Tata Mutual Fund made a significant announcement on Tuesday, January 2, about introducing four new fund offers (NFOs). The launch includes two types of funds: Tata Gold ETF and Tata Silver ETF, open for investment until January 9, and Tata Gold ETF Fund of Fund and Tata Silver ETF Fund of Fund, available until January 16. All these funds are designed as open-ended investments.
Tapan Patel is designated as the fund manager for all the newly launched NFOs.
Here are some detailed insights into these NFOs:
Tata Gold ETF
The Tata Gold ETF is designed to mirror or track the domestic price of gold. The fund is set to reopen for investments on or before January 17, 2024. The primary aim of this fund is to yield returns that align with the performance of physical gold within the domestic market. The fund house, however, does not guarantee that the investment objectives will be achieved. The domestic gold price serves as the benchmark for this fund.
No specific entry and exit loads are imposed.
During the NFO period, the minimum investment requirement is ₹100, and subsequent investments can be made in multiples of ₹1.
Tata Gold ETF Fund of Fund
Operating as an open-ended fund scheme, this investment vehicle focuses on the Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund. It is scheduled to reopen for investments on or before January 24, 2024. The objective is to generate returns parallel to those of the Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund. However, as with other funds, achieving these objectives is only guaranteed if supported. Tapan Patel also oversees this scheme, with the domestic gold price acting as its benchmark. There are no entry and exit load requirements.
The minimum investment amount during the NFO is ₹5,000; subsequent investments can also be made in multiples of ₹1.
There are no specific entry and exit loads for this fund.
Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund
This ETF aims to replicate the domestic price of silver. Its goal is to produce returns in line with the performance of physical silver in the domestic market, although it comes with a potential tracking error. Like gold funds, the fund house does not ensure the achievement of investment objectives. The benchmark for this fund is also the domestic price of the respective metal.
The minimum investment amount during the NFO period is ₹100, increasing in multiples of ₹1.
There are no specific entry and exit loads for this fund.
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Tata Silver ETF Fund of Fund
As an open-ended fund of fund scheme, it invests in the Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund. Its investment objective is to mirror the returns provided by the Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund but without any guaranteed outcome.
The minimum investment during the NFO period is set at ₹5,000, with subsequent investments in multiples of ₹1.
There are no entry loads for this fund.
Conclusion
Investing in gold and silver offers a tactical approach to diversifying portfolios and ensuring enduring stability. Gold, revered historically as a reliable asset and limited in supply, serves as a protective measure against issues such as currency weakening, inflation, and various market unpredictabilities, thereby aiding in maintaining wealth.
Conversely, silver is gaining traction due to its growing use in rapidly expanding sectors like electric vehicle production and renewable energy. This rise in demand, along with limited availability, suggests a likelihood of its value increasing over time.
However, investors must consider various costs involved in these investments, like the expense ratio and any applicable entry or exit loads. It’s also crucial to assess market conditions and the economic outlook when investing in these NFOs to make well-informed decisions.
