New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Gold and silver ETFs have emerged as popular options for retail investors looking to gain exposure to precious metals without directly buying physical gold or silver. However, the recent sharp movements in precious metal prices have also made returns across ETFs more volatile.

Data for August 2026 shows that the ETFs leading the monthly return charts were not necessarily the same funds that topped the one-year performance tables. This highlights why investors should look beyond short-term returns when evaluating precious metal ETFs.

Zerodha Gold ETF delivered the highest return in August 2026 at 8.86%, narrowly followed by UTI Gold ETF at 8.85% and Quantum Gold ETF at 8.84%.

The difference between the top five fun...