Silver ETF Surges Past Gold in 2025-26 Akshaya Tritiya Returns
Silver ETF Surges Past Gold in 2025-26 Akshaya Tritiya Returns
Silver ETFs outpaced gold this Akshaya Tritiya season, delivering stronger gains and highlighting sector demand driving prices higher.
During Akshaya Tritiya 2025 to 2026, both gold and silver ETFs posted solid gains, but silver led the charge with returns around 100–115%, while gold ETFs rose about 50–60%. An expert from Mastertrust notes the gap was striking, with silver moving faster though typically carrying higher risk. Gold’s ascent was steadier, supported by global uncertainties, inflation concerns, and ongoing central-bank buying, providing a more traditional store of value. Silver benefited from growing use in key industries and broader investor enthusiasm, amplifying its rally beyond gold.
If an investor had put Rs 1 lakh into gold ETFs, it could have grown to roughly Rs 1.5–1.6 lakh over the period. The same Rs 1 lakh in silver ETFs could have reached about Rs 2–2.15 lakh, underscoring silver’s sharper but more volatile move compared with gold’s relative stability. The silver push is tied to heightened demand in sectors like solar panels, electric vehicles, and electronics, which added momentum to prices even as the asset class remains more susceptible to market swings.
The takeaway for Akshaya Tritiya shoppers and investors is clear: silver ETFs delivered stronger near-term gains, but they come with higher volatility. Gold still offers steadier gains and risk mitigation, making it a complementary part of a diversified portfolio. As always, investors should weigh potential upside against the volatility silver carries while considering the longer-term role of gold as a hedge in uncertain times.
