Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 66 of 126 FoF Domestic peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within FoF Domestic (same plan and option). 66 of the 126 FoF Domestic funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +37.25% · ranks 8 of 126 FoF Domestic funds
Volatility 21.2% vs 14.5% category avg
0.2% expense vs 0.2% category avg
88% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- 1-year return (+57.16%) beats the FoF Domestic average (+21.46%)
- 3-year return (+37.25%) beats the FoF Domestic average (+14.92%)
- 5-year return (+25.86%) beats the FoF Domestic average (+9.64%)
- Ranks #14 of 126 on 1-year return in its FoF Domestic cohort
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 1.45 vs 0.35 FoF Domestic average
Concerns
- More volatile than its FoF Domestic peers (21.2% vs 14.5%)
- High expense ratio (0.24%) vs the FoF Domestic average of 0.19%
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios (vs Gold · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Gold price index — the closest match to this fund's mandate. Needs ~3 years of history; a low R² means the fund tracks the index loosely.
Fund vs category average (FoF Domestic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +10.28% | +3.07% | +7.21% |
| 3M abs | -1.04% | +1.86% | -2.90% |
| 6M abs | +1.04% | +2.35% | -1.31% |
| 1Y CAGR | +57.16% | +21.46% | +35.70% |
| 3Y CAGR | +37.25% | +14.92% | +22.33% |
| 5Y CAGR | +25.86% | +9.64% | +16.22% |
Category average across peers in FoF Domestic (124 of 126 carry a figure for at least one period), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 126 peers in FoF Domestic
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
152 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into SBI Gold Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Gold | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +17.13% | +17.05% | +0.08% | |
| 2025 | +71.85% | +71.81% | +0.04% | |
| 2024 | +19.88% | +19.44% | +0.44% | |
| 2023 | +14.43% | +14.68% | -0.25% | |
| 2022 | +13.01% | +12.80% | +0.21% | |
| 2021 | -5.34% | -5.19% | -0.15% | |
| 2020 | +27.85% | +27.00% | +0.85% | |
| 2019 | +23.29% | +22.95% | +0.34% | |
| 2018 | +6.88% | +6.67% | +0.21% | |
| 2017 | +3.88% | +2.43% | +1.45% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as non-equityThis is a non-equity fund — a fund-of-funds, gold/silver, international or balanced-hybrid scheme. It isn't equity-oriented, but since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund either: gains held over 2 years get the 12.5% long-term rate; shorter holdings are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.
Added to your income at your slab rate
No indexation, no ₹1.25 L exemption
Sets the short-term (slab-rate) figure above.
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -25.0%28 Aug 2013 → 01 Jan 2016
Fell over 2.3 years, back to the old high on 11 Jul 2019 — 3.5 years under water after the low.
- -24.7%29 Jan 2026 → 23 Mar 2026
Still below that high — 2 months down, and no recovery yet.
- -21.5%07 Aug 2020 → 31 Mar 2021
Fell over 8 months, back to the old high on 24 Jan 2023 — 1.8 years under water after the low.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
SBI in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
SBI Mutual Fund sells 71,698 Pakka Ltd shares, stake falls to 6.45%
scanx.trade · 6h ago
SBI Mutual Fund reduces Neogen Chemicals stake to 6.03% under SAST Reg 29
scanx.trade · 1d ago
SBI Mutual Fund acquires 5.2% stake in Tenneco Clean Air India
scanx.trade · 4d ago
SBI Mutual Fund raises Urban Company stake to 8.84% with 2.27% buy
scanx.trade · 4d ago
Portfolio rejig: Here's what top 3 mutual fund houses bought & sold in July
Business Standard · 4d ago
HDFC MF leads retail and HNI AUM; SBI dominates affluent investor base in B30 cities
Cafemutual · 4d ago
SBI Mutual Fund - PPFAS Mutual Fund among 6 MFs holding over Rs 10,000 crore in cash in July
The Economic Times · 5d ago
SBI Mutual Fund: SBI, RIL, and HDFC Bank among top 10 stock holdings in July
The Economic Times · 7d ago
Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of SBI Gold Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of SBI Gold Fund is ₹47.55 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has SBI Gold Fund delivered?
SBI Gold Fund has returned +57.16% over 1 year, +37.25% per year over 3 years, +25.86% per year over 5 years and +11.53% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of SBI Gold Fund?
SBI Gold Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.24% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of SBI Gold Fund?
Its largest holdings are SBI ETF Gold (100.1%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is SBI Gold Fund?
It is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 21.2% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -25.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 1.45 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. SBI Gold Fund's 1.45 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of SBI Gold Fund?
SBI Gold Fund is benchmarked against the Domestic Price of Gold. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages SBI Gold Fund?
SBI Gold Fund is managed by Raviprakash Sharma at SBI.
How is SBI Gold Fund taxed?
SBI Gold Fund is a non-equity fund (a fund-of-funds, gold, international or balanced-hybrid scheme). Since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund: gains on units held more than 2 years are long-term, taxed at 12.5% (no indexation, no ₹1.25 lakh exemption); units held 2 years or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.