Best Gold Mutual Funds for September 2026 Based on 5-Year CAGR: SBI Gold, Quantum Gold ETF FOF and Others

In September 2026, several gold mutual funds have been identified based on their 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). These funds offer investors a chance to diversify their portfolios with gold-backed securities, providing a hedge against market volatility. 

Top Gold Mutual Funds for September 2026 Based on 5-Year CAGR 

Note: The above NAV is as of August 31, 2026, and AUM as of July 31, 2026. 

SBI Gold Fund-Reg(G) 

Managed by Viral Chhadva, SBI Gold Fund-Reg(G) is an open-ended fund with an AUM of ₹15,811.9 crore and an expense ratio of 0.42%. Launched on September 12, 2011, it tracks the Gold-London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) index. The fund's NAV stands at ₹44.88, with a 52-week high of ₹51.65 and a low of ₹30.57. It has delivered a 5-year return of 25.32%. 

Quantum Gold ETF FOF-Reg(G) 

Chirag Mehta manages this open-ended Quantum Gold ETF FOF fund, which has an AUM of ₹517.1 crore and an expense ratio of 0.51%. Initiated on May 19, 2011, it follows the Gold-India benchmark. The NAV is ₹58.09, with a 52-week high of ₹66.72 and a low of ₹39.59. The 5-year return is 25.31%. 

Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund-Reg(G) 

Under the management of Mehul Dama, this Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold fund has an AUM of ₹1,665.4 crore and an expense ratio of 0.52%. It was launched on March 20, 2012, and tracks the Gold-India index. The NAV is ₹44.61, with a 52-week high of ₹50.56 and a low of ₹30.46. The 5-year return is 25.09%. 

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Nippon India Gold Savings Fund(G) 

Managed by Himanshu Mange, this open-ended Nippon India Gold Savings fund has an AUM of ₹6,958.9 crore and an expense ratio of 0.25%. Launched on March 7, 2011, it follows the Gold-India benchmark. The NAV is ₹58.55, with a 52-week high of ₹67.46 and a low of ₹39.97. The 5-year return is 25.06%. 

Axis Gold Fund-Reg(G) 

Aditya Pagaria manages this Axis Gold Fund, which has an AUM of ₹2,887.1 crore and an expense ratio of 0.49%. Initiated on October 20, 2011, it tracks the Gold-India index. The NAV is ₹44.31, with a 52-week high of ₹51.65 and a low of ₹30.48. The 5-year return is 25%. 

Kotak Gold Fund(G) 

Managed by Abhishek Bisen, this Kotak Gold fund has an AUM of ₹6,532 crore and an expense ratio of 0.45%. Launched on March 25, 2011, it follows the Gold-India benchmark. The NAV is ₹58.86, with a 52-week high of ₹67.22 and a low of ₹40.22. The 5-year return is 24.89%. 

Conclusion 

The top gold mutual funds for September 2026, based on 5-year CAGR, include SBI Gold-Reg(G) with 25.32%, Quantum Gold ETF FOF-Reg(G) with 25.31%, and Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund-Reg(G) with 25.09%. These funds provide diverse options for investors seeking exposure to gold-backed securities. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities or companies mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation or 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. 

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