23 Dec 2025, 07:58 PM IST i On an average, an investor holds 11 global stocks, Vested Finance said in its report. Indian cumulatively invested $1.6 billion in global stocks in fiscal year 2025, they added. Notably, almost half of the investment came from tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and not just big metros. The study titled, 'How India Invests Globally 2025 Edition', revealed that investors went for a well-rounded portfolio with 63% of them holding a combination of stocks, ETFs, and funds. The country also saw a surge in younger investors, with 48% of them being under the age of 35. Even though investors chose to diversify their portfolios with a mix of stocks, ETFs and global funds, many of them showed long-term conviction to just individual stocks. Therefore, no single global investment strategy could be mapped out for Indian investors by the study. However, it added that there was a greater use of passive products and managed strategies than in previous years. ALSO READ