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Economic Times
a day ago
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- Economic Times
Gold ETFs see inflows of Rs 292 crore in May after two straight months of outflows
Gold ETFs saw inflows of Rs 292 crore in May, reversing a two-month streak of outflows. Gold-based ETFs have received inflows in May of Rs 292 crore after two straight months of outflows, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). In March and April, gold ETFs saw an outflow of Rs 77.21 crore and Rs 5.82 crore, respectively. 'The renewed traction in May signals a gradual return of investor interest, likely driven by resilient gold prices and sustained global uncertainties that reinforce gold's appeal as a strategic hedge. The uptick also shows that investors are regaining confidence in gold, as it continues to offer stability amid mixed signals from equity and bond markets,' said Nehal Meshram, Senior Analyst – Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India. Also Read | Midcap and smallcap mutual funds witness decline in inflows. Are investors shifting focus? 'Furthermore, the relative stability in gold prices through May have provided a more attractive entry point for investors looking to build or rebalance allocations toward safer assets,' Nehal added. According to Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, global gold demand hit a Q1 record in 2025, driven by strong ETF inflows and continued central bank buying despite a slowdown from last year, while jewelry demand fell sharply due to high prices. The investment demand saw a dramatic 170% year-on-year rise, driven by a strong rebound in gold ETF inflows, particularly in Europe, Asia, and India. The investment in gold ETFs led to a significant jump in gold investment demand in Q1 2025, reaching 552t, marking a 170% year-on-year increase, the report said. 'The surge was primarily driven by a sharp revival in gold ETF inflows, which recorded their strongest quarterly demand for three years, and the global gold-backed ETFs saw holdings increase by 226t during the quarter, bringing collective holdings to 3,445t. This was boosted by trade tensions and gold price momentum, with investors rushing for the safety of gold,' the Motilal Oswal Private Wealth report the month of May, gold ETFs offered an average return of 1.10%, with Tata Gold ETF emerging as the topper out of 19 funds in the category. Tata Gold ETF offered a 2.53% return in May. Axis Gold ETF and SBI Gold ETF gave 1.35% and 1.34% returns respectively in the said time period. Also Read | Largecap mutual funds see over 50% decline in May inflows. Profit booking or shift in investor preference? Mirae Asset Gold ETF and Zerodha Gold ETF gave 1.15% returns each in May. UTI Gold ETF, Invesco India Gold ETF, and LIC MF Gold ETF gave 0.50%, 0.26%, and 0.15% returns, respectively, in the same period. The assets under management (AUM) of gold ETFs surged by 2% on a monthly basis to Rs 62,452 crore in May from Rs 61,422 crore in April. 'The resurgence in flows also highlights the growing role of Gold ETFs in strategic asset allocation, especially as investors seek to manage risk in an increasingly uncertain investment environment,' Nehal said. 'While inflows are yet to reach the levels seen earlier in the year, the trend suggests a gradual and measured return of interest in gold, underpinned by its long-term diversification benefits,' added. Gold ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track the price of physical gold. Each unit of a Gold ETF is backed by a specific quantity of gold, usually equivalent to one gram. They are listed on stock exchanges, and you need a demat and trading account to buy and sell them. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times) If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook/Twitter. We will get it answered by our panel of experts. Do share your questions on ETMFqueries@ alongwith your age, risk profile, and Twitter handle.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Gold ETFs see inflows of Rs 292 crore in May after two straight months of outflows
Gold-based ETFs have received inflows in May of Rs 292 crore after two straight months of outflows, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). In March and April, gold ETFs saw an outflow of Rs 77.21 crore and Rs 5.82 crore, respectively. 'The renewed traction in May signals a gradual return of investor interest, likely driven by resilient gold prices and sustained global uncertainties that reinforce gold's appeal as a strategic hedge. The uptick also shows that investors are regaining confidence in gold, as it continues to offer stability amid mixed signals from equity and bond markets,' said Nehal Meshram, Senior Analyst – Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India. Also Read | Midcap and smallcap mutual funds witness decline in inflows. Are investors shifting focus? Best MF to invest Looking for the best mutual funds to invest? Here are our recommendations. View Details » by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 35 & Earning? Protect Your Family with ₹1 Cr Life Cover ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo 'Furthermore, the relative stability in gold prices through May have provided a more attractive entry point for investors looking to build or rebalance allocations toward safer assets,' Nehal added. According to Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, global gold demand hit a Q1 record in 2025, driven by strong ETF inflows and continued central bank buying despite a slowdown from last year, while jewelry demand fell sharply due to high prices. Live Events The investment demand saw a dramatic 170% year-on-year rise, driven by a strong rebound in gold ETF inflows, particularly in Europe, Asia, and India. The investment in gold ETFs led to a significant jump in gold investment demand in Q1 2025, reaching 552t, marking a 170% year-on-year increase, the report said. 'The surge was primarily driven by a sharp revival in gold ETF inflows, which recorded their strongest quarterly demand for three years, and the global gold-backed ETFs saw holdings increase by 226t during the quarter, bringing collective holdings to 3,445t. This was boosted by trade tensions and gold price momentum, with investors rushing for the safety of gold,' the Motilal Oswal Private Wealth report said. In the month of May, gold ETFs offered an average return of 1.10%, with Tata Gold ETF emerging as the topper out of 19 funds in the category. Tata Gold ETF offered a 2.53% return in May. Axis Gold ETF and SBI Gold ETF gave 1.35% and 1.34% returns respectively in the said time period. Also Read | Largecap mutual funds see over 50% decline in May inflows. Profit booking or shift in investor preference? Mirae Asset Gold ETF and Zerodha Gold ETF gave 1.15% returns each in May. UTI Gold ETF, Invesco India Gold ETF, and LIC MF Gold ETF gave 0.50%, 0.26%, and 0.15% returns, respectively, in the same period. The assets under management ( AUM ) of gold ETFs surged by 2% on a monthly basis to Rs 62,452 crore in May from Rs 61,422 crore in April. 'The resurgence in flows also highlights the growing role of Gold ETFs in strategic asset allocation, especially as investors seek to manage risk in an increasingly uncertain investment environment,' Nehal said. 'While inflows are yet to reach the levels seen earlier in the year, the trend suggests a gradual and measured return of interest in gold, underpinned by its long-term diversification benefits,' added. Gold ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track the price of physical gold. Each unit of a Gold ETF is backed by a specific quantity of gold, usually equivalent to one gram. They are listed on stock exchanges, and you need a demat and trading account to buy and sell them. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times) If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook/Twitter. We will get it answered by our panel of experts. Do share your questions on ETMFqueries@ alongwith your age, risk profile, and Twitter handle.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Akshaya Tritiya: How gold ETFs performed in last 10 calendar years
2016 2017 Live Events 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 As India marks the auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya today, considered as one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar for initiating new ventures and making significant purchases, particularly of gold. But beyond ornaments and coins, an increasing number of Indians have turned to Gold Exchange-Traded Funds ( ETFs ) to gain exposure to the precious looked at the performance of gold ETFs in the last 10 calendar years including 2025 so far and found that these ETFs have offered an average return of up to 26.24%.Also Read | Gold vs Nifty: Which investment gave higher SIP return in one year? In this calendar year, there were around 10 gold ETFs which have offered an average return of 10.49% with LIC MF Gold ETF being the topper. The scheme gave 10.80% in the mentioned calendar year. Axis Gold ETF, the lowest performer in 2016, gave 9.88% the calendar year 2017, gold ETFs have offered an average return of 2.73%, the lowest positive return in the last 10 calendar years. HDFC Gold ETF, the topper in the said period, gave a return of 3.97%, followed by LIC MF Gold ETF which gave 3.61% Gold ETF continued to stand at the last position in the calendar year 2017 and gave the lowest return of 0.56%.In the calendar year 2018, gold commodity based ETFs gave an average return of 7.03% with LIC MF Gold ETF being the topper. The scheme delivered a return of 7.55% in the same period. UTI Gold ETF delivered a return of 7.21% in the same calendar year and SBI Gold ETF gave the lowest return of 6.77% in Read | Gold price was just Rs 30,000 in 2014 on Akshaya Tritiya, surges by 218% in 2025 In the calendar year 2019, these ETFs based on gold gave an average return of 22.97% where Axis Gold ETF offered the highest return of 23.40%.Invesco India Gold ETF delivered a return of 23.21% in the same time period. HDFC Gold ETF offered the lowest return of 22.19% in the said time the covid times, the gold commodity based ETFs gave an average return of 26.24%, the highest average return in the last 10 calendar years. There were 10 schemes and all delivered over 25% India Gold ETF offered the highest return of 26.69% in 2019 followed by HDFC Gold ETF which gave 26.59% return in the same period. LIC MF Gold ETF, the topper in the last calendar years, gave the lowest return of 25.58% in the same the calendar year 2021, all 10 schemes gave negative returns and delivered an average return of 4.46% in the same period. This calendar year marks the only year where gold ETFs have offered negative returns in a tenure of the last 10 Gold ETF lost the most at around 5.08%, followed by Nippon India ETF Gold BeES, the oldest gold ETF. The scheme lost 4.78% in MF Gold ETF lost the lowest of around 3.94% in Read | 19 gold ETFs, one glittering choice: Here's how to pick the best one In the calendar year 2022, the gold ETFs gave an average return of 14.11%. There were 10 schemes in the category in the said period and LIC MF Gold ETF offered the highest return of 14.59% in the same period. UTI Gold ETF offered the lowest return of 13.82% in the calendar year ETFs in the calendar year 2023, gave an average return of 10.90%. Out of 14 schemes in the category in the mentioned calendar year, LIC MF Gold ETF gave the highest return of 13.82%, followed by UTI Gold ETF which gave 13.50% return in the same schemes gave single-digit returns. DSP Gold ETF, Edelweiss Gold ETF, and Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF gave 4.71%, 3.85%, and 3.04% returns 17 gold ETFs in the calendar year 2024 gave an average return of 18.47%. Out of 17 funds, only one gave a negative return in the same Gold ETF gave a return of 21.37% in the calendar year 2024, followed by Tata Gold ETF which gave a return of 21.23%. Axis Gold ETF gave the lowest positive return of 19.22% in the said period. Groww Gold ETF lost 2.53% in the current calendar year so far, gold ETFs have offered an average return of 25.07%. There are around 17 schemes in the category. UTI Gold ETF has offered the highest return of 26%, followed by Invesco India Gold ETF which gave 25.27% return. Tata Gold ETF offered the lowest return of 23.99% in the current calendar year so Read | Gold & mutual funds: Which one is right for your portfolio now? If after looking at the past performance, you are willing to make an investment, Vishal Dhawan, CEO, Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors , a wealth management firm in Mumbai recommends that one can look to an allocation of 5% to 10% in commodities, and if it is not there yet, additional exposure should only be taken through a SIP strategy. 'As an alternative, one can look at a combined instrument like Gold and Silver as well through a SIP,' he to a report by Ventura, 'we see considerable upside potential should geopolitical tensions escalate or global economic conditions deteriorate. US Federal rate cut actions could also be the upside trigger. Gold prices could rally significantly, possibly reaching $3,600–$3,700 per ounce, or Rs 1,01,000 – Rs 1,04,000 per 10 grams by next Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on April 19,2026. These projections reflect gold's enduring appeal as a safe haven in times of heightened uncertainty.'We considered all gold ETFs across different calendar years. We calculated the calendar year returns from January 1 to December 31 for each the above exercise is not a recommendation. The exercise was done to evaluate the performance of gold ETFs in the last 10 calendar should always make an investment decision based on investment horizon, risk appetite, and goals.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Economic Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Akshaya Tritiya: How gold ETFs performed in last 10 calendar years
Gold ETFs delivered strong returns over the past decade, with average gains peaking at 26.24%, attracting growing investor interest. As India marks the auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya today, considered as one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar for initiating new ventures and making significant purchases, particularly of gold. But beyond ornaments and coins, an increasing number of Indians have turned to Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to gain exposure to the precious looked at the performance of gold ETFs in the last 10 calendar years including 2025 so far and found that these ETFs have offered an average return of up to 26.24%. Also Read | Gold vs Nifty: Which investment gave higher SIP return in one year? In this calendar year, there were around 10 gold ETFs which have offered an average return of 10.49% with LIC MF Gold ETF being the topper. The scheme gave 10.80% in the mentioned calendar year. Axis Gold ETF, the lowest performer in 2016, gave 9.88% return. In the calendar year 2017, gold ETFs have offered an average return of 2.73%, the lowest positive return in the last 10 calendar years. HDFC Gold ETF, the topper in the said period, gave a return of 3.97%, followed by LIC MF Gold ETF which gave 3.61% return. Axis Gold ETF continued to stand at the last position in the calendar year 2017 and gave the lowest return of 0.56%.In the calendar year 2018, gold commodity based ETFs gave an average return of 7.03% with LIC MF Gold ETF being the topper. The scheme delivered a return of 7.55% in the same Gold ETF delivered a return of 7.21% in the same calendar year and SBI Gold ETF gave the lowest return of 6.77% in 2017. Also Read | Gold price was just Rs 30,000 in 2014 on Akshaya Tritiya, surges by 218% in 2025 In the calendar year 2019, these ETFs based on gold gave an average return of 22.97% where Axis Gold ETF offered the highest return of 23.40%.Invesco India Gold ETF delivered a return of 23.21% in the same time period. HDFC Gold ETF offered the lowest return of 22.19% in the said time the covid times, the gold commodity based ETFs gave an average return of 26.24%, the highest average return in the last 10 calendar years. There were 10 schemes and all delivered over 25% India Gold ETF offered the highest return of 26.69% in 2019 followed by HDFC Gold ETF which gave 26.59% return in the same period. LIC MF Gold ETF, the topper in the last calendar years, gave the lowest return of 25.58% in the same the calendar year 2021, all 10 schemes gave negative returns and delivered an average return of 4.46% in the same period. This calendar year marks the only year where gold ETFs have offered negative returns in a tenure of the last 10 Gold ETF lost the most at around 5.08%, followed by Nippon India ETF Gold BeES, the oldest gold ETF. The scheme lost 4.78% in MF Gold ETF lost the lowest of around 3.94% in 2021. Also Read | 19 gold ETFs, one glittering choice: Here's how to pick the best one In the calendar year 2022, the gold ETFs gave an average return of 14.11%. There were 10 schemes in the category in the said period and LIC MF Gold ETF offered the highest return of 14.59% in the same period. UTI Gold ETF offered the lowest return of 13.82% in the calendar year ETFs in the calendar year 2023, gave an average return of 10.90%. Out of 14 schemes in the category in the mentioned calendar year, LIC MF Gold ETF gave the highest return of 13.82%, followed by UTI Gold ETF which gave 13.50% return in the same schemes gave single-digit returns. DSP Gold ETF, Edelweiss Gold ETF, and Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF gave 4.71%, 3.85%, and 3.04% returns 17 gold ETFs in the calendar year 2024 gave an average return of 18.47%. Out of 17 funds, only one gave a negative return in the same Gold ETF gave a return of 21.37% in the calendar year 2024, followed by Tata Gold ETF which gave a return of 21.23%. Axis Gold ETF gave the lowest positive return of 19.22% in the said period. Groww Gold ETF lost 2.53% in the current calendar year so far, gold ETFs have offered an average return of 25.07%. There are around 17 schemes in the category. UTI Gold ETF has offered the highest return of 26%, followed by Invesco India Gold ETF which gave 25.27% return. Tata Gold ETF offered the lowest return of 23.99% in the current calendar year so far. Also Read | Gold & mutual funds: Which one is right for your portfolio now? If after looking at the past performance, you are willing to make an investment, Vishal Dhawan, CEO, Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm in Mumbai recommends that one can look to an allocation of 5% to 10% in commodities, and if it is not there yet, additional exposure should only be taken through a SIP strategy. 'As an alternative, one can look at a combined instrument like Gold and Silver as well through a SIP,' he added. According to a report by Ventura, 'we see considerable upside potential should geopolitical tensions escalate or global economic conditions deteriorate. US Federal rate cut actions could also be the upside trigger. Gold prices could rally significantly, possibly reaching $3,600–$3,700 per ounce, or Rs 1,01,000 – Rs 1,04,000 per 10 grams by next Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on April 19,2026. These projections reflect gold's enduring appeal as a safe haven in times of heightened uncertainty.' We considered all gold ETFs across different calendar years. We calculated the calendar year returns from January 1 to December 31 for each the above exercise is not a recommendation. The exercise was done to evaluate the performance of gold ETFs in the last 10 calendar should always make an investment decision based on investment horizon, risk appetite, and goals. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
