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8 Best Gold Mutual Funds 2023
Gold has emerged as an important asset class in most portfolios given its ability to grow with Inflation and protect the Portfolio from Volatility caused due to a financial and economic crisis.
Today, gold as an investment is available in many forms such as- physical gold, E-Gold, etc. But, Gold Funds have emerged as one of the most popular routes for gold investments. So, let’s have a close look at some of the best Gold Mutual Funds to invest in 2023.
Why Gold Funds are Getting Popular?
Indians are very culturally inclined towards buying gold, whether for ornamental purposes or even for wealth creation. Also India being the country of various festivals all year round, investors always look at buying gold. While earlier physical gold used to be the choice, Gold Mutual Funds are clearly better in every aspect (except for ornamental purpose where once needs to buy physical gold), with benefits like minimum investment amount, diversification, no Demat account required, SIP growth, etc.
Gold Mutual Funds is a variant of Gold ETFs. A gold ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) is an instrument that is based on gold price or invests in gold bullion. A gold ETF specialises in Investing in a Range of gold securities. Gold Mutual Funds do not directly invest in physical gold but take the same position indirectly by Investing in Gold ETFs.
Also, the minimum investment amount one would require to do in Gold Mutual Funds is of INR 1,000 (as monthly SIP). Since this investment is made through a Mutual Fund, investors can opt for systematic investments or withdrawals too. As Gold Mutual Funds units can be bought or sold from the fund house, investors do not face liquidity risks.
How are Gold MFs Taxed?
Gold mutual funds are taxed based on Capital gains made and holding period. If you are holding the fund for less than 3 years, then the capital gains will be taxed as per your income tax slab rate. And, if you've held the fund for at least 3 years, then you have to pay tax at 20%, with indexation benefits, on the Capital Gain made.
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Top Performing Gold Funds to Invest in India
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2022 (%) Axis Gold Fund Growth ₹18.2755
↑ 0.03 ₹316 8.2 14.9 17.5 7.8 13.3 12.5 SBI Gold Fund Growth ₹18.1227
↓ -0.11 ₹1,366 7.1 13.8 16.4 7.3 12.8 12.6 Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Growth ₹23.879
↓ -0.06 ₹1,556 7.3 13.9 16.6 7.2 12.6 12.3 Kotak Gold Fund Growth ₹24.0206
↑ 0.00 ₹1,534 7 13.8 16.1 7.2 12.9 11.7 HDFC Gold Fund Growth ₹18.5815
↓ -0.09 ₹1,542 6.9 13.6 16.3 7.2 12.5 12.7 ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund Growth ₹19.2716
↓ -0.03 ₹711 7.3 14.2 16.7 7.1 12.6 12.7 Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund Growth ₹18.0896
↓ -0.15 ₹281 6.5 13.4 16.3 7 12.8 12.3 Invesco India Gold Fund Growth ₹17.6876
↓ -0.01 ₹64 6.8 14.4 17.5 6.9 12.6 12.8 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 26 May 23 Gold Funds having AUM/Net Assets > 25 Crore ordered based on 3 year Calendar year returns.
To generate returns that closely correspond to returns generated by Axis Gold ETF. Axis Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 20 Oct 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Axis Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The scheme seeks to provide returns that closely correspond to returns provided by SBI - ETF Gold (Previously known as SBI GETS). SBI Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 12 Sep 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for SBI Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to provide returns that closely correspond to returns provided by Reliance ETF Gold BeES. Nippon India Gold Savings Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 7 Mar 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to generate returns by investing in units of Kotak Gold Exchange Traded Fund. Kotak Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 25 Mar 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Kotak Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To seek capital appreciation by investing in units of HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund (HGETF). HDFC Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 24 Oct 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for HDFC Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund (the Scheme) is a fund of funds scheme with the primary objective to generate returns by investing in units of ICICI Prudential Gold Exchange Traded Fund (IPru Gold ETF).
However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized. ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 11 Oct 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme with the investment objective to provide returns that tracks returns provided by Birla Sun Life Gold ETF (BSL Gold ETF). Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 20 Mar 12. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To provide returns that closely corresponds to returns provided by Invesco India Gold Exchange Traded Fund. Invesco India Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 5 Dec 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Invesco India Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Axis Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 5.3% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 12.5% , 2021 was -4.7% and 2020 was 26.9% . Axis Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 20 Oct 11 NAV (26 May 23) ₹18.2755 ↑ 0.03 (0.19 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹316 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.3 Sharpe Ratio 0.76 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,067 30 Apr 20 ₹15,302 30 Apr 21 ₹14,609 30 Apr 22 ₹16,109 30 Apr 23 ₹18,353 Returns for Axis Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month 0% 3 Month 8.2% 6 Month 14.9% 1 Year 17.5% 3 Year 7.8% 5 Year 13.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 5.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 12.5% 2021 -4.7% 2020 26.9% 2019 23.1% 2018 8.3% 2017 0.7% 2016 10.7% 2015 -11.9% 2014 -11.4% 2013 -7.5% Fund Manager information for Axis Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Aditya Pagaria 9 Nov 21 1.47 Yr. Data below for Axis Gold Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.01% Other 96.99% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Axis Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹313 Cr 61,000,000
↑ 700,000 Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹4 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
CBLO | -0% ₹0 Cr 2. SBI Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 5.2% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 12.6% , 2021 was -5.7% and 2020 was 27.4% . SBI Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 12 Sep 11 NAV (26 May 23) ₹18.1227 ↓ -0.11 (-0.61 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,366 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.28 Sharpe Ratio 0.78 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,091 30 Apr 20 ₹15,048 30 Apr 21 ₹14,495 30 Apr 22 ₹15,960 30 Apr 23 ₹18,244 Returns for SBI Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.6% 3 Month 7.1% 6 Month 13.8% 1 Year 16.4% 3 Year 7.3% 5 Year 12.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 5.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 12.6% 2021 -5.7% 2020 27.4% 2019 22.8% 2018 6.4% 2017 3.5% 2016 10% 2015 -8.1% 2014 -10.2% 2013 -6.6% Fund Manager information for SBI Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Raviprakash Sharma 12 Sep 11 11.64 Yr. Data below for SBI Gold Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.51% Other 98.49% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹1,365 Cr 258,725,212
↓ -2,295,982 Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹4 Cr Net Receivable / Payable
CBLO | -0% -₹3 Cr 3. Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.4% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 12.3% , 2021 was -5.5% and 2020 was 26.6% . Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Mar 11 NAV (26 May 23) ₹23.879 ↓ -0.06 (-0.23 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,556 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.39 Sharpe Ratio 0.74 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (2%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,083 30 Apr 20 ₹15,205 30 Apr 21 ₹14,450 30 Apr 22 ₹15,876 30 Apr 23 ₹18,102 Returns for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.3% 3 Month 7.3% 6 Month 13.9% 1 Year 16.6% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 12.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 12.3% 2021 -5.5% 2020 26.6% 2019 22.5% 2018 6% 2017 1.7% 2016 11.6% 2015 -8.1% 2014 -9.8% 2013 -7.6% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Mehul Dama 6 Nov 18 4.48 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.19% Other 98.81% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Nippon India ETF Gold BeES
- | -100% ₹1,556 Cr 303,575,489
↑ 241,070 Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹3 Cr Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹3 Cr Cash Margin - Ccil
CBLO | -0% ₹0 Cr 4. Kotak Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.5% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 11.7% , 2021 was -4.7% and 2020 was 26.6% . Kotak Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 25 Mar 11 NAV (26 May 23) ₹24.0206 ↑ 0.00 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,534 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.44 Sharpe Ratio 0.73 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,098 30 Apr 20 ₹14,974 30 Apr 21 ₹14,507 30 Apr 22 ₹15,917 30 Apr 23 ₹18,055 Returns for Kotak Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.1% 3 Month 7% 6 Month 13.8% 1 Year 16.1% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 12.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 11.7% 2021 -4.7% 2020 26.6% 2019 24.1% 2018 7.3% 2017 2.5% 2016 10.2% 2015 -8.4% 2014 -10% 2013 -7.7% Fund Manager information for Kotak Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Bisen 25 Mar 11 12.11 Yr. Jeetu Sonar 1 Oct 22 0.58 Yr. Data below for Kotak Gold Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.9% Other 97.1% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Kotak Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹1,519 Cr 295,363,866
↑ 3,410,000 Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹17 Cr Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹2 Cr 5. HDFC Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 5.5% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 12.7% , 2021 was -5.5% and 2020 was 27.5% . HDFC Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 24 Oct 11 NAV (26 May 23) ₹18.5815 ↓ -0.09 (-0.47 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,542 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.54 Sharpe Ratio 0.74 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 300 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,129 30 Apr 20 ₹15,193 30 Apr 21 ₹14,570 30 Apr 22 ₹16,040 30 Apr 23 ₹18,263 Returns for HDFC Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.4% 3 Month 6.9% 6 Month 13.6% 1 Year 16.3% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 12.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 5.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 12.7% 2021 -5.5% 2020 27.5% 2019 21.7% 2018 6.6% 2017 2.8% 2016 10.1% 2015 -7.3% 2014 -9.8% 2013 -7.2% Fund Manager information for HDFC Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Arun Agarwal 15 Feb 23 0.21 Yr. Nirman Morakhia 15 Feb 23 0.21 Yr. Data below for HDFC Gold Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.94% Other 98.06% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹1,541 Cr 292,549,644
↑ 2,522,855 Treps - Tri-Party Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹1 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹1 Cr Reverse Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹1 Cr 6. ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 5.8% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 12.7% , 2021 was -5.4% and 2020 was 26.6% . ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Oct 11 NAV (26 May 23) ₹19.2716 ↓ -0.03 (-0.15 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹711 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.33 Sharpe Ratio 0.73 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-15 Months (2%),15 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,113 30 Apr 20 ₹14,991 30 Apr 21 ₹14,389 30 Apr 22 ₹15,809 30 Apr 23 ₹18,017 Returns for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.2% 3 Month 7.3% 6 Month 14.2% 1 Year 16.7% 3 Year 7.1% 5 Year 12.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 5.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 12.7% 2021 -5.4% 2020 26.6% 2019 22.7% 2018 7.4% 2017 0.8% 2016 8.9% 2015 -5.1% 2014 -9.2% 2013 -6.7% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 27 Sep 12 10.6 Yr. Nishit Patel 29 Dec 20 2.34 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.55% Other 98.45% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹711 Cr 135,007,871
↑ 993,860 Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹1 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹1 Cr 7. Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 5.4% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 12.3% , 2021 was -5% and 2020 was 26% . Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 20 Mar 12 NAV (25 May 23) ₹18.0896 ↓ -0.15 (-0.80 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹281 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.49 Sharpe Ratio 0.84 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 100 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,002 30 Apr 20 ₹15,106 30 Apr 21 ₹14,380 30 Apr 22 ₹15,771 30 Apr 23 ₹18,044 Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.1% 3 Month 6.5% 6 Month 13.4% 1 Year 16.3% 3 Year 7% 5 Year 12.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 5.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 12.3% 2021 -5% 2020 26% 2019 21.3% 2018 6.8% 2017 1.6% 2016 11.5% 2015 -7.2% 2014 -9.4% 2013 -6.9% Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Lovelish Solanki 30 Jun 18 4.84 Yr. Pranav Gupta 31 Mar 23 0.08 Yr. Haresh Mehta 28 Apr 23 0.01 Yr. Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.89% Other 97.11% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Aditya BSL Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹279 Cr 51,457,587 Clearing Corporation Of India Limited
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹3 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
CBLO | -0% -₹1 Cr 8. Invesco India Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 5.1% since its launch. Return for 2022 was 12.8% , 2021 was -5.5% and 2020 was 27.2% . Invesco India Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 5 Dec 11 NAV (26 May 23) ₹17.6876 ↓ -0.01 (-0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹64 on 30 Apr 23 Category Gold - Gold AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.43 Sharpe Ratio 0.7 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 18 ₹10,000 30 Apr 19 ₹10,159 30 Apr 20 ₹15,163 30 Apr 21 ₹14,616 30 Apr 22 ₹16,145 30 Apr 23 ₹18,357 Returns for Invesco India Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 26 May 23 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.5% 3 Month 6.8% 6 Month 14.4% 1 Year 17.5% 3 Year 6.9% 5 Year 12.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 5.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2022 12.8% 2021 -5.5% 2020 27.2% 2019 21.4% 2018 6.6% 2017 1.3% 2016 21.6% 2015 -15.1% 2014 -9% 2013 -7.6% Fund Manager information for Invesco India Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Krishna Cheemalapati 4 Jan 20 3.32 Yr. Data below for Invesco India Gold Fund as on 30 Apr 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.58% Other 96.42% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Invesco India Gold ETF
- | -98% ₹63 Cr 117,094
↓ -2,588 Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -2% ₹1 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
CBLO | -0% ₹0 Cr
Top 4 Benefits of Gold Investments
Hedge Against Inflation
Gold acts as a hedge against inflation. Gold's value rises when inflation rises. During the inflationary time, gold is a more stable investment than cash.
Liquidity
Gold Investment offers investors the chance to trade it during emergencies or when they need cash. As it is fairly liquid in nature, it ensures that it is easy to sell. Different instruments offer differing levels of liquidity, Gold ETFs may be the most liquid of all options.
Offers Diversification
Gold investment can act as a safety net against Market volatility. Gold investment or gold as an asset class has a low correlation with the equity or stock markets. So when the equity markets are down, your gold investment may outperform.
Valuable Asset
Gold has managed to maintain its value over time for many years. It is known as a stable investment with very steady returns. One does not expect to make very high returns in long periods by Investing in Gold but moderate returns can be expected. In certain short periods, superlative returns can also be made.
Who Can Invest Gold Mutual Funds?
Gold Mutual Funds are suited for investors who do not have a Demat Account and are not investors in stocks. Here, the fund collects money from you to invest in ETF units via the stock exchange. Since this investment is made through a Mutual Fund, investors can opt for systematic investments or withdrawals too. As Gold Mutual Fund’s units can be bought or sold from the fund house, investors do not face liquidity risks.
How Invest in Gold Funds Online?
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FAQs
1. What should I look for while investing in gold mutual funds?
A: Most gold mutual funds are known to produce good returns. However, when you plan on investing in a particular fund, you must compare its valuation. For example, SBI Gold Fund has shown a growth rate of 27.4% compared to the ICICI Prudential Regular Growth Savings Fund that has a growth rate of 26.6%. However, the Net Asset Value or NAV of ICICI is Rs. 16.5363, which is higher than SBI's, at Rs. 15.5627. Thus, while investing in a gold mutual fund, you will have to evaluate the growth rate, the NAV, the ROI over one year, three years, and five years before you select a particular fund.
2. Why should I invest in a gold fund?
A: Given the market volatility, the gold mutual fund offers a certain amount of cushioning and assures investors of regular returns. Although gold prices vary, it will not go below the investment value. Hence, you can be assured that your investment will never be at a loss.
3. Will I have to pay taxes on the gold fund?
A: The gold mutual funds are taxable similar to that of physical gold. However, as you will be earning a return on your investment, you will have to add it to your gross Income. Thus, your income will become taxable. This is as per the new taxation regime. Additionally, if the investment is for three years and more, this falls under long-term investments, making the earning taxable.
4. Why should I invest in SBI Gold?
A: The SBI is a name that draws confidence, and SBI Gold has shown steady growth in the past eight years. Its current value is Rs. 9.09 lakhs and has a growth rate of over 16.62% per annum.
5. Why should I invest in Axis Gold Fund?
A: The Axis Gold Fund has shown robust returns since it started in 2011. The NAV of the Axis Gold Fund is Rs.15.564 and has shown returns of 13.3% for the 5-year investment duration. Even if you invest in the Axis Gold Fund for six months, you can expect returns of 2.5%. Historically Axis Gold Fund has shown a return of 26.9%.
6. Why should I invest in Kotak Gold Fund?
A: Kotak Gold Fund is one of the best performing in this portfolio of investments. The current value of the Kotak Gold is Rs. 9.15 lakh. You can also expect a return of 16.88% per annum from your investment.
7. Is investing in gold funds safe?
A: Yes, investing in a gold fund is safest as it is bound to produce good returns. Although the price of gold fluctuates, it will not go below your investment.
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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Really a useful knowledge. for investment decision.espically for gold and global fund investments.
Very informative.
Which gold investment fund will be good for me pls suggest for 1- 1.3 years