Investing in gold mutual funds offers a convenient and efficient way for individuals to gain exposure to gold without physically buying and storing the metal. These funds invest primarily in gold bullion or gold-related assets, such as stocks of gold mining companies, and are managed by professional fund managers. Gold mutual funds can serve as a hedge against inflation and market volatility, making them a popular choice for diversifying an investment portfolio. In this read, we will explore the best gold mutual funds in India for July 2025
| Name | AUM (₹ Crore) | Expense Ratio | CAGR 3Y |
| DSP World Gold FoF | 1,195.92 | 1.69 | 27.41 |
| SBI Gold Fund | 4,154.78 | 0.10 | 23.42 |
| HDFC Gold ETF FoF | 4,088.35 | 0.18 | 23.36 |
| ICICI Pru Regular Gold Savings Fund | 2,152.37 | 0.09 | 23.27 |
| Nippon India Gold Savings Fund | 3,044.56 | 0.16 | 23.18 |
Note: The Gold Mutual Funds mentioned above have been selected and sorted based on 5Y CAGR as of June 20, 2025
DSP World Gold FoF aims capital appreciation by investing in units/securities issued by overseas Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and/or overseas funds and/or units issued by domestic mutual funds that provide exposure to Gold/Gold Mining theme.
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SBI Gold Fund is open open-ended Fund of Fund Scheme investing in SBI-ETF Gold. The scheme seeks to provide returns that closely correspond to returns provided by SBI Gold Exchange Traded Scheme.
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HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund is an open-ended Fund of Fund scheme investing in HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund. The scheme seeks capital appreciation by investing in units of HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund (HGETF).
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ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund (the Scheme) is a fund of funds scheme with the primary objective of generating returns by investing in units of ICICI Prudential Gold ETF (IPru Gold ETF).
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Gold mutual funds provide investors with an accessible and relatively low-risk avenue to benefit from movements in gold prices. While they do not offer the tangibility of physical gold, they combine the advantages of liquidity, professional management, and diversification.
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: Jun 23, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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