{"id":254281,"date":"2026-09-17T17:50:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:20:35","slug":"hdfc-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HDFC Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a> had a NAV of \u20b937.7394 as of 16 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b94,698 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 72.55%, 44.09% and 0%, respectively, and the fund sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a high-volatility silver-focused fund-of-funds that has delivered strong medium-term numbers but has also shown clear short-term swings. The benchmark behaviour has been weaker than the fund over 1 year and 3 years, so the return profile is driven more by the silver allocation than by broad equity-like behaviour.<\/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-silver-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-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HDFC_Silver_ETF_FoF\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Silver ETF FoF?\">Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Silver 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-silver-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-silver-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-silver-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-silver-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-silver-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-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HDFC_Silver_ETF_FoF_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of HDFC Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of HDFC Silver 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-silver-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-silver-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-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_listed_peer_funds\" title=\"How does it compare with the listed peer funds?\">How does it compare with the listed peer funds?<\/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-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\">What is the 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-silver-etf-fof-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_risk_profile_holdings_and_exit_load\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s risk profile, holdings and exit load?\">What are the fund\u2019s risk profile, holdings and 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-silver-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-silver-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-silver-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>\u20b937.7394 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b94,698 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.23%<\/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>\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 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>-2.27%<\/td>\n<td>-4.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-6.90%<\/td>\n<td>-3.60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>72.55%<\/td>\n<td>-7.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>44.09%<\/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>Over the last month, the fund was slightly less negative than the benchmark, which suggests the silver-linked exposure held up better in a weak stretch. The three-month picture is different: the fund declined more than the benchmark, so the recent path has not been smooth.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year number is the standout. A 72.55% return against the benchmark\u2019s -7.76% shows that the fund has been tied much more closely to silver\u2019s strength than to the benchmark\u2019s direction. That gap is large enough to matter for investors who track relative behaviour as well as absolute gains.<\/p>\n<p>At the 3-year mark, the fund remains well ahead on return, but the pattern inside the period has not been linear. The 3-year series shows a sharp rise followed by pullbacks and renewed recovery, so the medium-term gain has come with meaningful volatility rather than a steady climb.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-year line is not meaningful for this scheme because the fund was launched in October 2022. For a newer silver fund, we think the more useful lens is whether the recent strength has been consistent; here, the answer is mixed, with strong medium-term performance but choppy shorter-term movement.<\/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_HDFC_Silver_ETF_FoF\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Silver 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 Silver 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-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>72.55%<\/td>\n<td>44.09%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/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>76.71%<\/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>75.91%<\/td>\n<td>45.12%<\/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>74.42%<\/td>\n<td>45.18%<\/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>73.46%<\/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\/nippon-india-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Nippon India Silver ETF FOF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>72.65%<\/td>\n<td>43.94%<\/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 1-year returns, the fund sits close to the peer group and slightly below several peers with higher one-year gains. Its 3-year return is also in the same broad band as the other peers with available 3-year numbers, which tells us the longer window is competitive rather than exceptional.<\/p>\n<p>The short-term and longer-term pictures are not identical. The 1-year comparison shows a tight cluster across silver FoFs, while the 3-year figures suggest the fund has participated strongly in the same silver-led cycle. That makes the fund more useful for investors who want silver exposure through a fund-of-funds structure than for those who expect benchmark-like stability.<\/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>HDFC Silver ETF<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Mutual Funds Units &#8211; Silver<\/td>\n<td>100.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The single disclosed holding is HDFC Silver ETF, and it carries virtually the entire portfolio weight at 100.29%. That means the fund\u2019s outcome may be driven almost entirely by the movement of the underlying silver ETF rather than by a spread across multiple securities.<\/p>\n<p>Because the disclosed portfolio contains just one holding, there is no fall-off to describe across a longer list of positions. The structure is extremely focused, so concentration is not a side effect here; it is the design of the scheme.<\/p>\n<p>The disclosed holdings account for approximately 100% of the portfolio, and the total disclosed holding count is 1. In practical terms, that leaves very little diversification within the scheme itself, which could amplify the effect of silver price moves on returns.<\/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 is better suited to investors who can accept High Risk and are comfortable with a silver-linked return path that may move sharply over shorter periods. The 1-year and 3-year numbers show strong upside, but the recent 3-month dip shows that the ride can be uneven.<\/p>\n<p>We think the better horizon is medium to longer term, because the fund\u2019s performance has been more meaningful over 1 year and 3 years than over shorter windows. The main trade-off is clear: the fund offers direct exposure to a strong metal cycle, but that same exposure may also bring pronounced volatility and limited diversification inside the scheme.<\/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 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_HDFC_Silver_ETF_FoF_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of HDFC Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b937.7394 as of 16 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 return is 72.55% and its 3-year return is 44.09%. The 5-year return is not available because the scheme has not been in existence for five years.<\/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 outperformed the benchmark over 1 year and 3 years. The benchmark return is -7.76% over 1 year and 5.74% over 3 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_listed_peer_funds\"><\/span>How does it compare with the listed peer funds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is close to the peer set and below some peers such as SBI Silver ETF FOF Direct Growth Plan and Kotak Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan. Its 3-year return is also broadly in line with the peers that have a 3-year figure available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>What is the minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_risk_profile_holdings_and_exit_load\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s risk profile, holdings and exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is in the High Risk category and its disclosed portfolio is concentrated in a single holding, HDFC Silver ETF, with a weight of 100.29%. 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>The fund\u2019s recent returns are strong, but the shorter-term path has been uneven, so the pattern is more volatile than steady. Compared with peers, the fund is broadly competitive on both 1-year and 3-year figures, though some peers have slightly higher one-year numbers. With High Risk status and a one-holding portfolio built around HDFC Silver ETF, this is a focused silver exposure rather than a diversified core fund. It may suit investors who want that kind of exposure and can handle sharp swings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 September 2026 at 5:48 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 Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"hdfc-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Fund of Fund\",\"dateCreated\":\"28 Oct 2022\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":37.7394,\"valueReference\":\"as of 16 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"4698 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.23\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":72.55},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":44.09},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@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 Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b937.7394 as of 16 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 return is 72.55% and its 3-year return is 44.09%. 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