HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund
HDFC Mutual Fund · Domestic FoF · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Gold FoF median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -3.2% | -3.7% | -3.1% |
| 3 months | 5.3% | -0.9% | 5.2% |
| 6 months | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Year to date | 10.3% | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| 1 year | 24.2% | 5.4% | 24.2% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 35.1% | 12.5% | 35.1% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | 24.7% | 10.2% | 24.7% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | 20.6% | 13.9% | 20.6% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | 15.6% | 11.8% | 15.6% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 10.9% | – | – |
“Gold FoF” is MFIC's grouping of Domestic FoF schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| 3Y rolling median | 10.7% | 13.3% |
| 3Y rolling worst | -7.9% | 4.8% |
| 3Y periods positive | 89% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | 11.9% | 11.8% |
| 5Y rolling worst | -2.2% | 3.7% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 18.9% | 14.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.38 | 0.63 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.84 | 0.93 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −24.8% | −19.5% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | −24.8% | −24.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | −24.8% | −14.9% |
| Current drawdown | −17.1% | −8.8% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme aim to track the market below, so its level, valuation and recent path are the main drivers of returns.
- 1Y +25.6% · 3Y +35.9% p.a. · 5Y +25.2% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −15.0% from its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 0.47% a year and the Direct plan's 0.20%, a gap of 0.27%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 0.41 percentage points a year more. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹7,18,384.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Nandita Menezes | Fund Manager of the Scheme | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Arun Agarwal | Fund Manager of the Scheme | 15 Feb 2023 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 0.20% | 0.17% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 12,013 | 248 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Month-ends above category median (3Y CAGR) | 54% | 51% median |
| Month-ends in category top quartile (3Y) | 39% | 27% median |
| 7Y rolling CAGR, median (monthly windows) | 9.8% | 9.8% median |
Official benchmark: Gold Index (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Domestic FoF Direct plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 10.3% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | 71.8% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 19.3% | n/a | – |
| 2023 | 14.5% | n/a | – |
| 2022 | 13.1% | n/a | – |
| 2021 | -5.1% | n/a | – |
| 2020 | 28.1% | n/a | – |
| 2019 | 22.1% | n/a | – |
| 2018 | 7.1% | n/a | – |
| 2017 | 3.3% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,25,876 | 9.2% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹5,86,668 | 34.4% |
| 5 years | ₹6,00,000 | ₹12,29,016 | 29.1% |
| 10 years | ₹12,00,000 | ₹35,65,774 | 20.6% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Gold ETF Fund of Fund | Domestic FoF | 1.00 | n/a |
| SBI GOLD FUND | Domestic FoF | 1.00 | 35.2% |
| Quantum Gold ETF FOF | Domestic FoF | 1.00 | 35.3% |
| DSP Gold ETF Fund of Fund | Domestic FoF | 1.00 | n/a |
| Tata Gold ETF Fund of Fund | Domestic FoF | 1.00 | n/a |
| ICICI Prudential Gold ETF FOF | Domestic FoF | 1.00 | 35.2% |
- What is the latest NAV of HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹45.8219 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund in?
- It is classified as Domestic FoF in AMFI's daily NAV file. MFIC compares it with 154 Domestic FoF schemes (Direct plans).
- What returns has HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by 24.2%. The 3-year CAGR is 35.1% (category median 12.5%) and the 5-year CAGR is 24.7% (category median 10.2%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 10.7%, the lowest was -7.9%, and 89% of 3-year periods ended with a gain.
- What was the largest fall in HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 24.8%; within the last five years it was 24.8% (category median 14.9%).
- How volatile is HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 18.9%, which is above the Domestic FoF category median of 14.1%.
- What would a monthly SIP in HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 5 years (60 instalments, ₹6,00,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹12,29,016 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 29.1%. This uses the Direct plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.20% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Domestic FoF Direct plans: 0.17%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹12,013 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- How often has HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund beaten its category?
- At 54% of the 120 month-ends compared over the last 10 years, its 3-year return was above the median of Domestic FoF schemes (Direct plans); it was in the top quarter at 39% of them. A typical scheme would show about 50%.
- Who manages HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund is managed by Nandita Menezes (since 29 Mar 2025), Arun Agarwal (since 15 Feb 2023).
- What is the exit load of HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: In respect of each purchase/switch in of units- an Exit Load of 1% is payable if Units are redeemed/switched out within 15 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if Units are redeemed/switched-out on or after 15 days from the date of allotment Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 100 and any amount thereafter.. SIP details: For SIP DSIP, WSIP, MSIP - Rs. 100; QSIP - Rs. 1500; HSIP - Rs. 2500; YSIP - Rs. 5000. For SWAP Fixed SWAP - Rs. 100; Variable SWAP - Rs. 300. For STP Fixed STP (FSTP) Daily FSTP - Rs. 500; Weekly FSTP - Rs. 500; Monthly FSTP - Rs. 1000; Quarterly FSTP -Rs. 3000. Capital Appreciation STP (CASTP) Monthly CASTP - Rs. 300; Quarterly CASTP - Rs 1000..
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by 24.2% and the Regular plan's by 23.9%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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