{"id":254265,"date":"2026-09-17T17:47:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uti-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:17:11","slug":"uti-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uti-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/uti-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a> currently has a NAV of \u20b929.0592 as of 16 September 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b91,516 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 35.4%, 35.95% and 0%, and it carries a High Risk label. Our view is that this is a specialised gold-oriented fund-of-funds that has shown strong medium-term compounding, but its short record and gold-linked behaviour make it better suited to investors who can tolerate sharp moves rather than those seeking steady, benchmark-like equity exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s performance profile and single-holding structure point to a concentrated implementation of a gold allocation. That makes it more relevant as a portfolio diversifier or tactical satellite exposure than as a core long-term equity substitute.<\/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 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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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\/uti-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_UTI_Gold_ETF_FoF\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD UTI Gold ETF FoF?\">Should you BUY or HOLD UTI 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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_UTI_Gold_ETF_FoF_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of UTI 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\/uti-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the 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\/uti-gold-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_against_its_benchmark\" title=\"How has the fund performed against its benchmark?\">How has the fund performed against 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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-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\/uti-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>\u20b929.0592 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,516 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>28 Oct 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b925<\/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>Others<\/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>Sharwan Kumar Goyal, Ayush Jain, Lokesh Kulthia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sharwan Kumar Goyal, Ayush Jain and Lokesh Kulthia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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>-1.25%<\/td>\n<td>-4.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>0.97%<\/td>\n<td>-3.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>35.4%<\/td>\n<td>-7.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>35.95%<\/td>\n<td>5.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Recent numbers show that the fund has held up better than the benchmark over the short windows, even when both have been uneven. The 1-month figure is slightly negative for the fund, but the benchmark fell more sharply, which suggests the scheme has been less weak than the reference index over the latest stretch. The 3-month return also stayed in positive territory while the benchmark remained negative.<\/p>\n<p>The longer view is more important here. The 1-year and 3-year returns are both strong, and the 3-year figure is especially notable because it came after a volatile path rather than a smooth climb. That tells us the scheme has not been a straight-line performer; it has moved through clear drawdowns and recoveries, which is typical of a gold-linked allocation.<\/p>\n<p>Against the benchmark, the fund is ahead across every available period except the missing 5-year bucket. That gap is especially wide over 1 year, where the benchmark is negative while the fund is materially positive. Our read-through is that the fund has behaved more like a defensive diversifier than an equity proxy, and the recent pattern does not materially change the stronger 3-year compounding trend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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_UTI_Gold_ETF_FoF\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD UTI 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 UTI 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\/uti-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>35.4%<\/td>\n<td>35.95%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/dsp-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">DSP Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>74.79%<\/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\/uti-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">UTI Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>73.31%<\/td>\n<td>45.21%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Silver ETF FOF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>72.38%<\/td>\n<td>45.03%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/tata-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Tata Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>69.73%<\/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\/uti-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>35.4%<\/td>\n<td>35.95%<\/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>On a 1-year basis, the fund trails the silver-focused peers listed here, which have posted materially higher recent returns. That does not make the fund weak in absolute terms; it simply reflects that silver-linked schemes have had a much stronger recent run than gold-linked exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The longer-term comparison is mixed. The fund\u2019s 3-year return is solid, but the silver peers with available 3-year figures are higher, so the scheme does not stand out on that horizon. The key difference is that the fund\u2019s own profile is steadier than the more aggressive recent moves seen in the silver peers, which may appeal to investors who want gold exposure rather than chasing the most powerful short-term rally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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>MF Units Uti MF- Gold Exchange Traded Fund ETF<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Mutual Funds Units &#8211; Gold<\/td>\n<td>100.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There is only one disclosed holding, and it carries essentially the entire portfolio weight. That means the fund\u2019s movements are likely to be driven almost entirely by the underlying UTI Gold ETF rather than by any security selection across multiple positions.<\/p>\n<p>The disclosed holding weight is effectively 100%, so there is no dilution from a broader basket at this level. With just one disclosed row, the portfolio is highly focused, and that concentration may increase the visibility of gold-price moves in the scheme\u2019s NAV.<\/p>\n<p>The top disclosed holding accounts for approximately 100% of the portfolio, and the total number of disclosed holding rows is 1. In practical terms, that leaves little room for offsetting positions, so investors should expect the fund to behave as a direct gold allocation through a fund-of-funds structure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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 suits investors who are comfortable with High Risk exposure and want gold-linked diversification rather than equity-style growth. The 1-year and 3-year numbers show that returns can be strong, but they can also move around meaningfully, so a short holding period may not be ideal.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that it fits a longer horizon and a portfolio role where stability comes from diversification, not from steady monthly gains. The main trade-off is that the fund may help when gold is strong, but it can also underperform more aggressive precious-metals peers and may not mirror the broader equity benchmark at all.<\/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>The exit load is 1% on or before 15 days, and nil after 15 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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_UTI_Gold_ETF_FoF_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b929.0592 as of 16 September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is 35.4%, its 3-year return is 35.95%, and its 5-year return is Data not available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_against_its_benchmark\"><\/span>How has the fund performed against its benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has been ahead of the benchmark across the available 1-month, 3-month, 1-year and 3-year periods. The benchmark has been negative over the 1-month, 3-month and 1-year windows shown here.<\/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>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is lower than the silver-focused peers shown here, while its 3-year return is also below the peers with available 3-year figures. The comparison suggests that recent silver-led momentum has been stronger than this gold-focused scheme.<\/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>Yes. The minimum SIP amount is \u20b925.<\/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 Sharwan Kumar Goyal, Ayush Jain and Lokesh Kulthia. The exit load is 1% 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>UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan has shown a stronger medium-term return pattern than the benchmark, but its recent path has still been volatile and its 1-year figure trails the silver-focused peers listed here. The portfolio is extremely concentrated, with one disclosed holding carrying essentially the full weight, so the scheme behaves like a direct gold allocation. For investors seeking High Risk precious-metals exposure and portfolio diversification, it is a focused option; for those looking for broad equity-style participation, it is not the right fit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 September 2026 at 5:44 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\":\"UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"uti-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Others\",\"dateCreated\":\"28 Oct 2022\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":29.0592,\"valueReference\":\"as of 16 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"1516 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.18\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":35.4},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":35.95},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Sharwan Kumar Goyal, Ayush Jain, Lokesh Kulthia\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of UTI Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b929.0592 as of 16 September 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s 1-year return is 35.4%, its 3-year return is 35.95%, and its 5-year return is Data not available.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund performed against its benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has been ahead of the benchmark across the available 1-month, 3-month, 1-year and 3-year periods. 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