ETFs

Markets

Up 5,100% in one year! This ETF delivers highest returns on US-Iran war oil shock

The ETF has delivered 3,600% returns on year-to-date (YTD) basis, as per the Morningstar data.

1 min read14 Sep 2026
Money

Motilal Oswal Nasdaq Q50 ETF jumps 41% in a week even as underlying US stocks fall. What is happening?

The Motilal Oswal Nasdaq Q50 ETF surged 41% in a week even as the value of its underlying US stocks fell 2.6%, with its market price moving far above its NAV. The unusual premium has widened amid limited supply of ETF units and a recent change in SEBI’s price-band rules.

3 min read14 Sep 2026
Money

Indian investors are overpaying for foreign ETFs. Beware the risks.

Foreign investment limits and a new Sebi price-band rule have sent international ETF market prices soaring above their intrinsic NAVs, leaving buyers exposed if artificial premiums collapse.

4 min read13 Sep 2026
Markets

Gold ETFs slide over 1%, silver plunges 3%: Why prices are falling and what investors should watch

On Friday, gold and silver ETFs saw declines, with silver dropping more than gold. The declines stem from increased US interest-rate expectations and macroeconomic concerns. Gold ETFs attracted considerable inflows in August, despite ongoing volatility influenced by upcoming consumer inflation data.

5 min read11 Sep 2026
Money

Why international ETFs are trading at heavy premiums

International exchange-traded funds in India are trading at steep premiums due to regulatory caps on overseas investments. New Sebi rules on price bands have further inflated valuations, raising concerns for investors seeking global diversification.

2 min read9 Sep 2026
Money

Gold ETF inflows halve in July as profit-booking and price volatility cool investor appetite

Gold ETF inflows fell 55% in July after a sharp correction in precious metals. Experts see profit-booking and leverage unwinding, but say diversification and de-dollarization support long-term demand.

2 min read9 Sep 2026
Money

Silver rallied 98% in the last one year, but investors earned only 18%: What explains the huge return gap?

Silver surged 98% in a year, but investors earned only 18%. The sharp gap raises a bigger question: did investors miss the rally, or did they enter at the wrong time? The answer lies in how investor behaviour changed as silver prices climbed.

2 min read7 Sep 2026
Money

SEBI's new ETF pricing rules from 7 September: What's changing and why investors should care — experts explain

SEBI’s new rules from 7 September will change base prices, price bands, pre-open auctions, and close-out procedures for ETFs. Here’s what the changes mean for investors, including how they may affect ETF trading, price discovery, and the way investors should trade.

5 min read4 Sep 2026
Money

Gold and silver ETFs: Which funds topped the charts in August 2026—how they differ from 1-year return winners

Gold and silver ETFs posted strong gains in August 2026, but their performance over the past year tells a different story. While some funds led the monthly charts, the longer-term leaderboard reveals a notable shift between the two precious metals.

2 min read1 Sep 2026
Focus

Why ETFs Can Be Better Than Mutual Funds for Beginners

Two friends illustrate the difference between ETFs and mutual funds. While mutual funds are actively managed, ETFs offer a fixed, passive investment approach.

5 min read1 Sep 2026