Kotak Gold ETF
Commodities: Gold - IDCW (Open ended) Factsheet
₹116.95-0.57%
17 Jul 2026
Tracking Difference
Annualised return gap between Kotak Gold ETF and its benchmark index over 1Y, 3Y, 5Y and 10Y periods, compared to the average of all funds tracking the same benchmark.
| Name | 1 Y | 3 Y | 5 Y | 10 Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -1.64% | -1.39% | -1.16% | -1.03% |
| Avg. of funds with same benchmark | -1.64% | -1.39% | -1.16% | -1.03% |
Rolling Returns Analysis
Rolling annualized returns of Kotak Gold ETF across 1Y, 3Y and 5Y windows — average, best, worst returns and percentage of positive return periods.
| Metric | 1 Yr Rolling Returns | 3 Yr Rolling Returns | 5 Yr Rolling Returns | 7 Yr Rolling Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis period | 05 Aug, 2008 - 17 Jul, 2026 | 07 Sep, 2010 - 17 Jul, 2026 | 28 Sep, 2012 - 17 Jul, 2026 | 03 Nov, 2014 - 22 Jan, 2026 |
| Average returns | 15.66% | 12.18% | 10.17% | 8.76% |
| Standard deviation | 18.91% | 10.72% | 7.03% | 4.62% |
| Best returns | 116.20% 1 year ending on 29 Jan, 2026 | 44.60% 3 years ending on 29 Jan, 2026 | 27.92% 5 years ending on 19 May, 2026 | 24.42% 7 years ending on 21 Jan, 2026 |
| Worst returns | -22.61% 1 year ending on 12 Sep, 2014 | -8.65% 3 years ending on 01 Jan, 2016 | -3.21% 5 years ending on 08 Dec, 2017 | -0.08% 7 years ending on 28 Nov, 2018 |
| Period with positive return | 78.06% | 86.34% | 88.13% | 99.93% |
| Period with return > 5% | 68.04% | 70.27% | 77.36% | 80.15% |
| Period with return > 10% | 57.52% | 56.22% | 54.49% | 34.09% |
| Period with return > 15% | 48.15% | 40.48% | 21.35% | 10.20% |
| Beat % Category | 57.89% | 61.55% | 63.67% | 67.12% |
| Beat % Benchmark | 51.67% | 44.17% | 27.12% | 17.43% |
Trailing Returns
Point-to-point returns of Kotak Gold ETF vs category average for YTD, 1M, 6M, 1Y, 3Y, 5Y and 10Y periods — with category rank and total funds count.
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20%
40%
5.7%
5.1%
-7.2%
YTD
-6.0%
-6.1%
0.7%
1 M
-0.6%
-1.2%
-5.7%
6 M
43.3%
42.6%
-3.4%
1 Y
32.1%
31.8%
8.2%
3 Y
22.7%
22.5%
9.9%
5 Y
14.9%
14.8%
12.3%
10 Y
Fund
Commodities: Gold
Domestic Price of Gold
| Name | YTD | 1 M | 6 M | 1 Y | 3 Y | 5 Y | 10 Y | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.66% | -6.02% | -0.60% | 43.29% | 32.13% | 22.65% | 14.90% | 14.61% |
| Commodities: Gold | 5.11% | -6.13% | -1.16% | 42.60% | 31.79% | 22.46% | 14.84% | - |
| Domestic Price of Gold | -7.23% | 0.66% | -5.72% | -3.42% | 8.17% | 9.90% | 12.27% | - |
| Rank in category | 10 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | - |
| Funds in category | 40 | 44 | 41 | 35 | 24 | 21 | 21 | - |
Period Returns
Calendar-year, quarterly and monthly return history of Kotak Gold ETF. Toggle between bar chart and table view to analyse periodic performance trends.
Historical Performance
Track NAV movement and cumulative returns of Kotak Gold ETF across 1M, 6M, 1Y, 3Y, 5Y and since-inception periods. Compare SIP and lumpsum growth over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 1-year returns of Kotak Gold ETF?
Kotak Gold ETF has delivered a 1-year return of 43.29% as of 16 Jul 2026. During the same period, its benchmark Domestic Price of Gold returned -3.42%. The fund has outperformed its benchmark over this period.
What are the 3-year returns of Kotak Gold ETF?
Kotak Gold ETF has delivered a 3-year CAGR of 32.13% as of 16 Jul 2026. Its benchmark Domestic Price of Gold returned 8.17% CAGR over the same period. CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) is the right way to evaluate multi-year ETF performance as it smooths out year-to-year volatility.
What are the 5-year returns of Kotak Gold ETF?
Kotak Gold ETF has delivered a 5-year CAGR of 22.65% as of 16 Jul 2026. Its benchmark Domestic Price of Gold returned 9.90% CAGR over the same period. A 5-year track record is considered a more reliable indicator of fund quality than shorter-term performance, as it captures at least one full market cycle.
What are the returns of Kotak Gold ETF since inception?
Since its launch on 26 Jul 2007, Kotak Gold ETF has delivered a CAGR of 14.61%. Since-inception returns reflect the fund's full history and give the most complete picture of long-term performance.
How has Kotak Gold ETF performed vs its category over the long term?
Over the long term, Kotak Gold ETF has ranked 5 out of 24 funds in the Commodities: Gold category on a 3-year basis, and 7 out of 21 funds on a 5-year basis. Category rank is one of several factors to consider alongside risk metrics and rolling return consistency when evaluating a fund.
What is the Sharpe ratio of Kotak Gold ETF?
The Sharpe ratio of Kotak Gold ETF is 1.28 (as of 16 Jul 2026). The Sharpe ratio measures how much return the fund generates per unit of risk (volatility) taken. A Sharpe ratio above 1.0 is generally considered good — the higher the ratio, the better the risk-adjusted return.
What is the alpha of Kotak Gold ETF?
The 3Y alpha of Kotak Gold ETF is -0.34% (as of 16 Jul 2026). Alpha measures the excess return generated by the fund over and above its benchmark Domestic Price of Gold, after adjusting for risk. A positive alpha means the fund manager has added value beyond what the market delivered. A negative alpha means the fund has underperformed its benchmark on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the beta of Kotak Gold ETF?
The beta of Kotak Gold ETF is 0.97 (as of 16 Jul 2026). Beta measures how sensitive the fund is to market movements relative to its benchmark Domestic Price of Gold. A beta of 1 means the fund moves in line with the market. A beta above 1 means it is more volatile than the market; below 1 means it is less volatile. Kotak Gold ETF's beta of 0.97 indicates it is more defensive than its benchmark.
What are the rolling returns of Kotak Gold ETF?
The average 1-year and 3-year rolling returns of Kotak Gold ETF is 15.66% and 12.18% respectively. Rolling returns show the fund's annualized return across every possible 1-year and 3-year investment window, making them a far more reliable measure of consistency than point-to-point returns, which depend heavily on the start and end date chosen.