Some international funds are still open for investments. Here’s a list.

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Fund of funds (FoFs) that invest in overseas exchange traded funds (ETFs) will stop accepting fresh inflows from 1 April as the mutual fund industry is close to hitting its $1-billion limit to invest in overseas ETFs..

However, investors can still diversify globally as some international funds have headroom to invest in international stocks..

These funds, which invest in overseas securities and overseas mutual funds, have been allowed to invest to the extent that their funds have been redeemed..

Other actively managed funds that remain open for subscription include ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund, Edelweiss US Technology FoF (which invests in JP Morgans US Technology Fund), PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Fund, and Edelweiss Greater China Equity Off-shore Fund..

Bandhan US Equity FoF and Franklin India Feeder Franklin US Opportunities Fund delivered 51% and 47% returns, respectively, due to the underlying funds high weightage to technology stocks..