allocation?
- 1
Reduced Home Bias
Diversify your portfolio beyond the domestic Indian economy to spread risk.
- 2
Reserve Currency Exposure
Invest in assets heavily tied to the world's primary reserve currencies.
- 3
Portfolio Hedge
Global quality stocks and reserve currencies often tend to demonstrate resilience during global crises.
Defining Quality: The Three Pillars
In uncertain markets, discipline in selecting the right businesses matters more than ever.
High Profitability
Consistently high returns on invested capital over varying cycles.
Strong Balance Sheet
Businesses with low financial leverage and robust financial health.
Stable Growth
A history of consistent earnings and cash flow, demonstrating a durable competitive advantage.
Underlying Fund Holdings
Top 10 Holdings of the GMO Quality Investment Fund
| Company Name | % Net Asset |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.8% |
| Alphabet Inc. | 5.7% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 5.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg | 4.5% |
| Apple Inc. | 4.4% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 4.0% |
| Lam Research Corp | 4.0% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 3.7% |
| Amazon.com Inc | 3.6% |
| Accenture PLC | 2.7% |
*Data as on 31 Jan 2026. Source: GMO Factsheet. The portfolio is of the underlying fund.
Portfolio Characteristics
A look inside the Underlying GMO Quality Investment Fund.
IT Dominance
The portfolio leans heavily into structural global growth, with 35.4% allocated to the Information Technology sector.
Health Care Focus
Providing stability and defensive growth, Health Care makes up 24.6% of the sector allocation.
US Market Exposure
The US region accounts for 76% of the exposure, capturing the world's most robust quality companies.
Diversified Rest of World
Includes strategic allocations in the UK (6.6%), Taiwan (4.5%), France (4.4%), and other key developed regions to spread risk.
Financials & Communications
Rounding out the portfolio with solid exposures in Financials (10.9%) and Communication Services (10.7%).
A Strategic Gateway
An efficient route for Indian investors to access a focused portfolio of high-quality global businesses spanning a $149 tn market cap pool.
Trailing Returns Snapshot
GMO Quality Investment Fund vs MSCI World Index (Annualised in USD)
3 Year Trailing
5 Year Trailing
10 Year Trailing
*Source: GMO Factsheet. Data in USD terms calculated directly. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
Inside the GMO Quality Investment Fund
Explore the exact allocations, risk stats, and management behind your investment.
Total Assets (AUM)
$7.8bn USD
Fund Inception
Nov 10, 2010
Fund Manager
GMO
Factsheet Date
Jan 31, 2026
Structural Growth Focus
The fund's strategy heavily favors sectors with strong compounding power and stable cash flows, primarily Information Technology and Health Care, which combined make up 60% of the portfolio.
- Low exposure to cyclical sectors (Materials, Energy: 0%)
- High focus on historically resilient businesses
Developed Market Dominance
The underlying fund mitigates emerging market volatility by concentrating investments in highly regulated, developed markets—specifically the US and established European economies.
76%
U.S. Exposure
5-Year Trailing Risk Profile
The GMO fund exhibits favorable risk-adjusted returns compared to typical market benchmarks.
Alpha (Jensen's)
2.58
Indicates outperformance relative to its expected return based on risk.
Beta
0.93
Slightly less volatile than the broader market benchmark (Beta < 1.0).
Sharpe Ratio
0.82
Positive risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk-free rate.
Standard Dev.
13.89%
Measure of the volatility or dispersion of historical returns.
The Portfolio Management Team
The Focused Equity team behind the GMO Quality Investment Fund brings decades of combined global experience.
Tom Hancock
Joined GMO in 1995
MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; PhD, Harvard University
Ty Cobb, CFA
Joined GMO in 1997
MSF, Suffolk University
Anthony Hene
Joined GMO in 1995
MS, University of Oxford
Is this fund for you?
Ideal for Investors who:
- Are seeking long-term capital growth.
- Want to invest in an open-ended fund of funds scheme.
- Desire exposure to overseas equity-oriented mutual fund schemes based on the Quality Theme.
- Want geographic and currency diversification beyond domestic markets.
- Have a high risk appetite ("Very High" Risk-o-meter).
Not suitable if you:
- Have a short-term investment horizon.
- Are seeking regular income or dividends over capital appreciation.
- Cannot tolerate high volatility associated with global equity markets.
- Prefer exclusively investing in Indian domestic companies.
Fund Facts
Key Information for Investors
| FUND NAME | Kotak Quality Overseas Equity Omni FOF |
| STRUCTURE | Open-Ended Fund of Fund |
| BASE CURRENCY | INR (₹) |
| BENCHMARK | MSCI World Index (TRI) |
WHO CAN INVEST?
Indian resident individuals, Corporates, Trusts, Partnership Firms, and other eligible persons seeking long term capital growth via overseas equity oriented mutual fund schemes.
MIN. INVESTMENT
Top-up/SIP: ₹500
RISK PROFILE
Based on Risk-o-meter
EXIT LOAD
within 90 days. NIL after.
ALLOCATION
In Underlying Funds/ETFs
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