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Zerodha Multi Asset Passive FoF

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Zerodha Multi Asset Passive Fund of Fund (FoF) is a single scheme that invests in multiple underlying ETFs / index funds to give a pre-balanced multi-asset portfolio.

Underlying allocation (typical)

Asset class	Approximate weight	Underlying
Equity (large + mid)	~65%	Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund
Debt	~20%	Overnight / liquid ETF
Gold	~10%	Gold ETF
Silver	~5%	Silver ETF

(Weights are illustrative; check scheme document for current.)

Why a multi-asset FoF

One-fund solution: No need to pick equity / debt / gold separately.
Auto-rebalancing: AMC rebalances per mandate.
Tax efficiency: Capital gain only on FoF unit redemption, not internal rebalancing.

Tax treatment

FoF investing in equity ETFs (>65% equity): Equity-MF taxation.
Otherwise: Debt-MF taxation (slab rate post FY 2023-24).

Check scheme document for current categorisation. For complex tax situations, consult a Chartered Accountant.

Fund of Funds: debt

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A debt Fund of Funds (FoF) is an Indian mutual fund scheme that invests in units of other debt mutual fund schemes rather than holding bonds directly. The FoF structure provides single-scheme access to multiple debt categories or multiple debt-fund managers.

For Indian retail investors, debt FoFs are less popular than equity FoFs or gold FoFs given that direct debt-fund investing is straightforward and the FoF wrapper adds TER without commensurate diversification benefit (debt funds tend to have lower idiosyncratic manager risk than equity).

Fund of Funds: domestic equity

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A domestic equity Fund of Funds (FoF) is an Indian mutual fund scheme that invests in units of other domestic equity mutual fund schemes rather than holding stocks directly. The FoF structure provides a single-scheme vehicle for accessing multiple underlying equity funds, simplifying portfolio construction for investors who want multi-manager diversification without the operational complexity of holding multiple direct mutual fund folios.

For Indian retail investors, domestic equity FoFs are a less-common option (compared with international equity FoFs and gold FoFs) given that investors can typically hold multiple domestic equity schemes directly without significant operational burden.

Fund of Funds: gold

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A gold Fund of Funds (FoF) is an Indian mutual fund scheme that invests in units of gold ETFs rather than holding physical gold directly. The FoF structure provides Indian retail investors with a convenient SIP-friendly route to systematic gold accumulation without the operational complexity of direct gold ETF investing (which requires a demat account and exchange-traded transactions).

For Indian retail investors who want gold as a portfolio diversifier or hedge against equity-market downturns, gold FoFs offer the simplest SIP-based accumulation route.

How to set up your first international mutual fund investment (India)

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

An international mutual fund investment provides Indian retail investors access to foreign markets without the operational complexity of LRS (Liberalised Remittance Scheme) or direct foreign broker accounts. The standard route is via Indian-domiciled FoF (Fund of Funds) that invests in foreign ETFs.

Conflict-of-interest disclosure. This guide is published by WebNotes Editorial Team for informational purposes. WebNotes has no commercial relationship with any AMC. No affiliate commission is earned. International investments add currency risk and FEMA / tax complexity; consult a CA for substantial allocations.

Fund of Funds (FoF) in India

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A Fund of Funds (FoF) is a mutual fund scheme that invests in other mutual fund schemes rather than directly in stocks or bonds. FoFs provide a single-scheme structure to access multiple underlying schemes, simplifying portfolio construction and enabling specific allocations (e.g., international equity) that the AMC cannot easily offer directly. The SEBI Fund of Funds framework is regulated under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations 1996 with specific FoF provisions covering investment restrictions, disclosure and taxation.

International fund of funds vs direct foreign brokerage for overseas investing

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Indian investors seeking exposure to overseas equity markets, primarily US equities (S&P 500, Nasdaq) and international indices, can access them through two primary regulated channels: international mutual fund of funds (FoFs) offered by Indian AMCs, or direct foreign brokerage accounts maintained under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).

Both channels allow Indian resident individuals to invest in foreign equity markets, but differ substantially in regulatory framework, tax treatment, transaction process, limits, and cost.

Taxation of Fund of Funds (revised 2024)

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taxation of Fund of Funds (FoFs) in India was revised by the Finance Act 2024, effective 23 July 2024, to create a favourable classification for domestic equity FoFs that invest predominantly in equity-oriented domestic mutual funds. Under the pre-2024 framework, all FoFs – regardless of whether they invested in equity or debt underlying funds – were classified as non-equity and taxed either under Section 112 (LTCG with indexation, pre-April 2023) or as specified mutual funds at slab rate (post-April 2023, per Finance Act 2023). The Finance Act 2024 introduced a new sub-category: a domestic equity FoF that invests at least 90% of its assets in equity-oriented domestic mutual funds now qualifies as equity-oriented and is taxed under Sections 111A and 112A like a direct equity mutual fund.