Last Updated on Jan 11, 2023 by Aradhana Gotur
ETFs are getting popular by the day as they offer the best of stocks and mutual funds. Short for an Exchange-Traded Fund, an ETF is a collection of securities traded in the stock market. Like mutual funds, ETFs pool funds of many investors and buy various financial assets, including equity shares, debt securities like bonds, and derivatives. And, like stocks, you can buy and sell on stock exchanges through trading hours. In this article, we discuss the best ETFs in India based on several parameters.
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List of ETFs In India (Gold) for 2023
| Name | Market Cap (Rs. in cr.) | Close Price (Rs.) | Expense Ratio (%) | 1Y Return (%) | 5Y CAGR (%) |
| Axis Gold ETF | 319.17 | 47.19 | 0.53 | 13.43 | 12.92 |
| IDBI Gold Exchange Traded Fund | 95.11 | 5054 | 0.35 | 13.85 | 12.90 |
| Invesco India Gold Exchange Traded Fund | 74.21 | 4922.4 | 0.55 | 14.23 | 12.85 |
| Kotak Gold ETF | 1984.13 | 47.45 | 0.55 | 13.24 | 12.82 |
| ICICI Prudential Gold ETF | 1905.05 | 48.56 | 0.5 | 13.93 | 12.67 |
| Aditya BSL Gold ETF | 353.22 | 49.8 | 0.54 | 13.80 | 12.61 |
| SBI-ETF Gold | 2644.09 | 48.42 | 0.64 | 13.79 | 12.43 |
| HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund | 1906.08 | 48.57 | 0.59 | 14.01 | 12.37 |
| UTI Gold Exchange Traded Fund | 651.53 | 47.2 | 1.06 | 14.00 | 12.36 |
| Quantum Gold Fund | 130.02 | 47.04 | 0.78 | 14.03 | 12.28 |
| Nippon India ETF Gold BeES | 5168.87 | 47.17 | 0.8 | 13.71 | 12.26 |
The above list of top Gold ETFs is dated 3rd January 2023. It is derived from Tickertape’s Stock Screener using the following filters:
- ETFs – Gold
- 1-yr returns
- 5-yr CAGR – sorted high to low
- Expense ratio
List of ETFs In India (Equity) for 2023
| Name | Market Cap (Rs. in cr.) | Close Price (Rs.) | Expense Ratio (%) | 5Y CAGR (%) | 1Y Return (%) |
| Nippon India ETF NV20 | 41.63 | 102.52 | 0.32 | 16.10 | 1.56 |
| ICICI Prudential NV20 ETF | 13.80 | 99.79 | 0.12 | 16.00 | 1.90 |
| Kotak NV 20 ETF | 0 | 101.52 | 0.14 | 15.94 | 2.13 |
| ICICI Prudential Sensex ETF | 53.79 | 673.66 | 0.05 | 13.80 | 6.35 |
| Nippon India ETF Sensex | 0 | 672.75 | 0.06 | 13.73 | 6.38 |
| HDFC SENSEX ETF | 128.96 | 665.1 | 0.05 | 13.63 | 6.24 |
| Aditya BSL Nifty ETF | 481.92 | 20.44 | 0.05 | 13.60 | 5.90 |
| LIC MF ETF-Sensex | 676.62 | 660.76 | 0.1 | 13.55 | 5.61 |
| Kotak Sensex 30 ETF | 142.89 | 64.59 | 0.28 | 13.49 | 5.97 |
| Motilal Oswal NASDAQ 100 ETF | 3724.72 | 89.74 | 0.58 | 13.33 | -25.57 |
The above list of top equity ETFs is dated 3rd January 2023. It is derived from Tickertape’s Stock Screener using the following filters:
- ETFs – Equity
- 1-yr returns
- 5-yr CAGR – sorted high to low
- Expense ratio
List of ETFs In India (Debt) for 2023
| Name | Market Cap (Rs. in cr.) | Close Price (Rs.) | Expense Ratio (%) | 1Y Return (%) | 5Y CAGR (%) |
| BHARAT Bond ETF-April 2023-Growth | 8369.70 | 1209.61 | 0.0005 | 4.52 | |
| BHARAT Bond ETF-April 2030-Growth | 6636.66 | 1232.55 | 0.0005 | 3.35 | |
| BHARAT Bond ETF-April 2031-Growth | 0 | 1102.88 | 0.0005 | 3.12 | |
| BHARAT Bond ETF-April 2032 | 6496.90 | 1031.95 | 0.0005 | 2.87 | |
| Nippon India ETF Nifty SDL-2026 Maturity | 183.70 | 109.81 | 0.18 | 2.82 | |
| Nippon India ETF Nifty CPSE Bd Plus SDL-2024 Mat | 0 | 110.29 | 0.15 | 2.81 | |
| BHARAT Bond ETF-April 2025-Growth | 0 | 1097.44 | 0.0005 | 2.05 | |
| Nippon India ETF 5 Year Gilt | 31.25 | 50.24 | 0.08 | 1.98 | |
| Motilal Oswal 5 Year G-Sec ETF | 0 | 50.24 | 0.15 | 1.88 | |
| Nippon India ETF Long Term Gilt | 12.59 | 23.05 | 0.09 | 1.05 | 6.34 |
The above list of top debt ETFs is dated 3rd January 2023. It is derived from Tickertape’s Stock Screener using the following filters:
- ETFs – Debt
- 1-yr returns – sorted high to low
- 5-yr CAGR
- Expense ratio
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Things to know about ETFs
- There are several costs associated with ETFs expressed as the expense ratio. These include the fund manager’s fees to run the ETF, compliance, distribution fees, etc. These expenses are adjusted with your ETF’s returns, lowering the returns. So consider your investment expenses when investing in an ETF.
- ETFs listed on a stock exchange are subject to price fluctuations. The profit you earn from an ETF depends on the stock market conditions.
- ETFs are moderately diversified. Since even the best ETFs are passively managed, they usually invest in top-performing listed stocks.
- Look for ETFs that provide adequate liquidity so you can exit when you want to. There are two things to look at – the liquidity of underlying stocks and the liquidity of the fund itself.
Benefits of investing in Exchange-Traded Funds
- ETFs can be bought and sold at any time throughout the trading hours, which makes them liquid
- Since most ETFs are passively managed, they have a lower expense ratio, which makes them affordable investments
- ETFs are transparent as their holdings are published every day
When evaluating an ETF, don’t just look at its returns. There are many factors to look at. So analyse ETFs well before selecting one. You can use Tickertape ETF Pages to evaluate an exchange-traded fund and ensure it aligns with your investment objectives.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Which is the best ETF to buy in India?
-Launch Tickertape’s Stock Screener
-Go to ETF under the ‘Sector’
-Select the sub-category – gold, equity, and debt
-Add other desired filters such as returns, expense ratio, etc.
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