Mutual Funds and ETF's to Buy This Diwali By HDFC Securities

October 20, 2025 – Mumbai: HDFC Securities has curated a list of some of the top ETFs, Mutual Funds, and curated portfolios as part of the Diwali pick 2025, which can be an excellent addition to your investment and help you attain your long-term investment goals.

Including these investment options in the portfolio will help both first-time participants and experienced investors choose the right option based on their risk stage and financial health. Here are a few suggestions that, as per HDFC Securities, can be an excellent pick for your portfolio:

ETF’s to Buy This Diwali

Investors seeking transparency must look into the top ETFs in 2025. Here are a few of the top ETFs that allow investors low-cost, transparent access to India’s growth story, as picked by HDFC Securities:

• HDFC Gold ETF – Category: Gold ETF | 3-Year Absolute Return: 122.09% | 3-Year CAGR: 30.44%
• HDFC Nifty 50 ETF – Category: Nifty ETF | 3-Year Absolute Return: 50.09% | 3-Year CAGR: 14.48%
• HDFC Nifty Bank ETF – Category: Banking ETF | 3-Year Absolute Return: 43.15% | 3-Year CAGR: 12.69%
• HDFC Silver ETF – Category: Silver ETF | 3-Year Absolute Return: 134.21% | 3-Year CAGR: 32.77%

ETFs offer liquidity, low-cost and benchmark-related returns; hence, they are particularly advantageous for long-term wealth accumulation. These can be excellent for passive investment and you can include these for meeting financial milestones such as retirement planning, buying a new house or children’s education.

Mutual Funds to Buy This Diwali

Mutual Funds have become one of the most preferred and reliable investment option due to flexibility, ease of investment, and consistent returns. As per the HDFC Securities Team, you can invest lumpsum or create an SIP in any of these mutual funds for meeting your financial planning goals:

• HDFC Flexi Cap Fund – Managed by Roshi Jain | Category: Flexi Cap | 3-Year Absolute Return: 88.79% | 3-Year CAGR: 23.57% | Minimum Investment: ₹100
• Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund – Managed by Niket Shah | Category: Mid Cap | 3-Year Absolute Return: 98.03% | 3-Year CAGR: 25.55% | Minimum Investment: ₹500
• Bandhan Small Cap Fund – Managed by Manish Gunwani | Category: Small Cap | 3-Year Absolute Return: 117.99% | 3-Year CAGR: 29.63% | Minimum Investment: ₹100

These funds are designed to suit different classifications of investors (from conservative debt fund investors to aggressive equity fund investors) and emphasise the importance of aligning fund selection with their respective risk profiles.

Curated Portfolios: Personalised and Tech-Driven

Curated portfolios are goal-based investment strategies that combine ETFs, mutual funds and equities. These are perfect for retirement planning, wealth creation and market-linked growth. HDFC Securities suggests investments in mutual fund baskets as follows:

• Gold Basket – Minimum Investment: ₹2,000
• Selected Mid Cap Basket – Minimum Investment: ₹2,000
• Aiming 5 Lakhs – Minimum Investment: ₹4,000

Portfolios can also be personalised through AI-assisted recommendations to fit different appetites for risk and time horizons.

A Holistic Investment Outlook

By compiling ETFs, mutual funds, and curated portfolios, HDFC Securities has suggested investors a holistic roadmap for building risk-adjusted, diversified portfolios in 2025. The rise of digital adoption and financial literacy among India’s growing investor base means curated resources like these help in simplifying investment decisions and attaining long-term financial goals. You can select these investment options for higher returns and diversification for your portfolio.