Gold ETFs India — Prices, Returns & Comparison
Compare the best gold ETFs available on Indian exchanges by price, AUM, expense ratio, and historical returns. Gold has long been a preferred asset for Indian investors seeking a hedge against inflation and market uncertainty. Gold ETFs make it easy to add this allocation to your portfolio without dealing with physical storage or purity concerns. This page gives you a clear side-by-side view of all gold ETFs listed on NSE and BSE so you can pick the one with the lowest tracking error and best liquidity. Use the data to decide how much gold exposure fits your overall investment strategy.
12 gold ETFs found
| ETF Name | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| ABSL Gold ETF ABSLGOLD · NSE | ₹56.2 | -1.20% |
| Axis Gold ETF AXISGOLD · NSE | ₹119 | +0.05% |
| BSL Gold ETF BSLGOLDETF · NSE | ₹139.69 | +0.00% |
| Nippon Commodity ETF COMMOIETF · NSE | ₹99.55 | +0.05% |
| Gold.com, Inc. GOLD · NYQ | ₹57.3 | -2.37% |
| Nippon India Gold BeES GOLDBEES · NSE | ₹131.43 | +0.00% |
| HDFC Gold ETF HDFCGOLD · NSE | ₹135.71 | +0.04% |
| ICICI Pru Gold ETF ICICIGOLD · NSE | ₹57.1 | -1.38% |
| Kotak Gold ETF KOTAKGOLD · NSE | ₹55.4 | +0.69% |
| SBI Gold ETF SETFGOLD · NSE | ₹135.49 | -0.01% |
| Nippon India Silver ETF SILVERBEES · NSE | ₹233.08 | +0.00% |
| Tata Gold ETF TATAGOLD · NSE | ₹15.43 | +0.06% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are gold ETFs and how do they work?
Gold ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track the price of physical gold. Each unit of a gold ETF is backed by actual gold held by the fund house in secure vaults. You can buy and sell gold ETF units on the stock exchange just like regular shares through your demat account. This gives you exposure to gold prices without the hassles of storing physical gold, paying making charges, or worrying about purity. The price of a gold ETF unit closely mirrors the domestic price of gold.
Gold ETF vs Sovereign Gold Bond — which is better?
Both are good ways to invest in gold, but they serve different purposes. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) offer a 2.5% annual interest and are tax-free on maturity after 8 years, making them ideal for long-term investors. Gold ETFs offer better liquidity — you can sell anytime on the exchange — and do not have a lock-in period. If you need flexibility, gold ETFs are better. If you can stay invested for 8 years, SGBs typically offer better after-tax returns.
How are gold ETF returns taxed?
Gold ETFs held for more than 12 months qualify for long-term capital gains tax at 12.5% without indexation. Short-term gains (held less than 12 months) are taxed at your income tax slab rate. This makes gold ETFs tax-efficient for medium to long-term holding compared to physical gold, where capital gains rules are similar but selling involves additional overheads like making charges and purity certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ETF and how does it work in India?
An Exchange Traded Fund, or ETF, is a basket of securities that tracks an index, commodity or theme and trades on the NSE and BSE like a normal stock. You buy and sell units through a demat and trading account at live market prices during the trading session. Most Indian ETFs are passive, aiming to mirror an index such as the Nifty 50 rather than beat it.
How is an ETF different from a mutual fund?
Both pool investor money, but an ETF trades on an exchange in real time at market price, whereas a mutual fund is bought and sold once a day at NAV directly with the fund house. ETFs require a demat account and usually have lower expense ratios, while mutual funds allow SIPs and fractional amounts more easily. ETF prices can differ slightly from NAV due to demand and supply.
What is tracking error in an ETF?
Tracking error measures how closely an ETF follows its underlying index. It is the difference between the ETF's returns and the index returns over a period. A low tracking error means the fund is doing its job of replicating the index faithfully. It arises from the expense ratio, cash holdings, dividend timing and trading costs, so investors often prefer ETFs with consistently low tracking error.
Are gold ETFs a good way to invest in gold?
Gold ETFs let you invest in gold in electronic form, with each unit typically backed by physical gold of high purity held by the fund. They trade on the NSE and BSE, so you avoid the storage risk, making charges and purity concerns of physical gold. Prices track domestic gold rates closely. They are held in your demat account and can be bought or sold during market hours.