Gold, Silver ETFs Deliver Up to 44% Returns in 2025

Gold ETFs yield over 40% returns while Silver ETFs outperform with nearly 44% gains amid global uncertainty.

  • Gold ETFs delivered up to 41.07% returns in 2025; average 40.10%.
  • UTI Gold ETF topped gold category; SBI Gold ETF lowest at 38.22%.
  • Silver ETFs outperformed gold, averaging 42.67% with HDFC Silver ETF FOF leading at 43.57%.
  • Tata Silver ETF lowest in silver category but still gave 41.20% returns.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th Sept: Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have delivered exceptional returns in 2025, buoyed by a surge in bullion prices to lifetime highs. Investors seeking stability amid global volatility have turned to the precious metals, driving ETFs linked to them to record performance.

According to market data, Gold ETFs have so far delivered an average return of 40.10% this calendar year, with the highest at 41.07%. UTI Gold ETF led the pack with 41.07% returns, followed by Aditya Birla SL Gold ETF at 40.48%. SBI Gold ETF was at the bottom, though still strong, with 38.22% returns.

Silver ETFs outperformed gold, with an average return of 42.67% and a peak of 43.57%. HDFC Silver ETF FOF topped the chart with 43.57% gains, followed closely by UTI Silver ETF at 43.36%. Tata Silver ETF, while last on the list, still posted 41.20%—higher than the lowest-performing Gold ETF.

A note from Axis Mutual Fund said that the rally in gold and silver this year reflects their resilience and relevance, as investors continue to seek safety and stability in an uncertain global economic environment.

Meanwhile, bullion prices in the physical market also touched new records. In Delhi, gold (99.9% purity) surged by ₹5,080 to reach a fresh lifetime high of ₹1,12,750 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Silver prices also jumped sharply by ₹2,800, hitting a record ₹1,28,800 per kilogram.