Gold and silver ETFs post second straight month of negative returns
In short
All gold and silver ETFs fell again in October 2026. Gold ETFs had average negative returns of 5.22%, and silver ETFs had average negative returns of 17.16%.
This matters to investors looking at Diwali buying ideas. The report does not say which funds were hit most or whether the drop was caused by gold or silver prices.
What the reporting says
All gold and silver ETFs posted negative returns for the second consecutive month in October 2026, with category average returns of 5.22% and 17.16% respectively. The figures show both precious-metals ETF categories were weak in the month, but the source does not state which funds were affected or whether the losses were driven by price moves in gold or silver. Experts were discussing whether to invest this Diwali.
Why it matters
Gold and silver ETF categories both delivered negative average returns for a second straight month in October 2026. The reported losses were steeper in silver ETFs than in gold ETFs, which may affect investor sentiment around precious-metals allocations ahead of Diwali. The reporting does not identify specific schemes, price drivers, or whether the declines are expected to continue.