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Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have witnessed record-breaking investments in the fourth quarter of 2025, with retail investors showing increased interest in gold as an investment asset.

Investment Figures

  • Q4 Inflows: ₹25,000 crore (up 150% from Q4 2024)
  • Total AUM: ₹2.5 lakh crore across all gold ETFs
  • New Investors: 50 lakh new retail investors
  • Average Investment: ₹50,000 per investor

Popular Gold ETFs

  • HDFC Gold ETF: ₹50,000 crore AUM
  • SBI Gold ETF: ₹45,000 crore AUM
  • ICICI Prudential Gold ETF: ₹35,000 crore AUM
  • Kotak Gold ETF: ₹30,000 crore AUM

Reasons for Popularity

  • Easy Accessibility: Available through demat accounts and mutual fund platforms
  • Low Cost: Expense ratios as low as 0.5%
  • Liquidity: Can be bought/sold like stocks
  • Tax Benefits: Long-term capital gains tax exemption
  • Diversification: Hedge against market volatility

Market Trends

  • SIP Investments: 40% of inflows through Systematic Investment Plans
  • Women Investors: 35% of new investors are women
  • Urban-Rural Mix: 60% urban, 40% rural investors
  • Age Group: 25-45 years dominant (65%)

Future Outlook

Industry experts predict continued growth in gold ETF investments due to:

  • Increasing financial literacy
  • Volatile equity markets
  • Rising inflation concerns
  • Government promotion of digital gold investments

The surge in gold ETF investments reflects changing investor preferences towards safer, more predictable investment options.