Domestic investors' Chinese bets turn sour as Evergrande weighs

Two China-focused funds are down 11% in the past three months. In comparison, Sensex has gained over 12% during the same period

Domestic investors have been increasingly investing in overseas stocks in a bid to diversify their portfolio. US stocks are the favourite for individual investors, though they have been increasingly looking at Chinese equities given the relatively attractive valuations. However, the regulatory crackdown in China and the latest concerns around Evergrande default have resulted in sub-par returns for investors. Edelweiss Greater China Equity Off-shore Fund and Axis Greater China Equity Fund of Fund are down 11 per cent in the past three months, the data from Value Research shows. In comparison, the Sensex has gained