Top 5 Gold ETFs: The Wealth Company Leads 3-Month Returns at -2.33%
Published Date 19th August, 2026
Gold ETFs have seen some weakness over the past three months, with The Wealth Company Gold ETF recording the best performance among the category at -2.33%. Despite this recent decline, the long-term outlook for gold ETFs remains strong. Over the past year, most Gold ETFs have delivered returns of more than 50%, highlighting the asset class’s strong performance and continued investor interest.
Gold ETFs have witnessed a modest decline over the latest three-month period, although their longer-term performance remains strong. The Wealth Company Gold ETF topped the three-month Gold ETF return chart with a return of -2.33%, followed by Tata Gold ETF, Bandhan Gold ETF, 360 ONE Gold ETF and Mirae Asset Gold ETF.
Despite the recent weakness, Gold ETFs have delivered significantly stronger returns over the past year. Most Gold ETFs with available one-year data generated returns in the 51%-54% range, with Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF leading the one-year rankings with a 53.25% return.
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Top 5 Gold ETFs by 3-Month Returns
The Wealth Company Gold ETF ranked first among the top-performing Gold ETFs over the three-month period, recording a return of -2.33%. Tata Gold ETF followed with -2.43%, while Bandhan Gold ETF and 360 ONE Gold ETF both delivered -2.44%. Mirae Asset Gold ETF rounded out the top five with a return of -2.45%.
The performance gap among the top five Gold ETFs was narrow, with just 0.12 percentage point separating the first and fifth-ranked funds.
| Rank | Gold ETF | 3-Month Return |
| 1 | The Wealth Company Gold ETF | -2.33% |
| 2 | Tata Gold ETF | -2.43% |
| 3 | Bandhan Gold ETF | -2.44% |
| 4 | 360 ONE Gold ETF | -2.44% |
| 5 | Mirae Asset Gold ETF | -2.45% |
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The next group of Gold ETFs also recorded similar three-month performance. Choice Gold ETF, Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF, DSP Gold ETF, LIC MF Gold ETF and Edelweiss Gold ETF each posted a return of -2.46%. At the lower end of the three-month ranking, Zerodha Gold ETF recorded a return of -2.73%.
Gold ETF Returns Over 6 Months
The six-month performance paints a more positive picture for Gold ETFs. The Wealth Company Gold ETF again led the rankings with a return of 1.42%.
Tata Gold ETF and Mirae Asset Gold ETF delivered 1.38% each, while 360 ONE Gold ETF returned 1.37%. Bandhan Gold ETF recorded a six-month return of 1.31%.
Among other major schemes, Edelweiss Gold ETF and Kotak Gold ETF returned 1.32% each, while HDFC Gold ETF delivered 1.28%. Nippon India ETF Gold BeES recorded a return of 1.17%.
LIC MF Gold ETF posted the lowest six-month return among the schemes analysed, at 0.56%.
Top Gold ETFs by 1-Year Returns
While Gold ETF returns were weaker over the latest three months, the one-year performance remained considerably stronger. Most schemes with available one-year data delivered returns between 51% and 54%.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF topped the one-year Gold ETF ranking with a return of 53.25%. Quantum Gold ETF and UTI Gold Exchange Traded Fund followed closely, with returns of 53.18% each. ICICI Prudential Gold Exchange Traded Fund delivered 53.14%, while Kotak Gold ETF recorded 53.05%.
| Rank | Gold ETF | 1-Year Return |
| 1 | Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF | 53.25% |
| 2 | Quantum Gold ETF | 53.18% |
| 3 | UTI Gold Exchange Traded Fund | 53.18% |
| 4 | ICICI Prudential Gold Exchange Traded Fund | 53.14% |
| 5 | Kotak Gold ETF | 53.05% |
DSP Gold ETF delivered a one-year return of 53.01%, while HDFC Gold ETF returned 52.98%. Among the five Gold ETFs that topped the three-month ranking, Mirae Asset Gold ETF recorded the highest one-year return at 52.87%, followed by Tata Gold ETF at 52.86%. 360 ONE Gold ETF delivered 52.03%.
Zerodha Gold ETF recorded the lowest one-year return among the schemes analysed, at 51.84%.
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What Should Investors Check Before Choosing a Gold ETF?
Short-term Gold ETF performance is only one factor investors should consider when comparing schemes. Tracking error, expense ratio, liquidity, assets under management and the fund’s ability to closely track the price of gold can also influence an ETF’s suitability.
The latest three-month performance shows that even Gold ETFs with strong longer-term returns can experience periods of consolidation or decline. Therefore, investors should avoid selecting a Gold ETF solely because it ranks first over a short period.
Instead, Gold ETFs should be evaluated based on their longer-term performance, costs, liquidity and role within an overall investment portfolio. Gold can serve as a diversification tool, but investors should consider their financial goals, risk tolerance and investment horizon before making an investment decision.
