About Company
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited
The authority behind Portfolio Management Services is Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited. Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited has a section called Portfolio Management Service. Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited (ABSLAMC) is a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group, a well-known Indian conglomerate, and Sun Life Financial Inc., a significant worldwide financial services firm based in Canada that was established in 1994.
ABSL Global Bluechip Equity Fund (IFSC)
Fund Snapshot
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Name of the Fund |
ABSL Global Equity Bluechip Fund (IFSC) |
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Nature of the scheme |
A Restricted Scheme (Non-Retail) classified as Category III close-ended AIF under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations |
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Target Investors |
Resident Individuals (including minors) Resident Entities under automatic route of Overseas Investment Rules NRIs & Foreign Investors |
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Tenure |
4 years from the First Closing; Extendable by up to 1 year with the prior consent of Two-Third Majority of Contributors |
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Target Corpus |
USD 200 million (with green shoe option of USD 200 million) |
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Investment Strategy |
The fund follows a passive investment strategy and will invest in participating shares of Lyptus Capital Fund Ltd, except to meet its liquidity requirements. The investment objective of the fund is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in participating shares of Lyptus Capital Fund Ltd (Feeder Fund) |
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Fund Manager(s) |
Mr. Sudhir S. |
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Units Allotment |
First close on achieving minimum USD 5 Mn commitment and subsequent closings on monthly basis |
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Redemption |
No redemptions allowed throughout the term of the fund |
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Other Expenses |
Refer PPM. At Actuals (up to 0.50%) |
A Feeder to Lyptus Capital Fund Ltd. The fund follows a passive investment strategy and will invest in
participating shares of Lyptus Capital Fund Ltd.
Investment Amount
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Share Class |
Commitment Amount (In USD) |
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A1 & B1 |
150,100 to 2,49,999 |
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A2 & B2 |
250,000 to 9,99,999 |
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A3 & B3 |
1,000,000 & above |
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A4 & B4* |
75,000 & above |
- Share class A – For Resident individuals and entities
- Share class B – For NRIs & Foreign nationals
- Share class A4 & B4 – For Accredited Investors
Management Fee
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Share Class |
Management Fees Per Annum |
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A1 & B1 |
1.50% |
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A2 & B2 |
1.25% |
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A3 & B3 |
1.00% |
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A4 & B4 |
1.75% |
Drawdown
Client has the option of investing in a lump sum or through drawdown. Drawdown is available in two installments: First drawdown—at least 50% of capital commitment at the time of execution of contribution agreement Second drawdown—remaining amount payable at the end of 90 days from the date of the first drawdown.
Asset Allocation
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Instrument |
Normal Allocation (% of Assets) |
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Participating shares of Lyptus Capital Fund Ltd (Feeder Fund) |
95% - 100% |
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Fixed Deposits, Fixed Income Securities & Money Market Instruments |
0% - 5% |
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About Gift City
- Spread over 886 acres of land and being expanded to 2,000 acres.
- Free trade zone with tax incentives enabling flow of financial products and services across borders
- Globally benchmarked IFSC developed by the Government of Gujarat through a joint venture
- Enables domestic financial services companies in cross-border business
What is International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)
- Separate Financial Jurisdiction within India (Full Convertibility)
- Sovereign support, including special carve-outs from domestic laws
- Fully fledged Financial ecosystem with global connections
- IFSC Unit – Treated as a ‘non-resident’
- Unified Financial Regulator (IFSCA) with Globally aligned regulations
ABSLAMC in GIFT City—New Fund Management Destination
ABSLAMC has set up a branch at the International Financial Services Centre (‘IFSC’) in Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (‘GIFT City’)
On November 28, 2022, the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) had granted approval to ABSLAMC to act as a “Registered Fund Management Entity (Non-Retail).” ABSLAMC can carry out Restricted schemes under Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS).
Types of Investments
Resident Indian Investor – Managing India-Dedicated Offshore Funds for NRIs and Foreign Nationals
NRI & Foreign Investors—Global Investments for Resident Indians & Entities.
Benefits of investing in global equities
Global Diversification
Incorporating global equities can enhance risk-adjusted returns, especially during weak periods in the local market
Access to US Dollar savings
Utilizing annual LRS limits consistently ensures future financial requirements in US dollars are met (e.g., education, home requirements, inheritance, etc.).
Invest in companies not available in India
Capitalize on trends such as AI, PC, Mobile, Data Center, IoT, Cloud and high-performance computing by investing in companies unavailable in India.
Avoid home-bias
Only ~1% of Indian savings are in international equities, often driven by patriotism rather than objective financial analysis.
Access to Global Fund Managers
Invest in a top-rated fund management team globally with a historical record of generating excess returns over
the global benchmark.
Lyptus Capital Master Fund LP
Fund Snapshot
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Beta |
0.9x - 1.1x |
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Active Share |
70%+ |
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Holdings |
20-30 names |
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Maximum/Minimum Country Weights |
+/- 15%. |
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Position size |
Equal active position of ~300 bps (floats +/- 100 bps) |
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Minimum Market Cap Threshold |
Greater than $10 billion |
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Forward P/E Ratio |
33.8 |
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P/B Ratio |
7.53 |
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ROE |
34.4% |
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Dividend Yield |
0.59% |
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Median Market Cap ($ million) |
129,492 |
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Weighted Average Market Cap ($ million) |
900,897 |
Fund Overview
The fund adopts a clear and repeatable investment strategy, focusing on 20-30 blue-chip global securities, including those in the US, to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. It is domiciled in the Cayman Islands and is supported by a dedicated investment research team with extensive prior experience at Fidelity.
Fund Manager - Rudy Gopalakrishnan
Rudy Gopalakrishnan is a former Deputy Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments, where he contributed to the International Capital Appreciation Fund from 2007 to 2022, achieving top decile relative returns with assets under management (AUM) of $15 billion. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School (2005-2007) and has prior experience at McKinsey & Company (2002-2005). He earned his BA from Duke University (1998-2002).
Investment Analysts
Rahul Gupta
Rahul Gupta is an Investment Analyst for Global Equities at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked for 17 years, focusing on the Technology sector. He holds a PGDM in Finance from Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management and a B.Com. (Honours) from Shri Ram College of Commerce.
Himanshu Kuriyal
Himanshu Kuriyal has 11 years of experience as an Investment Analyst in Global Equities at Fidelity International, covering sectors such as Consumer and Health Care. He holds an M.Sc. and B.Sc. from IIT Kharagpur and is currently associated with Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.
Fund Strategy
- Invests in 20-30 top global blue-chip companies with >$10 billion market cap, in leading monopolies/duopolies.
- Buy high-quality growth companies at reasonable valuations.
- 70%+ active share, ensuring a unique portfolio with low turnover.
- Aspire for consistent long-term outperformance versus the MSCI ACWI benchmark over any 5-year rolling period, net of all fees, across market cycles.
Strong ESG* integration on a bottom-up & top-down basis
- Portfolio-level ESG rating: 4/5 stars by Morningstar.
- Investigate low-rated ESG companies individually.
- Form an independent view on the external rating's validity.
Investment Philosophy
"QGB" combined with "Triple B" forms the bedrock of our process. We seek companies with the following characteristics:
Barriers to entry
Proven track record, durable long-term growth with sustainable competitive differentiation, and robust unit economics.
Best in class
Great management teams operating bulletproof businesses with strong incremental margins and a low fixed
cost structure.
Brands
Been able to withstand disruption for not just decades, but in some cases, centuries.
Dominant Market Share by Company
- Amazon (US Online Market) - 40%
- Microsoft (Office Software) - 50%
- Visa (Payments ex-China) - 50%
- Broadcom (ASICs) - 60%
- Meta (DAUs) - 60%
- Google (Search) - 90%
- NVDA (GPUs) - 90%
- TSMC (Leading Edge Semis) - 95%
- ASML (EUV Lithography) - 97%
Companies with high and growing competitive moats are a consistent driver of outperformance.
Top 10 Holdings
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Microsoft |
5.8% |
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Nvidia |
5.4% |
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Amazon |
5.1% |
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Meta |
4.6% |
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Broadcom |
4.2% |
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TSMC |
3.7% |
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Arthur Gallagher |
3.2% |
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Alphabet |
3.2% |
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Visa |
3.1% |
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Netflix |
3.1% |
Country Exposure
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US |
70.3% |
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Others |
3.7% |
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UK |
5.5% |
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France |
4.2% |
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Taiwan |
3.7% |
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Canada |
2.9% |
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Argentina |
2.9% |
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Netherlands |
2.9% |
Sector Positioning
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IT |
35% |
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Industrials |
18% |
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CD |
14% |
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Comm Services |
11% |
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Healthcare |
5% |
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Financials |
9% |
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Cash |
8% |
Competitive Advantage Analysis
Tests to determine competitive advantage
- Has ROIC>WACC over long periods?
- Are relative market share gains strong?
- Has there been market share stability historically?
Sources of competitive advantage
- Customer Captivity involves factors such as habit, characterized by high-frequency purchases and brand loyalty, and switching costs, which encompass complexity and high-value-added components, alongside search costs pertinent to specialized products.
- Economies of Scale refer to the business's ability to efficiently transition variable costs into fixed costs.
- Production cost advantages primarily relate to cost efficiencies.
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A. Balasubramanian
A. Balasubramanian is the Managing Director and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited, a position he has held since 2009. Having joined the organization in 1994, he previously served as Chief Investment Officer and has over three decades of industry experience. Under his stewardship, the firm has grown to oversee assets exceeding ₹4 lakh crores. A respected industry veteran, he has served multiple terms as Chairman of AMFI and holds several advisory roles with SEBI and NISM. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and Harvard Business School, his leadership continues to shape India's evolving investment and alternate asset landscape.
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The fund is a Category III close-ended AIF structured through GIFT City IFSC, designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in participating shares of Lyptus Capital Fund Ltd, which focuses on high-quality global blue-chip companies.
The fund is open to Resident Individuals, Resident Entities under the automatic overseas investment route, NRIs, and foreign investors. Separate share classes are available for resident and non-resident investors.
The underlying strategy focuses on 20–30 dominant global businesses with strong competitive advantages, durable growth, and market leadership. Portfolio holdings include companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, and Visa.
Investing through IFSC offers global investment access, simplified regulatory structure, cross-border investment flexibility, and a globally aligned financial ecosystem within India. It is especially beneficial for investors seeking international diversification and US dollar exposure.
The strategy focuses on identifying companies with strong barriers to entry, best-in-class management, durable brands, and sustainable competitive moats. The portfolio emphasizes deep research, concentrated high-conviction investing, and long-term compounding over trend-based investing.