ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a fresh warning to investors about trading in digital gold, highlighting the risks associated with unregulated platforms. While digital gold has gained immense popularity for its convenience and affordability, SEBI’s caution underscores the absence of a clear legal framework governing such products. In contrast, Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)—which operate under SEBI’s regulatory ambit—offer enhanced safety, transparency, and liquidity.

Tata Mutual Fund has reopened subscriptions for its Silver Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), offering investors renewed access to commodity-linked investment opportunities. The move follows robust demand and market conditions that favor silver as a strategic portfolio diversification tool. Analysts note that ETFs provide a cost-effective and liquid avenue for investors to gain exposure to precious metals without physical ownership. With rising interest in alternative assets amid global economic uncertainties, Tata MF’s Silver ETF is poised to attract both retail and institutional investors.

HDFC Securities has introduced margin trading for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), becoming one of the first major brokerage firms in India to offer this facility. The move marks a significant expansion of retail investors’ access to leverage, previously limited largely to equities and derivatives. By allowing investors to pledge ETF units and avail funding through margin trading, HDFC Securities aims to deepen ETF participation and cater to the evolving needs of active traders.