Mirae Asset Gold ETF recorded a one-month return of -1.5% as of July 22, outperforming several large gold ETFs. While short-term performance shows market volatility, the fund has shown strong growth over the past year. Investors should evaluate gold ETF performance across multiple timeframes to understand long-term trends versus short-term market fluctuations.
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The gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) segment has seen varying performance returns over the last month as global commodity prices react to market volatility. As of July 22, 2026, the Mirae Asset Gold ETF registered a one-month return of -1.5%. This performance placed it at the top of the category among gold ETFs with assets under management of at least Rs 1,500 crore.
While the fund's one-month return was -1.5%, other major funds such as the DSP Gold ETF and Aditya Birla SL Gold ETF recorded identical returns for the same period. In the broader gold ETF landscape, funds like the ICICI Prudential Gold ETF maintain a significantly larger asset base, with a corpus of approximately Rs 25,226 crore, compared to smaller peers in the category.
Evaluating performance requires looking beyond a single month. For instance, the Mirae Asset Gold ETF experienced a return of -4.1% over a six-month window. However, the fund's one-year performance tells a different story, showing significant growth that outperformed its benchmark index by over 34 percentage points. In comparison, other funds in the sector show varying leadership depending on the chosen timeframe. For example, the Aditya Birla SL Gold ETF delivered a 44.6% return over the past year, while the ICICI Prudential Gold ETF has led performance over a three-year horizon with a 33.3% return.
Investors considering gold ETFs often track these funds as a way to gain exposure to domestic gold prices without the need for physical storage. The performance gap between funds is often caused by factors such as the expense ratio, tracking error, and the liquidity of the underlying gold holdings. A high tracking error can lead to a fund's returns diverging significantly from the actual movement of gold prices. As the gold market remains sensitive to interest rate changes and global currency fluctuations, investors may monitor how these funds manage their tracking error and costs over time. Examining both the long-term track record and the consistency of a fund against its benchmark remains an important step for those building a portfolio in precious metal assets.