These Gold ETFs Perform Brilliant: Perfect Gift For Your Spouse This Karwa Chauth

Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have gained massive investor attention this year, especially recently due to their impressive performance during volatile markets and inflationary pressures. Gold ETFs enable investors to take exposure to gold without actually holding it, with the benefits of liquidity, transparency, and exchange-traded ease of trading. Let's analyse some top performing Gold ETFs this festive season for you to gift your spouse, specially now that marriage-dedicated festival of Karwa Chauth is a couple of days away. 

Top Gold ETFs: Analysis

Four Gold ETFs have been standout performers among Indian investors this year:

• Nippon India ETF Gold BeES: The biggest Gold ETF in India with regard to assets under management (AUM), Nippon India Gold BeES has an impressive return of approximately 47% year-to-date in 2025. It follows domestic gold price movements closely and provides high liquidity to investors.
• UTI Gold ETF: UTI Gold ETF has also displayed a similar return of about 47% in the current year. With its reputation for accurate tracking of gold prices and low cost, it continues to be a favourite among retail as well as institutional investors.
• Invesco India Gold ETF: Giving highest returns of 47.35% within peers this year, Invesco India Gold ETF is well-known for its track record and low cost ratio. It has also displayed strong performance over longer time frames.
• Groww Gold ETF FoF: Although slightly behind at returns of about 44.5% in 2025, Groww Gold ETF Fund of Fund provides a convenient option for small investors to engage in gold investment, focusing on diversification in gold investments.

Here’s What Experts Recommend

Experts suggest that investors include Gold ETFs in a diversified investment portfolio, considering the current geopolitical risks and inflation pressures which are working in the favour of gold as a hedge asset. Pallav Agarwal, Certified Financial Planner with Bhava Services LLP, suggests opting for multi-asset allocation funds that dynamically balance commodity exposure over chasing individual gold ETFs. It provides tax efficiency and professional fund management at reduced risk of repeated portfolio rebalancing.

Analysts predict that although the hyper returns of 2025 can be moderated, gold is going to continue its popularity in the medium term based on sustained inflation worries and worldwide economic uncertainty. Prospective returns from gold ETFs would be moderate at an annual rate of 8-12%, and hence they would be ideal for conservative investors that are interested in wealth preservation and modest appreciation.

Disclaimer:

Investments in Gold ETFs are exposed to market risks such as price fluctuations of gold based on global economic conditions and currency movements. The past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investors must determine their risk capacity and seek the advice of financial consultants before investing in Gold ETFs. The above content is for information purposes only and should not be considered as any kind of financial advice.