Gold mutual funds offer investors a practical way to gain exposure to gold prices without owning the physical metal. These funds invest primarily in gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or gold-related assets, making them a popular choice for portfolio diversification.
In this article, we take a closer look at some of the best-performing gold mutual funds in India for August 2025, based on their 3-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), AUM, and expense ratios.
| Name | AUM | ↓CAGR 3Y |
| DSP World Gold FoF | 1,201.56 | 32.91 |
| LIC MF Gold ETF FoF | 174.14 | 24.49 |
| ICICI Pru Regular Gold Savings Fund | 2,274.43 | 24.43 |
| Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund | 636.11 | 24.34 |
| HDFC Gold ETF FoF | 4,271.57 | 24.33 |
| Quantum Gold Saving Fund | 215.64 | 24.28 |
| Axis Gold Fund | 1,120.66 | 24.11 |
| Nippon India Gold Savings Fund | 3,125.64 | 24.06 |
| SBI Gold | 4,154.78 | 24.04 |
| Kotak Gold Fund | 3,155.45 | 23.91 |
Note:The gold mutual funds above are ranked based on their 3-year CAGR as of July 24, 2025.
DSP World Gold FoF seeks capital appreciation by investing in units/securities issued by overseas ETFs, gold-related funds, and domestic mutual funds with exposure to the gold or gold mining theme. A portion of the corpus may also be invested in money market instruments for liquidity.
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LIC MF Gold ETF FoF is an open-ended Fund of Fund that aims to generate returns closely aligned with those of the IDBI Gold Exchange Traded Fund. It offers a convenient way for investors to access gold price movements without holding physical gold.
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This scheme aims to generate returns by investing in units of the ICICI Prudential Gold ETF. It provides investors exposure to gold in a structured and managed manner through a Fund of Fund format.
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Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund is designed to deliver returns that track the performance of the Birla Sun Life Gold ETF.
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HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund is an open-ended scheme that seeks capital appreciation by investing in units of HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund.
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Gold mutual funds offer a structured way to gain exposure to gold without the need to purchase or store the physical asset. By tracking the performance of gold ETFs or investing in gold-related instruments, these funds can serve as a diversification tool within a broader investment portfolio. The selection above highlights funds with a strong historical track record based on key metrics like 3Y CAGR and rolling returns, helping investors better understand their past performance.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Mutual Fund investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Published on: Jul 25, 2025, 2:00 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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