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Women Investors Triple Gold ETF Allocation as Wealth Diversifies

12 days ago · Lumic

Illustration of Indian women diversifying investments with gold ETFs and mutual funds, symbolizing wealth growth.
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12 days ago
Women Investors Triple Gold ETF Allocation as Wealth Diversifies
KEY POINTS
Women's gold ETF allocation nearly tripled to 16.4% in FY26 from 6.4% a year earlier
Women held ₹15.88 lakh crore in mutual funds by March 2026, up from ₹5.84 lakh crore
Gold ETF inflows reached ₹69,000 crore in FY26, more than double the previous five years
LUMIC INSIGHT
Use gold to diversify, not replace your equity allocation
Live Mint·12 days ago

Insights into how women investors in India are significantly boosting their allocation to Gold ETFs. As per recent AMFI data, women's stake in Gold ETFs has nearly tripled, reaching 16.4% in FY26, a substantial jump from 6.4% the previous year. This shift highlights a growing trend in women's wealth creation and their strategic approach to portfolio diversification. Alongside this, their overall mutual fund investments have also seen robust growth, touching ₹15.88 lakh crore. The surge in Gold ETF inflows, exceeding ₹69,000 crore in FY26, indicates a preference for gold as a stable asset, particularly for asset allocation strategies. This story delves into the changing dynamics of retail investors in India and their evolving investment preferences for wealth management.

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