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Women Investors Triple Gold ETF Allocation as Wealth Diversifies

about 2 months ago · Lumic

Illustration of women investing in gold ETFs and mutual funds, showing diversified wealth growth in India.
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about 2 months 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·about 2 months ago

This Fin Shorts story highlights a significant shift in investment patterns among women in India. Data indicates a near tripling of women's allocation to Gold ETFs, soaring to 16.4% in FY26 from just 6.4% a year prior. This move comes as women's total holdings in mutual funds surged to ₹15.88 lakh crore. Gold ETFs saw substantial inflows of ₹69,000 crore in FY26, reflecting a growing preference for gold as a diversification tool within their overall asset allocation. This trend suggests women investors in India are actively managing their wealth creation and portfolio diversification strategies, aligning with broader trends in mutual funds India and retail investors India.

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