Investing in gold has always been a hedge for investors as it has been considered a safer bet traditionally due to its increasing prices over the years. In the realm of gold investing, there are many ways to invest in gold, such as gold bonds, gold mutual funds, gold ETFs, physical gold and more. In this read, we will explore the Best Gold ETFs in India for April 2025 based on 5Y CAGR.
A Gold ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to mirror the price of domestic physical gold. These are passive investment vehicles tied to gold prices and typically invest in gold bullion. Listed and traded on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. (BSE), Gold ETFs function similarly to company stocks. They are traded on the cash segment of both BSE and NSE, allowing for continuous buying and selling at market prices.
Name | Market Cap (₹ Crore) | 5Y CAGR (%) |
HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund | 1,906.09 | 14.83 |
ICICI Prudential Gold ETF | 1,905.05 | 14.80 |
Nippon India ETF Gold BeES | 5,168.88 | 14.79 |
SBI Gold ETF | 2,644.09 | 14.05 |
Kotak Gold ETF | 1,984.14 | 13.68 |
Note: The Gold ETFs mentioned above have been selected and sorted based on 5Y CAGR as of April 3, 2025
The HDFC Gold ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to mirror the performance of gold. It offers investors a simple and affordable way to invest in gold through digital means.
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ICICI Prudential Gold ETF aims to provide investment returns that track the performance of domestic prices of Gold derived from the LBMA AM fixing prices.
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Nippon India ETF Gold BeES is an ended scheme, listed on the Exchange in the form of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investing in physical gold.
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SBI Gold ETF invests in gold and gold-related instruments, and the objective of the scheme is to track the price of gold.
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Kotak Gold ETF is an open-ended gold exchange-traded fund which invests in physical gold and endeavors to track the domestic spot price of gold as closely as possible.
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Gold ETFs can be a convenient and cost-effective way to gain exposure to gold. However, like any investment, it’s important to understand the potential risks, such as market volatility, liquidity, and tracking errors.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Mutual Fund investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Published on: Apr 3, 2025, 1:11 PM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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