HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth

Q: What are the returns of this mutual fund scheme?

The HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth is a 13 yrs 1 m old fund and has delivered average annual returns of 11.2% since inception. HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth Returns 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year Since Inception 69.2% 33.5% 23.05% 16.97% 11.2%

Previously called: HDFC Gold Direct-G

NAV as of Feb 02, 2026	Returns since inception	ET Money Rank	AUM (Fund size)
₹44.4267-10.77% 1 day change	11.2% p.a.	App exclusive #NA View Ranked Funds	₹8,501 Cr

Historical NAV & returns

NAV: ₹44.4267 as on Feb 02, 2026

This fund Category average

HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund overview

Expense ratio	0.18% as on Feb 02, 2026
Exit load	1.0% Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 15 days.!
AUM (Fund size)	₹8,501 Cr
Lock-in Period	Nil
Age	13 yrs 1 m since Jan 01, 2013
Benchmark	Domestic Price of Gold
Min. investment	SIP: ₹105 & Lumpsum: ₹105
Risk	Very High
Tax on your gains	Profits are added to your income and taxed as per your slab rate

HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Returns calculator

Investment type

Monthly investment

₹ 10,000

Investment period

Lumpsum investment

₹1 lakh

Investment period

Disclaimer: Products compared like fixed deposits may provide fixed guaranteed returns. Mutual Funds investments are subject to market risk, read all scheme related documents carefully. Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.

Total investment ₹ 12 lakh
Profit ₹12 lakhs
Total corpus ₹1 lakh
Absolute return 52.69%

Trailing returns as on Feb 03, 2026

Period	This fund	Category average
1 Month	4.2%	-12.18%
3 Months	17.72%	2.54%
6 Months	41.34%	24.82%
1 Year	69.2%	50.65%
2 Years	48.99%	39.69%
3 Years	33.5%	27.49%
4 Years	29.77%	25.25%
5 Years	23.05%	19.78%
7 Years	21.88%	19.81%
10 Years	16.97%	15.05%

Peer comparison

Fund name	1M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund	4.2%	41.34%	69.2%	33.5%	23.05%	16.97%
LIC MF Gold ETF FoF	6.71%	44.38%	72.09%	34.77%	24.02%	16.62%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund	7.75%	45.66%	74.5%	34.99%	23.88%	17.22%
SBI Gold Fund	7.25%	45.32%	74.03%	34.85%	23.86%	17.37%
Nippon India Gold Savings Fund	8.23%	46.73%	75.25%	35.05%	23.84%	17.2%
Quantum Gold Savings Fund	6.22%	44.08%	72.6%	34.45%	23.63%	17.02%

Fund name	Std. deviation	Beta	Sharpe	Sortino
HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund	16.51	0.9	1.75	4.22
LIC MF Gold ETF FoF	16.7	0.89	1.81	4.56
Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund	17.4	0.95	1.72	4.57
SBI Gold Fund	16.7	0.91	1.74	4.18
Nippon India Gold Savings Fund	17.72	0.97	1.68	4.15
Quantum Gold Savings Fund	16.25	0.88	1.76	4.08

Fund name	ETM Rank	AUM	Fund age	Expense ratio
HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund	N.A.	8,501 Cr	13 yrs 1 m	0.18%
LIC MF Gold ETF FoF	N.A.	623 Cr	13 yrs 1 m	0.44%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund	N.A.	1,266 Cr	13 yrs 1 m	0.2%
SBI Gold Fund	N.A.	10,775 Cr	13 yrs 1 m	0.24%
Nippon India Gold Savings Fund	N.A.	5,301 Cr	13 yrs 1 m	0.13%
Quantum Gold Savings Fund	N.A.	396 Cr	14 yrs 9 m	0.04%

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Key risk & return ratios Compared to other funds in the category

Alpha	0.59 vs. 6.64 Underperformed at beating benchmark
Sharpe	1.75 vs. 7.19 Poor risk-adjusted returns
Beta	0.9 vs. 1.09 Less sensitive to market ups & downs
Standard deviation	16.51 vs. 10.82 More volatile performance

About this fund

About HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund

HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth is a Gold/ Precious Metals mutual fund scheme from Hdfc Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 13 yrs 1 m, having been launched on 01/01/2013. HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth has ₹8,501 Crores worth of assets under management (AUM) as of 31/12/2025. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.18%. The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth as of 02/02/2026 is ₹44.43.

HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth returns of last 1-year are 70.44%. Since launch, it has delivered 11.20% average annual returns. The fund has doubled the money invested in it every 2 yrs.
HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth scheme's ability to deliver returns consistently is in-line with most funds of its category. Its ability to control losses in a falling market is average.

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Fund AUM	8,501 Cr as on Dec 31, 2025
Scheme document	View Scheme Document

Fund managers

Arun Agarwal

Mr. Agarwal is a B.Com. and Chartered Accountant Prior to joining HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, he has worked with SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd., ICICI Bank Limited, UTI Asset Management Pvt. Ltd.

Nirman S. Morakhia

Mr. Morakhia has done BMS and MBA - Financial Markets Prior to joining HDFC Mutual Fund, he has worked with Mirae Asset Global Investment Management India Pvt. Ltd.

Investment objective

The Scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing in units of HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund.

HDFC Mutual Fund details

No. of schemes	78 view all schemes
Total AUM	9,43,197 Cr as on Dec 31, 2025
Address	"HDFC House", 2nd Floor, H. T. Parekh Marg, 165-166, Backbay Reclamation, Churchgate Mumbai, 400020
Email	shareholders.relations@hdfcfund.com
Phone	022 ? 66316333

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth?

The current Net Asset Value (NAV) of the HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund - Direct Growth plan is approximately ₹44.4267 as of Feb 02, 2026.

What are the returns of this mutual fund scheme?

The HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth is a 13 yrs 1 m old fund and has delivered average annual returns of 11.2% since inception.

HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth Returns

1-Year	3-Year	5-Year	10-Year	Since Inception
69.2%	33.5%	23.05%	16.97%	11.2%

How much does this mutual fund charge as expense ratio?

The HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund - Direct Growth has an expense ratio of 0.18%, representing the annual cost of managing and operating the fund. This fee is deducted from the fund's AUM while declaring the daily NAV, reducing investor returns.

What is the AUM or fund size of this mutual fund?

The HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund currently has assets under management (AUM) or fund size valued at approximately 8,501 Cr as on Dec 31, 2025.

What is risk level of HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?

This is a Gold/ Precious Metals fund comes with Very High risk.

Is there any lock-in period in this mutual fund?

No, this fund does not have any lock-in period.

How do I invest in HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct Plan-Growth?

It is very fast, easy, and completely paperless in this mutual fund scheme on ET Money. The whole process takes just a few minutes. Here's how it works:

For the Desktop Version:

Click on the "Invest Now" button at the top right, then scan the QR code to download the app.

For the Mobile Version:

Click on the "Invest on App" button at the bottom to download the app.
Once the app is downloaded:
Sign-up and complete your one time KYC process, or log in if you're already registered.
Search for HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund - Direct Growth, select your investment mode (lump sum or SIP), and enter the investment amount.
Provide the required details, including the bank account you'll use for payment, and confirm your investment.

That's it. Your investment in the HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund is complete.

How can I redeem my investments in HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund?

Redeeming your investments in the HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund is simple. If you have invested via ET Money, just log in to the app, go to the holdings section, and submit the redemption request.

If you have invested from anywhere else, you can go to the fund house website and put a request through it.

ET Money rank

App exclusive

in Gold/ Precious Metals

#NA

Return Outperformance: This fund has generated highest return amongst Gold/ Precious Metals funds in the last 10 Years.
Return/Risk: For every unit of risk this fund takes, it produces 20% more returns.
Chance: This fund has generated only 8.11% annual return in 70% of times for investors holding for at least 5 years.
Exit Load: Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 15 days.