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The New Fund Offers (NFOs) will begin on December 1 and end on December 3 for both ETFs.
Bandhan Gold ETF is intended to replicate local gold prices by investing 95–100% of its assets in actual gold or gold-linked securities.(Photo Credit: X)
Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched two new commodity-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — Bandhan Gold ETF and Bandhan Silver ETF. It offers Indian investors new, regulated access to valuable metals without the hassle of physical storage.
The official notification states that the New Fund Offers (NFOs) for both ETFs will begin on December 1 and end on December 3, 2025. The schemes will then start trading on stock markets on December 12, according to The Economic Times.
Structure of Bandhan Gold ETF
Bandhan Gold ETF is intended to replicate local gold prices by investing 95–100% of its assets in actual gold or gold-linked securities. The remaining 0–5% may be allocated to debt or money-market securities. The fund is categorised as “high risk” by the riskometer.
Bandhan Gold ETF aims to produce returns equal to the domestic price of gold before expenditures, subject to monitoring mistakes, fees, and expenses by investing in physical gold and gold-related assets.
Structure of Bandhan Silver ETF
Similarly, 95–100% of the assets of Bandhan Silver ETF will be held in actual silver or silver-related securities, with a potential minor portion going towards debt or money-market securities. It has a “very high” risk level.
The Bandhan Silver ETF’s investment goal is to produce returns that match the domestic price of silver before expenditures, subject to monitoring mistakes, fees, and costs associated with purchasing physical silver.
Both ETFs are accessible to individual investors with small capital because the minimum lump-sum investment amount is only ₹1,000, and subsequent contributions are allowed in multiples.
Fund managers Abhishek Jain and Brijesh Shah have been tasked with overseeing the money.
Context And Rationale of Launching ETFs
Indian investors are increasingly drawn to precious metals like gold and silver as sources of stability and portfolio diversification, particularly in light of rising inflation, currency volatility, and uncertainty in the global economy.
The fund firm claims that gold is still a “safe-haven” asset, but silver is becoming increasingly in demand due to its industrial uses in sectors like electronics and renewable energy.
By offering commodities exposure through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as opposed to real bullion, Bandhan Mutual Fund seeks to overcome the primary challenges that usually discourage regular investors: concerns about security, purity, and storage.
Founded in 2000, Bandhan AMC Limited offers portfolio management services, mutual funds, and alternative investment products. Over 3.5 million folios in institutional, corporate, family office, and retail categories are managed by the asset manager, which has a physical presence in more than 100 cities and services investors at more than 790 locations.
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