Updated Apr 14, 2021 | 06:15 IST Financial advisors are recommending clients to hold 10-20% of their portfolios in international equities as a hedge against the vagaries of the domestic market. International mutual funds  New Delhi: Indian equity markets fell sharply on Monday the BSE Sensex and the Nifty fell sharply (nearly 3.5% each) as rapid surge in fresh Covid infection cases raised fears of lockdown. However, other global markets did not perform as badly as Indian market. Financial advisors are recommending clients to hold 10-20% of their portfolios in international equities as a hedge against the vagaries of the domestic market so that a part of their portfolio remains insulated.