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3 ETFs to Own If a U.S.-India Trade Deal Succeeds (Plus a Bonus)Written by Nathan Reiff. Posted: 4/25/2026. 
Key Points
- India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6% in fiscal 2027 and could be buoyed by a potential trade agreement with the U.S. government.
- While accessing individual Indian stocks can be tricky for U.S. investors, India-focused ETFs make building exposure much more straightforward.
- EPI, SMIN, and INDH offer varying strategies that may appeal to different investors seeking to bulk up their exposure to Indian equities.
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The United States and India continue negotiations toward an agreement aiming at a trade target of $500 billion by 2030, although as of mid-April 2026 no official deal has been reached. Potential benefits include lower U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and increased flows of industrial, agricultural and technology products. Even without a finalized deal, investors who expect an agreement may have time to position in companies likely to benefit. A mutually beneficial trade arrangement could further boost India's economy—despite an anticipated slowdown partly driven by higher oil prices amid the conflict involving Iran—and India is forecast to grow 6.6% in fiscal 2027. That could give Indian companies additional momentum.
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Because accessing individual Indian equities can be difficult for U.S. investors, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on the country are often one of the easiest ways to gain broader market exposure. An Earnings-Weighted India Fund Focuses on ProfitabilityThe WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (NYSEARCA: EPI) offers broad exposure to roughly 350 Indian stocks, and stands out by weighting holdings by earnings rather than by market capitalization. That approach aims to emphasize profitability and provides access to smaller firms, not just the largest companies. The result is a fund where a handful of those several hundred positions each represent 5% or more of the portfolio, so EPI's broad basket can still lean toward a smaller number of sizable positions. Its specialized weighting and international focus contribute to a relatively high expense ratio of 0.84%. For investors seeking exposure to India's financials, energy, materials and industrials sectors, EPI can be a strong contender. Its one-year return is -4%, though it has climbed by about 4% in the past month. Pure-Play Exposure Via a Small-Cap StrategyIn a growing economy, small-cap companies may offer higher growth potential. The iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (BATS: SMIN) targets this segment, holding hundreds of small-cap names across most sectors for broad exposure. With its largest position representing only 1.7% of assets, SMIN reduces the risk of overweighting individual companies compared with EPI and some other India-focused ETFs. At an expense ratio of 0.74%, SMIN also provides a dividend yield that may appeal to investors looking to balance small-cap volatility with income. That volatility is evident over the past year: SMIN is down nearly 4% over 12 months but surged about 10% in the last month. If a pure small-cap focus is too narrow, SMIN is designed to complement iShares' larger large-cap India fund, the iShares MSCI India ETF (BATS: INDA). INDA has a smaller, more concentrated portfolio of major Indian companies, including Reliance Industries Ltd. and Infosys Ltd. (NYSE: INFY), and features a lower expense ratio of 0.61%—one of the least expensive India-focused ETFs available to U.S. investors. An Alternative Approach: Equities Exposure With a Currency Hedge OverlayInvestors who want exposure to Indian equities but are wary of currency volatility may consider the WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund (NASDAQ: INDH). INDH has a considerably narrower portfolio than EPI and is more concentrated among its top holdings. Its primary advantage is a currency-hedging strategy designed to minimize the impact of fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the Indian rupee. INDH is generally a more conservative India ETF. Its expense ratio is 0.64%, slightly above INDA but below some other specialized funds. |
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