Top Gold ETFs that Delivered Over 35% Return in the Last One Year
Gold ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track the movement of the price of physical gold. These shares are traded on stock exchanges. Investors can invest in gold ETFs without having to worry about the storage or security of gold. A demat account and trading account are required to buy and sell it.
Gold ETFs witnessed high growth in their monthly inflows by approximately 485%. It received an inflow of Rs 640 crore in December, which increased to 3,751 crore in January. This increased their assets under management (AUM) from 44,595 crore in December to Rs 51,839 crore in January.
An analysis of the performance of gold ETFs has shown that they have offered up to 38% return over the last one year. Let’s take a glance at the best performers.
| Gold ETF | Return in % (in last 1 year) |
| UTI Gold ETF | 39.75% |
| LIC MF Gold ETF | 39.17% |
| HDFC Gold ETF | 38.90% |
| Kotak Gold ETF | 38.87% |
| Invesco India Gold ETF | 38.55% |
| Axis Gold ETF | 38.41% |
| Aditya Birla SL Gold ETF | 38.11% |
| Mirae Asset Gold ETF | 38.03% |
| Nippon India ETF Gold BeES | 37.98% |
| DSP Gold ETF | 37.87% |
| Edelweiss Gold ETF | 37.82% |
| Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF | 37.71% |
| Tata Gold ETF | 37.68% |
| ICICI Pru Gold ETF | 37.43% |
| SBI Gold ETF | 37.28% |
UTI Gold ETF ranked top in delivering the highest return of approx. 39.75% in the last one year, along with LIC MF Gold ETF, which offered around 39.17% return.
HDFC Gold ETF and Kotak Gold ETF delivered 38.90% and 38.87% returns, respectively. Axis Gold ETF and Aditya Birla SL Gold ETF offered returns of approx 38.41% and 38.11%, respectively. Mirae Asset Gold ETF had a return of around 38.03% in the mentioned period.
Nippon India ETF Gold BeES delivered 37.98% return, along with DSP Gold ETF, which offered 37.87% return. Edelweiss Gold ETF delivered 37.82% return in the same period. ICICI Pru Gold ETF and SBI Gold ETF gave 37.43% and 37.28% returns, respectively.
According to Ventura Securities, as the U.S. has increased its trade tariffs, there is uncertainty with the U.S. trade rules. In such a situation, people are investing more in gold, as gold is considered a safe investment.
Experts also say that many investors are choosing gold ETFs, as gold is often considered a safe investment to protect themselves against inflation. Gold ETFs are transparent, easy to buy and sell and offer good liquidity.
