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Medians across every open-ended scheme in each category (ETFs), calculated from AMFI NAVs as of 2 Oct 2026. Open a category to see each scheme.

CategoryGroupSchemes1Y median3Y median5Y median3Y rolling medianStd dev medianMax DD 5Y median
Debt ETFETF353.8%6.8%5.6%6.9%2.4%−3.5%
Equity ETFETF255-3.4%7.8%7.2%14.9%16.8%−20.6%
Gold ETFETF2625.2%35.5%25.0%12.2%20.0%−22.2%
Silver ETFETF1951.0%44.1%n/a45.7%43.2%n/a

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Categories follow the section headings in AMFI's daily NAV file. A median describes a typical scheme in the category; individual schemes can differ widely.

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Data & disclosure. Source: AMFI daily NAV file (portal.amfiindia.com) and historical NAVs via mfapi.in; calculations by MFIC. Data as of 2 Oct 2026. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. This page is for research and education only and is not investment advice or a recommendation. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155).