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Edelweiss Greater China
Equity Fund

Edelweiss Asset Management (IFSC) · IFSCA/Retail/2025-26/008 · Underlying: JPMorgan Funds – Greater China Fund (Luxembourg)

1-Year Return (JPM)
+30.97%
vs MSCI Golden Dragon +28.82% (Feb 2026)
5-Year Return (JPM)
–2.52%
Near all-time low → mean reversion thesis
TER (Direct / Regular)
0.80% / 1.80%
p.a. approx. · Tiered exit load
Redemption
T+10
Business days — slowest of all outbound retail MFs
JPM underlying performance as of February 28, 2026. Fund data from official Edelweiss IFSC documents.

US & Canada-Based Investors: You Are Excluded from This Fund

US and Canada-based investors (including NRIs) are explicitly excluded from the Edelweiss Greater China Equity Fund due to FATCA regulations. This is confirmed in the fund's official documents. Do not invest if you are a US or Canada person or tax resident. If you are unsure of your status, contact Tequity before proceeding.

Fund Overview
Fund ManagersBhavesh Jain & Bharat Lahoti (Edelweiss IFSC team)
IFSCA Reg. No.IFSC/Retail/2025-26/008
StructureOpen-ended active Fund of Funds (FoF)
Underlying FundJPMorgan Funds – Greater China Fund (Luxembourg SICAV, AUM USD 176.7M)
BenchmarkMSCI Golden Dragon Index (China + Taiwan + HK)
CurrencyUSD
Min. InvestmentUSD 5,000 · Additional: USD 500
TER (Direct)~0.80% p.a. (0.50% mgmt + 0.30% OpEx)
TER (Regular)~1.80% p.a. (1.50% mgmt + 0.30% OpEx)
Exit LoadNew investments (from May 1, 2026): 2% ≤395 days · 1% ≤760 days · Nil after
Exit Load (pre-May 1)1% if redeemed within 25 months
Redemption PayoutT+10 business days — plan for illiquidity
TaxLTCG 12.5% (>24M) / STCG 30% (<24M) — provisioned at fund level
Excluded InvestorsUS persons, Canada persons (FATCA)
ContactRiddhish.Shah@edelweissmf.com
What This Fund Invests In — The Greater China Universe

This fund is a feeder: it invests in units of the JPMorgan Funds – Greater China Fund, a Luxembourg-registered SICAV managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The JPM fund has USD 176.7M in AUM and has operated since the early 2000s — it is not a new or untested vehicle.

"Greater China" in investment parlance means Mainland China + Taiwan + Hong Kong. This is not the same as "China." Taiwan (home of TSMC, the world's most critical semiconductor manufacturer) makes up 38.7% of the underlying portfolio. Mainland China is 58.4%. Hong Kong is 2.8%.

The JPM fund follows three investment themes: (1) Technology & Carbon Neutrality — China's AI, semiconductor, and clean energy buildout; (2) Consumption Upgrade — rising middle class and premium consumer spending; (3) Healthcare — demographic-driven health demand. The top holdings reflect these themes: TSMC (semiconductor), Tencent (tech/media), Alibaba (e-commerce/cloud).

The Mean-Reversion Thesis — Why Now May Matter

JPMorgan Asset Management's investment case rests on two observations: (1) The JPM Greater China Fund's 5-year rolling return is near its all-time low — a -2.52% USD return over 5 years as of Feb 2026 is historically extreme. (2) MSCI China's price-to-book ratio is approximately 1.60x vs a 2021 peak of ~6x — valuations near historic lows. Historically, periods of extreme 5-year underperformance in Greater China have been followed by strong multi-year recoveries. This is not a guarantee — it is a probabilistic argument about the risk/reward balance from current prices.

JPMorgan Funds – Greater China Fund Performance (USD, as of Feb 28, 2026)
1 Year
+30.97%
vs benchmark +28.82%
3 Year
+8.62%
vs benchmark +15.04%
5 Year
–2.52%
vs benchmark +2.05%
10 Year
+9.83%
vs benchmark +8.93%

All performance in USD. Strong 1-year outperformance (+30.97% vs benchmark +28.82%) following years of pain. 3-year underperformance reflects the post-2021 Chinese regulatory crackdown period. 5-year negative USD returns reflect the 2021 peak followed by the 2022–2023 selloff. 10-year data shows the fund can outperform over a full cycle. Performance of the underlying JPM fund is not the same as performance of the Edelweiss IFSC feeder — there is an additional layer of fees at the GIFT City fund level.

Portfolio Composition (JPM Greater China Fund, March 2026)

Geographic Allocation

58.4%
Mainland China
38.7%
Taiwan
2.8%
Hong Kong

Sector Allocation

Information Technology
41.4%
Consumer Discretionary
17.8%
Communication Services
13.8%
Financials
8.3%
Others
18.7%

Top 3 Holdings

#CompanyCountryWeight
1TSMCTaiwan9.8%
2Tencent HoldingsChina9.2%
3Alibaba GroupChina6.7%

TSMC at 9.8% is the largest single holding — this reflects Taiwan's dominance in semiconductor manufacturing, not just a China allocation. Tencent + Alibaba together = 15.9% — these are China's two largest internet platforms and have been among the hardest hit in the 2021–2023 regulatory crackdown, which is a key reason the 5-year returns are negative.

Tequity's Analysis

The Highest-Risk, Highest-Conviction Allocation of the Five Outbound Funds

Greater China is not a comfortable allocation — it wasn't in 2022 when Chinese equities lost 40–50%, and it isn't now despite the 1-year recovery. The case for this fund rests entirely on valuation and mean reversion, not on comfort or narrative. That is actually the stronger argument.

  • The valuation case is real: MSCI China at 1.60x P/B vs 2021 peak of ~6x is not a rounding error — it is a 75% compression. When high-quality businesses trade at a fraction of intrinsic value for geopolitical reasons, the subsequent multi-year returns tend to be outsized. This is not certainty — it is asymmetric risk/reward.
  • Taiwan adds structural quality: 38.7% Taiwan (primarily TSMC) is not a China bet — it is a global semiconductor infrastructure bet. TSMC is effectively a monopoly in advanced chip fabrication. Whether AI chips go to Apple, Nvidia, or any other company, TSMC makes them. The geopolitical risk is real but the business quality is exceptional.
  • The 1-year return (+30.97%) is encouraging but not the thesis: The 1-year recovery reflects some normalization after extreme selloffs. The thesis is the next 3–5 years, not the trailing 12 months.
  • Real risks investors must acknowledge: China regulatory risk (another crackdown like 2021 cannot be ruled out), Taiwan strait geopolitical risk, US-China trade tensions, and T+10 redemption which means you cannot exit quickly in a crisis. These are not trivial concerns.

Tequity's positioning: Treat this as a tactical allocation — 10–15% of your global equity portion, not a core holding. The tiered exit load (2%/1%/nil) enforces a minimum 2-year commitment. Do not invest unless you can hold for at least 3 years and tolerate 25–40% drawdowns without panicking. Not suitable for investors who need liquidity within 6 months. US and Canada NRIs: this fund is not available to you.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can US or Canada-based NRIs invest in this fund?+
No. US and Canada persons are explicitly excluded from this fund due to FATCA regulations. This is not a grey area — it is confirmed in the official offer documents. If you are tax-resident in the US or Canada, you cannot invest in the Edelweiss Greater China Equity Fund. Other GIFT City outbound funds may be available — contact Tequity to check eligibility.
Why does it take T+10 business days to receive redemption proceeds?+
The settlement timeline reflects the two-layer structure: your redemption request goes to the Edelweiss GIFT City fund, which then redeems units from the JPMorgan Luxembourg fund, which needs to sell underlying securities. The Luxembourg fund's settlement cycle, combined with cross-border transfer of funds back to GIFT City and then to you, creates the T+10 timeline. This is the slowest of all five outbound retail MFs — the PPFAS funds settle significantly faster. Plan redemptions well in advance of any liquidity need.
Why is the 5-year return negative despite the 1-year return being +30.97%?+
The negative 5-year return (-2.52% USD) reflects what happened in 2021–2023: China's regulatory crackdown on tech companies (Alibaba, Tencent, Didi, private tutoring sector) wiped out 40–50% of Chinese equity values. MSCI China peaked in early 2021 and fell sharply. The 1-year recovery (+30.97%) represents partial normalization as regulations stabilized and companies adapted. The 5-year number includes the crash but also includes the recovery — meaning the crash was so severe it still shows as negative even after a strong recovery year.
What changed with the exit load from May 1, 2026?+
For new investments from May 1, 2026 onwards: 2% exit load if redeemed within 395 days, 1% exit load if redeemed between 395 and 760 days, and nil after 760 days. For investments made before May 1, 2026, the old exit load applies: 1% if redeemed within 25 months. The new structure is stricter, enforcing a longer minimum holding period before exit loads disappear (760 days vs 25 months, which is roughly similar). Tequity recommends treating this as a minimum 3-year commitment regardless.
How is tax handled for resident Indian investors?+
Tax is provisioned at the fund level. LTCG at 12.5% (holding >24 months) and STCG at 30% (<24 months) are calculated and paid by the fund, then the post-tax NAV is declared. Investors redeem at the post-tax NAV — no separate personal capital gains filing required. For non-resident investors, capital gains on IFSC fund units are exempt from Indian tax entirely.

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Quick Facts

Min. InvestmentUSD 5,000
TER (Direct)~0.80% p.a.
TER (Regular)~1.80% p.a.
Exit Load2% · 1% · Nil (tiered)
RedemptionT+10 business days
UnderlyingJPM Greater China Fund
JPM AUMUSD 176.7M
China58.4%
Taiwan38.7%
Hong Kong2.8%
IFSCA Reg.IFSC/Retail/2025-26/008

Eligibility

Who can invest:

Resident Indians (via LRS) NRI (non-US/Canada) OCI (non-US/Canada) Foreign nationals

Confirmed exclusions:

US persons — EXCLUDED Canada persons — EXCLUDED
Non-resident investors: capital gains on IFSC fund units are exempt from Indian tax. Verify your residential status before investing.

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JPMorgan Funds – Greater China Fund performance data as of February 28, 2026. TER figures are approximate. Exit load terms as per Edelweiss IFSC official documents — verify current terms before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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