Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has launched a new commodities scheme — Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF Direct – Growth, now open for subscription from 6th October to 20th October 2025. With a very high-risk profile, this NFO aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in units of Kotak Gold ETF and Kotak Silver ETF, providing exposure to domestic gold and silver prices.
Key NFO Details
| Detail | Information |
| Fund Name | Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF Direct – Growth |
| NFO Period | 06 Oct 2025 to 20 Oct 2025 |
| Allotment Date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Category | Commodities – Gold/Precious Metals |
| Risk Level | Very High |
| Fund Type | Open-ended |
| Benchmark | Domestic Gold and Silver Prices |
| Minimum Investment | ₹1,000 (lumpsum), ₹500 (SIP) |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Tax on your gains | Profits are added to your income and taxed as per your slab rate |
Investment Objective
The scheme seeks to:
• Generate long-term capital appreciation through a portfolio of Kotak Gold ETF & Kotak Silver ETF units.
How Does This Compare with the Category?
| Time Period | Category Avg. Returns (CAGR) |
| 1 Year | 71.38% |
| 3 Years | 37.86% |
| 5 Years | 26.95% |
| 7 Years | 22.72% |
| 10 Years | 18.72% |
| 15 Years | 13.43% |
| Since Inception | 12.75% |
These returns reflect historical performance trends for gold and silver-based passive investment funds.
Should You Invest in This NFO?
Investing in this NFO makes sense if:
• You are seeking very high-risk exposure to precious metals.
• You want to diversify your portfolio with gold and silver ETF-based investments.
• You aim for long-term capital appreciation in commodities.
Note that NFOs have no past performance record, making them better suited for informed and risk-tolerant investors.
About Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund manages ₹5,26,213 Cr AUM (as of June 30, 2025) and offers a range of high-performing commodity and equity funds, including:
| Fund Name | AUM | 1Y | 5Y |
| Kotak Gold Fund | 3,506 Cr | 51.63% | 16.81% |
| Kotak Silver ETF FoF | 225 Cr | 55.78% | N.A. |
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Final Thoughts
For investors seeking exposure to precious metals, the Kotak Gold Silver Passive FoF NFO offers a simple and efficient way to invest in gold and silver ETFs.
Review the scheme document carefully and align your investment with your risk tolerance and long-term financial goals before subscribing.
