New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- As Dhanteras approaches on 6 November 2026, many households will consider buying gold coins or jewellery as part of their festive purchases. However, those looking to gain exposure to gold without owning the metal physically can consider gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Gold ETFs offer convenience, transparency, and liquidity, allowing investors to buy and sell units on stock exchanges without worrying about the storage, theft, or purity concerns associated with physical gold. Investors can gain exposure to gold through ETFs without having to spend thousands or lakhs of rupees on physical gold upfront.

According to Value Research data, the gold ETFs or funds category delivered returns of 6.94% year-to-date, 18.64...