Best Gold ETFs for October 2026 Based on 5-Year CAGR: LIC MF Gold ETF, UTI Gold ETF, and More

For October 2026, several gold ETFs showed notable performance based on their 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). Among these, LIC MF Gold ETF and UTI Gold ETF stand out, offering investors an opportunity to explore gold-backed investments. 

Best Gold ETFs in October 2026 Based on 5-Year CAGR 

Note: In the above data, the NAV is as of September 28, 2026, and AUM as of August 31, 2026. 

LIC MF Gold ETF Performance 

Managed by Sumit Bhatnagar, the LIC MF Gold ETF has an Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹1,500.3 crore and an expense ratio of 0.45%.  

Since its inception on November 9, 2011, it has tracked the Gold-India benchmark. As of now, its Net Asset Value (NAV) is ₹132.18, with a 52-week high of ₹15,263.20 and a low of ₹121.78. The ETF has delivered a 5-year return of 26.03%. 

UTI Gold ETF Insights 

UTI Gold ETF, managed by Sharwan Kumar Goyal, boasts an AUM of ₹4,513.7 crore and an expense ratio of 0.59%.  

Launched on April 10, 2007, it also follows the Gold-India benchmark. Its current NAV stands at ₹123.41, with a 52-week high of ₹145.56 and a low of ₹96.49. The ETF has achieved a 5-year return of 25.81%. 

Invesco India Gold ETF Overview 

Invesco India Gold ETF, under the management of Abhisek Bahinipati, has an AUM of ₹786.3 crore and an expense ratio of 0.50%.  

Initiated on March 12, 2010, it aligns with the Gold-India benchmark. The NAV is ₹127.53, with a 52-week high of ₹14,873.70 and a low of ₹121.27, yielding a 5-year return of 25.70%. 

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ICICI Pru Gold ETF Details 

Managed by Gaurav Chikane, ICICI Pru Gold ETF has an AUM of ₹28,324.6 crore and an expense ratio of 0.49%.  

Since its launch on August 24, 2010, it has adhered to the Gold-India benchmark. The NAV is ₹125.60, with a 52-week high of ₹149.45 and a low of ₹98.61. It provides a 5-year return of 25.69%. 

Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF Information 

Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF, managed by Mehul Dama, holds an AUM of ₹3,105.6 crore and an expense ratio of 0.44%.  

Launched on May 13, 2011, it follows the Gold-India benchmark. The NAV is ₹129.02, with a 52-week high of ₹153.41 and a low of ₹101.23, offering a 5-year return of 25.66%. 

Conclusion 

For October 2026, gold ETFs such as LIC MF Gold ETF and UTI Gold ETF have demonstrated 5-year returns of 26.03% and 25.81%, respectively. Other ETFs like Invesco India Gold ETF, ICICI Pru Gold ETF, and Aditya Birla SL Gold ETF have also shown returns around 25.7%, reflecting consistent performance in the gold investment sector. 

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