NEWS UPDATE JUNE 3, 2026
Broaden Your Horizon: The Marcellus Global Equities Fund NFO
International diversification is getting a major upgrade. On June 8, 2026, Marcellus Investment Managers is launching its first-ever Marcellus Global Equities Fund via GIFT City.
Benchmarked against the S&P 500 Net Total Return Index, this Outbound Retail Scheme allows you to invest directly in U.S. Dollars (USD)—providing a natural hedge against rupee depreciation and direct access to global giants.
The NFO Blueprint at a Glance
The Big Catch: The Fund-Level Tax Trap
While this fund offers a smooth route to global markets, its tax structure is one of its biggest hurdles.
Because it operates as a retail trust scheme in GIFT City, taxation happens entirely at the fund level when the fund sells securities, rather than at the individual investor level upon redemption. This creates a massive disadvantage:
- No Loss Offsets: If you exit your units or if the fund incurs losses on its transactions, those capital losses cannot be passed down to you. You cannot set off these fund-level losses against any of your other personal capital gains or income.
Furthermore, high short-term tax brackets paid by the fund internally directly drain the Net Asset Value (NAV), creating an invisible drag on your long-term compounding returns compared to direct foreign stock investing.
Is This Fund Right For You?
This NFO is worth considering only if you:
- Want true USD-denominated assets to fund specific future global goals (like foreign education).
- Are comfortable with the USD 5,000 minimum entry.
- Accept a unique tax structure where fund performance and tax friction are permanently baked directly into the NAV.
Action Step: Retail funds in GIFT city offer simplicity but come with unique tax drag. Before investing the minimum $5,000 via LRS, compare this structure with Irish-domiciled ETFs accessed via international brokers.