HSBC Gold ETF Fund of Fund NFO Closes Today, March 25

The HSBC Gold ETF Fund of Fund (FoF), launched by HSBC Mutual Fund, closes for subscription on March 25, 2026. The scheme is structured as an open-ended fund of funds that primarily invests in units of the HSBC Gold ETF.

It enables investors to participate in gold price movements without holding physical gold or requiring a demat account. The offering was open during its New Fund Offer (NFO) period starting March 19, 2026.

Scheme Structure and Investment Objective

The primary objective of the scheme is to generate returns in line with the performance of the underlying HSBC Gold ETF. It follows a passive investment strategy, focusing on replicating gold price movements rather than outperforming them.

This approach reduces active management risks while maintaining exposure to gold as an asset class. The benchmark for the scheme is the domestic price of gold.

Asset Allocation and Strategy

The fund maintains a highly concentrated allocation towards gold-linked instruments.

• 95%–100%: Units of HSBC Gold ETF
• 0%–5%: Cash, debt, and money market instruments

This structure ensures that the fund closely tracks gold prices while maintaining minimal liquidity buffers. The limited allocation to cash and debt instruments helps manage redemption requirements efficiently. Overall, the strategy aligns with a low-tracking-error framework.

NFO Timeline and Investment Details

The NFO opened on March 19, 2026, and closes on March 25, 2026. The allotment of units is expected to be completed by March 30, 2026.

• Lump sum investment: Minimum ₹5,000 and in multiples of ₹1 thereafter
• SIP investment: Minimum ₹500 per instalment

The scheme is managed by Dipan S. Parikh, who has been associated with HSBC Mutual Fund since 2006. These entry thresholds aim to make the scheme accessible to a wide range of investors.

Cost Structure and Exit Load

The scheme includes a defined exit load structure applicable to early redemptions. A 1% exit load is charged if units are redeemed or switched out within 15 days from the date of allotment.

No exit load is applicable after this 15-day period. This structure is designed to discourage short-term withdrawals and ensure stability in fund flows.

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Conclusion

The HSBC Gold ETF Fund of Fund provides an alternative route to invest in gold through a mutual fund structure. It combines passive management with high allocation to a gold ETF to mirror domestic gold prices.

The NFO window, which closes on March 25, 2026, offers defined entry conditions and cost structures. The scheme reflects continued interest in gold-linked investment products within the mutual fund space.

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