Best Gold ETFs
Index funds and ETFs simply track a benchmark such as the Nifty 50 rather than trying to beat it. They charge far lower fees than active funds, and their return is the index's return minus that small cost.
Top gold ETFs by 3Y returns
10Ranked by 3-year CAGR across all live variants. Open a fund for NAV history, rolling returns, risk metrics and peer rank.
As of 20 Aug 2026, UTI - Gold Exchange Traded Fund leads gold ETFs on 3-year CAGR at +38.05%, followed by LIC MF Gold Exchange Traded Fund at +37.93% and Quantum Gold ETF at +37.67%. Across 20 gold ETFs the category averaged +37.60% over three years, at an average expense ratio of 0.52%. All figures are computed from public AMFI NAV history and recomputed daily; past returns do not predict future ones.
| 1 | UTI - Gold Exchange Traded Fund UTI | ★★★★☆ | +57.6% | +38.1% | +26.1% | 0.59% | ₹3,315Cr |
| 2 | LIC MF Gold Exchange Traded Fund LIC | ★★★★★ | +57.2% | +37.9% | — | 0.45% | ₹1,420Cr |
| 3 | Quantum Gold ETF Quantum | ★★★☆☆ | +57.7% | +37.7% | +26.0% | 0.55% | ₹720.91Cr |
| 4 | HDFC Gold ETF HDFC | ★★☆☆☆ | +57.2% | +37.6% | +25.9% | 0.60% | ₹23,426Cr |
| 5 | ICICI Prudential Gold ETF ICICI Prudential | ★★★★☆ | +57.4% | +37.6% | +26.0% | 0.49% | ₹26,432Cr |
| 6 | Axis Gold ETF Axis | ★★☆☆☆ | +57.0% | +37.6% | +26.0% | 0.58% | ₹5,343Cr |
| 7 | Kotak Gold ETF Kotak Mahindra | ★★★☆☆ | +57.3% | +37.5% | +26.0% | 0.52% | ₹14,430Cr |
| 8 | Mirae Asset Gold ETF Mirae Asset | ★★★★★ | +57.1% | +37.5% | — | 0.35% | ₹3,251Cr |
| 9 | DSP Gold ETF DSP | ★★★★☆ | +57.2% | +37.4% | — | 0.45% | ₹2,318Cr |
| 10 | Nippon India ETF Gold BeES Nippon India | ★★★☆☆ | +56.9% | +37.2% | +25.7% | 0.81% | ₹55,583Cr |
NAV data as of 20 Aug 2026. Returns are CAGR for periods ≥1 year, computed from AMFI NAV history. Ratings are WealthTicker’s own, ranked within sub-category peers — not a SEBI or agency rating. See our methodology for every formula. This is data, not investment advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are gold ETFs?
Index funds and ETFs simply track a benchmark such as the Nifty 50 rather than trying to beat it. They charge far lower fees than active funds, and their return is the index's return minus that small cost.
Which is the best gold ETF fund right now?
UTI - Gold Exchange Traded Fund by UTI currently ranks first among gold ETFs by 3-year CAGR at +38.05%. Rankings move with NAVs — past returns don't guarantee future performance.
What returns have gold ETFs given?
The category has averaged +57.02% over 1 year, +37.60% annualized over 3 years, +25.96% annualized over 5 years — peer averages over the live funds in the category, computed from AMFI NAV history.
How are gold ETFs taxed?
Non-equity taxation: gains within 12 months are taxed at your slab rate; beyond 12 months, at 12.5% as long-term capital gains.