HDFC Gold ETF
HDFC Mutual Fund · Gold ETF · exchange-traded fund
NAV (₹), 1 Oct 2026
125.5917
1-day change
0.10%
1Y return
25.2%
3Y CAGR
35.5%
5Y CAGR
24.9%
Max drawdown, 5Y
−22.3%
NAV history month-end NAV, ₹ · 16 Aug 2010 to 1 Oct 2026
Returns vs Gold ETF median (26 schemes)
| Period | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -3.3% | -3.3% |
| 3 months | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| 6 months | -1.8% | -1.8% |
| Year to date | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| 1 year | 25.2% | 25.2% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 35.5% | 35.5% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | 24.9% | 25.0% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | 20.4% | 20.4% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 12.5% | – |
Rolling returns every business-day start date
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 9.6% | 33.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | 8.3% | 12.2% |
| 3Y rolling worst | -9.0% | -8.9% |
| 3Y periods positive | 84% | 87% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5Y rolling worst | -3.5% | -3.7% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
Risk 36 months, monthly returns, Rf 6.5%
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.30 | 1.31 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.83 | 2.86 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
Drawdowns peak-to-trough falls in NAV
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −29.6% | −22.2% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | −22.3% | −22.2% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | −22.3% | −22.2% |
| Current drawdown | −15.8% | −15.7% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 1466 days | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
Fund managers and scheme facts Scheme Summary Document via AMFI
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagyesh Kagalkar | Dedicated Fund Manager of the Scheme | 23 Feb 2022 |
Objective: The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate returns that are in line with the performance of gold, subject to tracking errors.There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation: Gold# : 95% - 100%; Debt Securities and Money Market Instruments, units of Debt Schemes of Mutual Funds* : 0% - 5%. #includes physical Gold and other Gold related instruments which may be permitted by SEBI from time to time as per Clause 4.2 of the Master Circular dated March 20, 2026. *It may be noted that the margin placed for taking exposure to ETCDs are generally lower than the ETCD exposure limit considered for the purposes of monitoring investment limits and therefore, the residual cash (i.e. ETCD exposure less placement of margin towards participation in ETCDs) are placed in cash and cash equivalents in the interest of investors. The said placement in cash and cash equivalents shall…
Benchmark (tier 1): Domestic Price of Physical Gold
Minimum application: On an On-going Basis: A. On the Stock Exchange: All categories of investors may purchase the Units of the Scheme through the Stock Exchange(s) on which the units of the Scheme are listed, on any trading day in round lot of one (1) Unit and multiples thereof at prices which are quoted on the exchanges. B. Directly with the Fund: Market Makers and Large Investors* may approach the Fund directly for subscription of units of the ETF at the Intra-Day NAV in multiples of Creation Unit size. *The minimum application amount for Large Investors shall be Rs. 25 Crores (apart from the requirement of the application being in multiples of Creation Unit Size). Each Creation Unit Size will consist of 1,20,000 Units of the ETF and 1 Unit of the ETF will be approximately equal to 0.01 gram of Gold. The value of the “Creation Unit” is 1 kilogram of physical Gold or in multiple thereof called as the “Portfolio Deposit” and a “Cash Component” which will be exchanged for 1,20,000 Units of the Scheme. The Fund may from time to time change the size of the Creation Unit as per regulatory requirements. For details, refer Scheme Information Document (SID) available on the website.
Allotment date: 13 Aug 2010
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
Cost, size and riskometer as disclosed to AMFI
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), ETF | 0.59% | 0.45% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 23,900 | 1,927 |
| Riskometer | High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
Official benchmark and category consistency
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| 7Y rolling CAGR, median (monthly windows) | 8.4% | 8.0% median |
Official benchmark: Gold Index (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Gold ETF ETFs; how it is calculated.
Calendar-year returns NAV change from 31 Dec to 31 Dec
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 10.7% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | 72.2% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 19.7% | n/a | – |
| 2023 | 12.6% | n/a | – |
| 2022 | 14.0% | n/a | – |
| 2021 | -4.5% | n/a | – |
| 2020 | 26.6% | n/a | – |
| 2019 | 22.2% | n/a | – |
| 2018 | 6.8% | n/a | – |
| 2017 | 4.0% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
Monthly SIP of ₹10,000 first business day of each month, ending 1 Oct 2026
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,25,811 | 9.1% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹5,90,704 | 34.9% |
| 5 years | ₹6,00,000 | ₹12,35,665 | 29.4% |
| 10 years | ₹12,00,000 | ₹35,73,656 | 20.7% |
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.
About ETF figures. All figures use the ETF's NAV as published by AMFI. Investors buy and sell ETFs on the stock exchange at the traded price, which can be above or below NAV and adds brokerage and bid-ask costs. Liquidity varies between ETFs.
Scheme facts
AMC: HDFC Mutual Fund
Category: Gold ETF
Plan / option: ETF · Growth
AMFI scheme code: 113049
ISIN: INF179KC1981
First NAV in MFIC data: 16 Aug 2010
History: 16.1 years
Portfolio holdings: see the scheme's monthly portfolio disclosure on the fund house website
Schemes that behaved similarly correlation of monthly returns, last 5 years
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groww Gold ETF | Gold ETF | 1.00 | n/a |
| DSP Gold ETF | Gold ETF | 1.00 | 35.4% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF | Gold ETF | 1.00 | 35.5% |
| KOTAK GOLD ETF | Gold ETF | 1.00 | 35.5% |
| Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF | Gold ETF | 1.00 | n/a |
| Edelweiss Gold ETF | Gold ETF | 1.00 | n/a |
Questions about HDFC Gold ETF
- What is the latest NAV of HDFC Gold ETF?
- The NAV of the ETF was ₹125.5917 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is HDFC Gold ETF in?
- It is classified as Gold ETF in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Gold ETF scheme is backed by physical gold and trades on the stock exchange. MFIC compares it with 26 Gold ETF schemes (ETFs).
- What returns has HDFC Gold ETF delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by 25.2%. The 3-year CAGR is 35.5% (category median 35.5%) and the 5-year CAGR is 24.9% (category median 25.0%). 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 8.3%, the lowest was -9.0%, and 84% of 3-year periods ended with a gain.
- What was the largest fall in HDFC Gold ETF's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 29.6%; within the last five years it was 22.3% (category median 22.2%).
- How volatile is HDFC Gold ETF?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 20.0%, which is above the Gold ETF category median of 20.0%.
- What would a monthly SIP in HDFC Gold ETF 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 ₹12,35,665 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 29.4%. This uses the ETF 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?
- The total expense ratio of the ETF is 0.59% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Gold ETF ETFs: 0.45%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is HDFC Gold ETF?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹23,900 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of HDFC Gold ETF?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “High”, and its benchmark's as “High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- Who manages HDFC Gold ETF?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, HDFC Gold ETF is managed by Bhagyesh Kagalkar (since 23 Feb 2022).
- What is the minimum investment in HDFC Gold ETF?
- The minimum application amount is On an On-going Basis: A. On the Stock Exchange: All categories of investors may purchase the Units of the Scheme through the Stock Exchange(s) on which the units of the Scheme are listed, on any trading day in round lot of one (1) Unit and multiples thereof at prices which are quoted on the exchanges. B. Directly with the Fund: Market Makers and Large Investors* may approach the Fund directly for subscription of units of the ETF at the Intra-Day NAV in multiples of Creation Unit size. *The minimum application amount for Large Investors shall be Rs. 25 Crores (apart from the requirement of the application being in multiples of Creation Unit Size). Each Creation Unit Size will consist of 1,20,000 Units of the ETF and 1 Unit of the ETF will be approximately equal to 0.01 gram of Gold. The value of the “Creation Unit” is 1 kilogram of physical Gold or in multiple thereof called as the “Portfolio Deposit” and a “Cash Component” which will be exchanged for 1,20,000 Units of the Scheme. The Fund may from time to time change the size of the Creation Unit as per regulatory requirements. For details, refer Scheme Information Document (SID) available on the website.. SIP details: SIP, SWP, STP: Not Applicable.
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Data & disclosure. Source: AMFI daily NAV file and historical NAVs via mfapi.in; calculations by MFIC, as of 1 Oct 2026. Category medians use ETFs in the same AMFI category. 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 to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155). Methodology.