An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is like a basket of stocks, bonds, or other assets that you can buy and sell on the stock exchange, just like a regular stock.
ETF · INDIA
The ETF Map of India
A guide to the different types of ETFs listed on the NSE and BSE, and a look at how each has performed recently.
Types of ETFs
● Low volatility
Nifty & Sensex ETFs
Tracks the Nifty 50 or Sensex, a basket of India's largest listed companies. Usually the first ETF investors buy.
e.g.NIFTYBEES, SBI ETF Nifty 50, UTI Sensex ETF
● Medium volatility
Bank & PSU Bank ETFs
Concentrated in banking stocks, which carry heavy weight in the Indian market. Sensitive to interest rates and credit growth.
e.g.PSUBNKBEES, KotakPSUBK
● High volatility
Sectoral & Thematic ETFs
Focused on a single industry, such as realty or private banks, instead of the broader market.
e.g.MO Nifty Realty ETF, Tata Pvt Bank ETF
● Low volatility
Gold ETFs
Backed by physical gold, without the storage or making charges of jewellery or coins.
e.g.GOLDBEES, HDFC Gold ETF
● High volatility
Silver ETFs
Backed by physical silver. Tends to swing more than gold in both directions, driven by industrial demand.
e.g.SILVERBEES, Axis Silver ETF
● Medium volatility
International ETFs
Gives exposure to overseas markets, such as US Nasdaq stocks, through a fund bought in India.
e.g.Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF
● Low volatility
Gilt & Bond ETFs
Holds government securities. Moves with interest rates rather than stock market sentiment.
e.g.SBI ETF 10Y Gilt
● High volatility
Smallcap & Midcap ETFs
Invests in smaller, younger companies with more room to grow, and more room to fall.
e.g.ICICI Pru Midcap 150 ETF
● Low volatility
Liquid ETFs
Holds overnight and short-term instruments. Functions more like a savings account than an investment.
e.g.LIQUIDBEES
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Top performers
| Ticker | Fund | Return |
|---|---|---|
GOLDBEES | Nippon India ETF Gold BeES, backed by physical gold | 51%+ (1yr) |
SILVERBEES | Nippon India ETF Silver BeES, driven by industrial demand | 108.4% (1yr) |
SILVERBEES | Nippon India ETF Silver BeES — 3-year cumulative return | 213.7% (3yr) |
SILVERBEES | Nippon India ETF Silver BeES — 5-year cumulative return | 250.2% (5yr) |
MOREALTY | Motilal Oswal Nifty Realty ETF, a real-estate rally | 46.6% (1yr) |
PSU Bank | Nifty PSU Bank ETFs, a strong multi-year run | 44.8% (5yr) |
MON100 | Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF, US tech exposure from India | 34.1% (1yr) |
FINSERV | Mirae Asset Nifty Financial Services ETF | 17.8% (1yr) |
Benefits
Diversification
Spread your risk and smooth out market bumps with a basket approach.
Low Cost
ETFs often have lower fees compared to actively managed funds.
Transparency
See exactly what you’re invested in with clear holdings information.
Flexibility
Trade ETFs easily throughout the day, just like individual stocks.
What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)?
An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is an investment fund that combines a collection of assets—such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or market indices—into a single investment that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange, just like an individual stock.
ETFs provide investors with instant diversification, reducing the risk associated with investing in a single security while offering exposure to a wide range of sectors, industries, or global markets. They are known for their transparency, lower expense ratios, and flexibility, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced investors.
Whether your goal is long-term wealth creation, steady portfolio growth, or exposure to specific investment themes, ETFs offer a simple, cost-effective, and efficient way to build a diversified investment portfolio while maintaining the convenience of real-time trading throughout the market day.
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