HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF
This is the Regular plan of HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
NAV history
Scorecard
Not ratedHow 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. Not rated — this fund has no full year of NAV history yet. A rating needs at least a 1-year return to rank its performance against peers.
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Volatility 17.8% vs 32.8% category avg
0.6% expense vs 0.7% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its FoF Domestic peers (17.8% vs 32.8%)
- Low expense ratio (0.56%) vs the FoF Domestic average of 0.69%
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Fund vs category average (FoF Domestic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -5.35% | -5.62% | +0.27% |
| 3M abs | — | +0.34% | — |
| 6M abs | — | -9.23% | — |
| 1Y CAGR | — | +18.88% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +36.31% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +23.30% | — |
Category average across peers in FoF Domestic (up to 43 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
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1 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
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
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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.
Asset allocation
As on 30 Sep 2026 · AMC disclosure- Other98.01%
- Cash & Equivalents1.99%
AMC Profile
HDFC Mutual Fund is run by HDFC Asset Management, part of the HDFC Bank group and listed on the exchanges since 2018. It has been in business since 1999, absorbed Zurich India's schemes in 2003, and is consistently among the two or three largest fund houses by assets.
Fund Managers
BKBhagyesh KagalkarManaging since 01 Sep 2026
• B.E (Production) Collectively • MMS (Finance)
over 31 years experience in Equity Research, investments and Finance • January 3, 2007 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
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- HDFC Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
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- HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
- HDFC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
- HDFC Floating Interest Rates Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
- HDFC Focused Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
- HDFC Gilt Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
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- HDFC INNOVATION FUND - Direct Plan - GROWTH OPTION
- HDFC Large & Mid Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
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- HDFC Medium to Long Term Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
NMNandita MenezesManaging since 01 Sep 2026
• B.Com (University of Mumbai)
Collectively over 3 years’ experience in Equity Dealing and auditing • December 29, 2021 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited • April 26, 2020 till March 5, 2021: S.R. Batliboi & Co LLP Last Position held: Executive - Assurance
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Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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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 HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF?
As of 16 Oct 2026, the NAV of HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF is ₹9.45 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF delivered?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF has returned -5.40% 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 HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF charges an expense ratio of 0.56% 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 HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF's largest holdings are HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund (64.4%) and HDFC Silver ETF (33.6%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF sits at the moderately high level on our estimate of SEBI's risk-o-meter scale, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 17.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was 7.6%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF is benchmarked against the Domestic Price of physical Gold (70%) and Domestic Price of physical Silver (30%) (derived as per regulatory norms).
Who manages HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF is managed by Bhagyesh Kagalkar and Nandita Menezes at HDFC.
When was HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF launched, and what is its objective?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF was launched on 01 Sep 2026. its stated objective is: The objective of this scheme is to generate returns by investing in units of Gold and Silver exchange traded funds (ETFs). There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. Both are as filed in the scheme's own Scheme Summary Document.
How is HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF taxed?
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF 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.