Gold ETF: Have you invested in a Gold ETF? Reached a 5-month high in June
Gold ETF: In June 2025, there was a net investment of Rs 2,081 crore in Gold ETF, which is the highest in the last five months. Due to the rise in gold prices, geopolitical tensions, and volatility in the stock market, investors' inclination has increased towards safe options. Total investment has crossed Rs 8,000 crore between January-June. Two new gold ETFs were launched in June, raising Rs 41 crore. Gold ETF has again become an attractive option for investors.
Gold ETF: If you are interested in buying gold, then you must have also heard about Gold ETF. Have you invested in Gold ETF so far? Gold Exchange Traded Fund (Gold ETF), a safe and popular medium of investing in gold, has attracted tremendous investment in June 2025. According to data presented by industry body AMFI on Thursday, there was a net investment of Rs 2,081 crore in gold ETFs in the month of June, which is the highest monthly investment in the last five months.
What is Gold ETF?
Gold ETF is a type of mutual fund that allows investors to invest in gold without buying it physically. This fund trades like shares on the stock exchange and can be easily bought or sold. It is an ideal option for those who want safe investments but want to avoid the hassle of storing gold.
Why did investment increase in June?
According to analysts, there were several major reasons behind the increase in investment in gold ETFs in June 2025.
Strength in gold prices: Gold prices are continuously rising in the global market.
Geopolitical uncertainties: Events like Russia-Ukraine conflict, tension in West Asia turned investors towards safe options.
Stock market volatility: Investors' trust in gold ETFs increased due to the decreasing stability of equity and fixed income markets.
Nehal Meshram, Senior Analyst, Morningstar Investment Research India, says that this investment reflects a "decisive change in investors' thinking".
Strong jump in June compared to previous months
January 2025: Rs 3,751 crore
February: Figures low
March: Rs 77 crore
April: Rs 6 crore
May: Rs 292 crore
June: Rs 2,081 crore
The June figure is the second highest monthly investment after January.
Investment crosses Rs 8,000 crore in the first half
The total net investment in gold ETFs between January and June 2025 has crossed the Rs 8,000 crore mark. This shows that gold ETFs are no longer just an option, but are becoming a primary investment instrument.
Increase in assets under management too
Assets under management (AUM) of the Gold ETF category increased to Rs 64,777 crore in June. This figure was Rs 62,453 crore in May. That is, an increase of about 4% was recorded in just one month.
Number of investors also increased
The number of investors in Gold ETFs has also increased rapidly. While the number of investor accounts was 73.69 lakh in May, it increased to 76.54 lakh in June. This simply means that the general investor's inclination towards gold-related schemes is increasing rapidly.
Rs 41 crore raised from two new ETFs
Two new gold ETFs were launched in the month of June, from which a total of Rs 41 crore was raised. It is clear from this that investors are also interested in new offerings in the market.
Gold ETF becomes the preferred option for safe investment
The current global situation, economic uncertainty and volatility in the stock market have once again established gold as a safe investment option. Gold ETF has given investors an accessible, safe and transparent medium, through which they can invest in gold without buying it. It is likely to gain further momentum in the coming months.
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