{"id":238802,"date":"2026-09-09T16:11:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T16:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:41:34","slug":"hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b947.5066 as of 08 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b911,197 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 41.4%, 35.53% and 25.04%, respectively, and the scheme sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this fund suits investors who want gold-linked exposure through a fund-of-funds structure and are comfortable with sharp swings. Its recent performance is strong, and the longer-term record remains well above the benchmark, though the portfolio is highly concentrated and therefore needs a patient horizon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HDFC_Gold_ETF_FoF\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Gold ETF FoF?\">Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Gold ETF FoF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HDFC_Gold_ETF_FoF_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_its_benchmark\" title=\"How does the fund compare with its benchmark?\">How does the fund compare with its benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\" title=\"How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?\">How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"Is there a minimum SIP amount?\">Is there a minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\">Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b947.5066 as of 08 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b911,197 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Fund of Fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Arun Agarwal, Nandita Menezes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Arun Agarwal and Nandita Menezes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 08 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>1.08%<\/td>\n<td>-3.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>0.48%<\/td>\n<td>1.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>41.4%<\/td>\n<td>-5.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>35.53%<\/td>\n<td>6.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>25.04%<\/td>\n<td>6.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The 1-year return is the clearest strength in the record. At 41.4%, the fund has moved much better than the benchmark\u2019s -5.72%, which tells us the recent gold-led cycle has been far more supportive for this strategy than for the benchmark itself.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-year and 5-year numbers also stay comfortably ahead of the benchmark, so the longer story is still positive. Even so, the path has not been linear: the recent 1M and 3M figures show smaller gains, which suggests a cooler short-term phase after the stronger run over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>That mix matters for investor expectations. This is not a smooth equity-style return profile; the fund can move in bursts, and shorter stretches may look muted even when the broader trend remains healthy. The key point is that the fund has maintained a stronger compounding pattern than the benchmark across all tracked horizons.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, the practical takeaway is that the fund\u2019s recent behaviour does not overturn the broader record. Instead, it reinforces that timing matters more here than in many conventional equity funds, because the return pattern is closely tied to movements in gold-linked assets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 08 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HDFC_Gold_ETF_FoF\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Gold ETF FoF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding HDFC Gold ETF FoF? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>41.4%<\/td>\n<td>35.53%<\/td>\n<td>25.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">SBI Silver ETF FOF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>85.6%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>84.34%<\/td>\n<td>45.67%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/zerodha-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Zerodha Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>83.09%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/axis-silver-fof-g-direct-plan\">Axis Silver FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>82.78%<\/td>\n<td>46.31%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>82.41%<\/td>\n<td>45.55%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>The current fund\u2019s 1-year return is below the silver-focused peer set listed here, where all five peers with 1-year figures have higher recent returns. That gap reflects the different metal exposure rather than a weakness in the fund\u2019s longer record.<\/p>\n<p>On the 3-year and 5-year view, the fund\u2019s own numbers remain solid, and the peer set is mixed because several peers do not have longer histories available. Among those with data, the HDFC fund\u2019s 3-year return sits slightly below the better silver FoF numbers, but the longer-term comparison is still meaningful because this fund has a full 5-year track record.<\/p>\n<p>Short term, the comparison story is straightforward: silver-linked peers have had a much stronger recent run. Over longer periods, this fund still shows a consistent and positive compounding pattern, which makes the peer table useful for context rather than a direct substitute for the fund\u2019s own role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 08 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Mutual Funds Units &#8211; Gold<\/td>\n<td>100.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The portfolio is effectively a single-holding structure, with HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund accounting for 100.05% of the disclosed holding list. That makes the exposure straightforward to read, but it also means the fund\u2019s outcome is likely to be shaped almost entirely by one underlying gold ETF.<\/p>\n<p>Because there is only one disclosed holding, there is no weight fall-off across a basket of positions. In practical terms, the portfolio is not spread across multiple contributors, so diversification within the disclosed holding list is absent and the fund\u2019s path may closely track the underlying gold ETF it owns.<\/p>\n<p>With a total of 1 disclosed holding, the structure is highly concentrated rather than distributed across a long tail. That concentration may simplify understanding the fund, but it also means the holding profile can add little internal balance if the underlying gold ETF itself moves sharply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 08 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund may suit investors with a higher tolerance for volatility and a medium-to-long investment horizon. The High Risk label fits a strategy whose return pattern can change meaningfully over short periods, even though the 3-year and 5-year numbers remain strong.<\/p>\n<p>The key trade-off is that you get direct participation in a gold-linked strategy through a concentrated fund structure, but you must accept uneven short-term behaviour and benchmark-relative swings. Investors who want portfolio diversification through a non-equity sleeve may find the fund useful, while those seeking stable month-to-month movement may be less comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Exit load: 1% if units are sold on or before 15 days; nil after 15 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 08 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HDFC_Gold_ETF_FoF_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b947.5066 as of 08 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 41.4%, 35.53% and 25.04%, respectively.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_its_benchmark\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with its benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has outpaced the benchmark across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods. The gap is especially large over 1 year, where the fund is positive while the benchmark is negative.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\"><\/span>How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is lower than the silver-focused peer funds shown here, but its own 3-year and 5-year track record remains strong. The comparison is best read as a difference in metal exposure and return pattern, not as a simple like-for-like substitute.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>Is there a minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No minimum SIP amount is stated here.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Arun Agarwal and Nandita Menezes. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 15 days, and nil after 15 days.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan shows a stronger medium- and long-term record than its benchmark, while the recent 1-year result is also notably strong. The peer comparison tells a different short-term story, with silver FoFs showing much higher recent returns, but the fund still stands out for its own consistent longer-horizon compounding. Its High Risk profile and single-holding structure make it a concentrated gold-linked allocation rather than a broad diversification tool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 9 September 2026 at 4:09 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"hdfc-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Fund of Fund\",\"dateCreated\":\"01 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":47.5066,\"valueReference\":\"as of 08 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"11197 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.18\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":41.4},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":35.53},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":25.04},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Arun Agarwal, Nandita Menezes\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of HDFC Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b947.5066 as of 08 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 41.4%, 35.53% and 25.04%, respectively.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the fund compare with its benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has outpaced the benchmark across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods. 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