There are various types of international mutual funds available for Indian investors. Some of these include the following:
Diversified funds that provide exposure to a wide set of companies belonging to various sectors. For example, a fund investing in the US S&P 500 Index.
Funds providing exposure to companies belonging to one or limited sectors or theme. For example, a fund investing in the Nasdaq 100 Index that has high exposure to IT companies. Similarly, there are sectoral international funds with exposure to mining, agriculture, etc.
Funds providing exposure to companies listed in specific countries. For example, there are international funds that provide exposure to companies in specific countries like Brazil, China, etc.
Funds providing exposure to other asset classes like real estate. For example, international funds that give exposure to real estate in foreign countries by investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed in those countries.