Mutual Funds Gold ETF Zerodha AMC

Zerodha Gold ETF

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Zerodha Gold ETF offers passive exposure to physical gold prices via an ETF traded on NSE / BSE.

Scheme parameters

AttributeValue
CategoryGold ETF
BenchmarkDomestic gold price
TER~0.30% to 0.50% (varies; check current)
BackingPhysical gold held by custodian
DematRequired to hold ETF units
Lot size1 unit (~1 gram of gold equivalent)
ExchangeNSE / BSE

How it works

  1. AMC holds physical gold in vault.
  2. ETF units represent fractional ownership.
  3. Unit price tracks domestic gold price.
  4. You buy / sell units on exchange like equity.

Comparison with alternatives

ModeProCon
Physical goldTangibleStorage, purity risk, GST
Gold ETFLiquid, low TERExchange-traded; need demat
SGBTax exempt at maturity + 2.5% coupon8-year lock; 5-year minimum
Gold MF (FoF)Bank holdersSlightly higher TER

How to buy on Kite

  1. Search “GOLDCASE” or “Zerodha Gold ETF” on Kite.
  2. Place buy order (limit recommended; spread can be wide).
  3. Settlement T+1; units credited to demat.

Tax

  • Held less than 12 months: STCG at slab rate (post FY 2024-25 amendments).
  • 12+ months: LTCG at applicable rate (check current FY).

See also

External references

References

  1. Zerodha Fund House, Scheme Information Document, zerodhafundhouse.com.
  2. SEBI, Gold ETF framework, sebi.gov.in.

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