Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF

About Aditya BSL Gold ETF

The Aditya BSL Gold ETF is an open-ended exchange-traded scheme. It seeks to generate returns which are in line with the performance of gold (subject to tracking errors). It is a simpler way to invest in gold without the hassles.

Pros & Cons of Aditya BSL Gold ETF

• The scheme invests in physical gold of the prescribed quality and quantity in order to track the spot price of gold.
• As on September 30, 2018, the scheme is not ranked under CRISIL’s Index Funds/ ETFs category.
• Further, it has generated returns of 0.97% per year over the last 5 years (as on January 18, 2019).

Fund Information and Statistics of Aditya BSL Gold ETF

i) Inception / Launch Date

The scheme was launched on 12 May 2011 by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.

ii) Risk Level

According to the investment objective and asset allocation of the scheme, it has a Moderately-high risk level associated with it.

iii) Redemption

Investors can redeem the units directly with the Mutual Fund in creation unit sizes only. The redemption proceeds are dispatched within 10 business days of the receipt of a valid redemption request.

iv) Fund Manager(s)

Mr. Pranay Sinha is the Fund Manager of the Aditya BSL Gold ETF since April 01, 2017.

v) Entry / Exit Load

There is no entry load or exit load in this scheme.

Tax benefits of investing in Aditya BSL Gold ETF

The following taxes are applicable to income arising from investing in this scheme:

• STCG is added to the investor's income and taxed as per the income-tax slab.
• LTCG component is taxed at 20% with indexation benefits.

About Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund

One of the leading fund houses in India, the Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSLMF) was established in 1994 through a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and Sun Life Financial Inc. from Canada. It offers smart solutions, user-friendly services, and a wide range of investment schemes to suit the requirements of different types of investors.