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As 2026 begins, we are taking a moment to reflect on 2025.
The last year saw steady changes in how Indian investors approached global investing, from portfolio construction to the tools they used along the way.
Here is a brief look at some of the key moments from the year.
Key Highlights from 2025
Average Portfolio Size
Copy: The average global portfolio size grew steadily in 2025, reflecting regular additions and a longer-term approach to investing.
Metric: $8,990 average portfolio size by the end of 2025
Investing Through the Year
Copy: Despite periods of volatility, most investors stayed invested in global markets through 2025.
Metric: 41% of investors added to their portfolios more than once during the year
Diversification in Portfolios
Copy: Portfolios became more balanced, with investors spreading exposure across instruments rather than concentrating on a few positions.
Metric: 42% of portfolios held both stocks and ETFs
Snapshots From Our First International Team Offsite, Thailand 2025
Portfolio Preferences in 2025
An overview of how top trades were split across stocks and ETFs.
(based on number of trades)
| Stocks | % of top 10 trades | ETFs | % of top 10 trades |
| TSLA | 15.70% | VOO | 24.97% |
| NVDA | 14.20% | QQQ | 20.99% |
| AMZN | 13.20% | QQQM | 15.36% |
| AAPL | 12.50% | SOXX | 9.30% |
| MSFT | 10.20% | VGT | 6.46% |
| META | 8.80% | SMH | 4.96% |
| GOOGL | 8.80% | SCHD | 4.68% |
| AMD | 6.40% | ARKK | 4.66% |
| TSM | 5.60% | IVV | 4.49% |
| GOOG | 4.70% | VTI | 4.12% |
Key Updates on the Vested Platform in 2025
01 Launched Global Funds, enabling investors to diversify across global markets through familiar fund structures, with access to funds managed by leading global asset managers such as BlackRock, Fidelity International, Morgan Stanley, and others, across 50+ countries.
02 Offered access to the DSP Global Equity Fund, providing an INR-based way for Indian investors to invest globally through GIFT City.
03 Expanded Managed Portfolios offerings, designed for investors who prefer a guided approach to building global exposure across core portfolios and thematic investment strategies.
04 Introduced Private Markets, enabling eligible investors to access opportunities in global private companies such as SpaceX, Stripe, and other late-stage firms.
05 Launched the Asset Transfer module on the Vested app, making it easier to move global portfolios from other brokers into Vested without manual paperwork.
06 Introduced Dividend Tracking and Reporting, helping investors better track global dividend income across stocks and ETFs.
07 Strengthened portfolio reporting and insights, and introduced Dark Mode, helping investors better understand allocation, performance, and long-term trends while improving the overall app experience.
08 Expanded money transfer integrations with partner banks, enabling faster, zero-fee USD deposits through a smooth, integrated experience.
Most Read on Vested in 2025
Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. Bet: The Deal That Changes Everything
An explainer on what the deal means for the global media landscape, competition, and long-term implications for investors. Read more
DSP Global Equity Fund: A New Route for Indians to Go Global via GIFT City
A breakdown of how Global Funds through GIFT City are opening up a simpler, India-friendly way to invest internationally. Read more
A New Chapter in Global Investing: Global Funds by Vested
An overview of why Global Funds matter, how they fit into global portfolios, and what this shift means for Indian investors. Read more
Launch of Global Investor Group (GIG)
GIG Events
In 2025, we launched GIG with in-person meetups across cities.
These sessions focused on open conversations around global investing, portfolio thinking, and long-term decision-making, rather than presentations or pitches.
Online Community
Alongside offline events, we launched GIG’s online communities on WhatsApp and Discourse.
These spaces allow investors to continue discussions, ask questions, and learn from each other beyond events and market hours.
Vested in the News
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Why Are Indian Investors Seeking Global Exposure to Protect Their Rupee?
Coverage on how Indian investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets to manage currency risk and long-term portfolio stability.
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Indian Investors’ Global Exposure Surges 4x to $1.6 Billion; Tesla, NVIDIA Among Top Picks
A report highlighting the sharp rise in overseas investments by Indians and the growing interest in global equities.
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In Search of Returns, More Indians Invest Abroad — Not Just in the US
An analysis of how Indian investors are diversifying across regions including Europe, China, and emerging markets.
Closure
That brings 2025 to a close.
Thank you for investing with Vested.
Onwards to 2026,
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