NFO Alert: An opportunity to invest in the US stock market—Franklin Templeton launches a new fund; here are its key features.

NFO Alert: This fund will operate as a feeder fund, allowing investors to invest in the FTGF Putnam US Research Fund, which serves as its master fund. The minimum investment amount is 5,000 US dollars.

Franklin US Equity IFSC Fund: Indian investors now have a new option to invest in the US market. Franklin Templeton India has introduced its first outbound fund, the 'Franklin US Equity IFSC Fund,' from GIFT City in Gujarat. This fund provides Indian investors with an opportunity to invest in the US stock market.

The fund will function as a feeder fund, enabling investors to invest in the FTGF Putnam US Research Fund—its master fund. The minimum investment starts at 5,000 US dollars.

Investment in US Company Stocks

The master fund is an actively managed scheme that invests in the US stock market. As of September 30, 2026, its total Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeded 10.6 billion US dollars. It is managed by Putnam Investments, a company under the Franklin Templeton umbrella.

The fund will primarily invest in the stocks of strong companies within the US market. It will select stocks from the S&P 500 index based on in-depth research to identify those with the best potential.

Fund managers will select stocks after evaluating the financial health of the companies, the strength of their businesses, and the risks associated with the investment. According to the company, this strategy has a track record of outperforming its benchmark over the long term.

Over 30 Years of Investment Experience

According to Franklin Templeton, this strategy is backed by more than three decades of investment experience. The fund aims to grow investors' capital over the long term. Rather than simply buying a large number of stocks across various sectors, the fund focuses on selecting high-quality companies through rigorous research and a disciplined approach. Avinash Satwalekar, President of Franklin Templeton India, stated that the launch of this fund via GIFT City will provide Indian investors with new opportunities to invest across various countries and markets.

An Option to Invest in the US Market

Kiran Voleti, Principal Officer at Franklin Templeton Asset Management (IFSC) Private Limited, noted that this is the company’s first outbound fund launched through GIFT City. It offers investors the option to invest in the US market—one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing stock markets.

A Gateway to Overseas Investment via GIFT City

GIFT City is being developed as India’s global financial hub. It serves as a platform to provide Indian investors with avenues for international investment, including access to global stocks, mutual funds, and wealth management services.