HSBC Brazil Fund-Growth

HSBC Brazil Fund-Growth ranks among the stronger performers in the FoF Overseas category, backed by a 4-star rating. Consistent 3-year performance combined with a strong rating makes this one of the more credible options in its space. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 81/100.

Cost: At 1.24%, the expense ratio runs 110% above the FoF Overseas category average of 0.59%. That gap is worth weighing against the fund's actual performance versus cheaper peers before committing to a long SIP.

Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a strong Sharpe ratio of 1.73 — the fund has generated solid returns relative to the volatility it exposed investors to. Separately, with 25.14% annualised volatility, this is among the more turbulent funds in its space — expect sharp swings in both directions.

Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors whose goals and risk appetite align with a Other fund. Given the Very High risk rating, this fund is not suited to short-term goals or investors who may need to exit within 2-3 years.