Gold and silver ETFs have seen sharp pullbacks after strong rallies. Experts advise investors to stay disciplined and align decisions with long-term goals. Market corrections offer opportunities for systematic investment. The recent fall was triggered by global factors and news of potential monetary policy tightening. Investors should rebalance positions as per their asset allocation and avoid impulsive actions.

ETMutualFunds' best mutual fund SIP portfolios are meant for three different individual risk profiles: conservative, moderate and aggressive. We have also considered three SIP baskets – between Rs 2,000-5,000, between Rs 5,000-10,000 and above Rs 10,000 – while creating these portfolios. Take a look at our recommended portfolios.

Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund advocates equal allocation in gold and silver to reduce volatility and improve long term returns. Highlighting historical data, she notes that while silver offers sharp rallies, combining it with gold creates a more stable and resilient precious metals investment strategy.

We have chosen two schemes from five different equity mutual fund categories - aggressive hybrid, large cap, mid cap, small cap and flexi cap schemes – which we believe should be enough for regular mutual fund investors.

The STT hike on futures and options is set to marginally reduce returns for arbitrage and hybrid mutual funds, as higher transaction costs increase rollover and churn expenses. AMCs estimate an annualised impact of 0.03–0.33% depending on derivatives exposure, with arbitrage-heavy schemes facing the biggest compression in yields.

Gold and silver rallied sharply in January 2026 amid global uncertainty, shifting currency trends, and rising demand for safe-haven assets, driving prices to elevated levels.

SBI PSU Fund has emerged as the top performing equity mutual fund over three and five years, riding a strong rally in public sector stocks. Experts assess whether earnings momentum, sector re rating and government support can sustain returns amid post Budget 2026 volatility and rising valuation concerns.