GLIN vs. INDF

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

GLIN (VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF) and INDF (Nifty India Financials ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - GLIN is a India Equities fund tracking the MarketGrader India All-Cap Growth Leaders Index, while INDF is a Financials Equities fund tracking the Nifty Financial Services 25/50 Index. Both are passively managed. Their 0.63 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently. GLIN charges 0.82%/yr vs 0.75%/yr for INDF.

Performance

GLIN vs. INDF - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) and Nifty India Financials ETF (INDF). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

GLIN

• 1D: 0.73%
• 1M: -1.96%
• 6M: -0.12%
• YTD: -1.80%
• 1Y: 2.61%
• 3Y*: 8.41%
• 5Y*: 3.80%
• 10Y*: 1.28%
• ALL TIME*: -2.36%

INDF

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
GLIN VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF	$408.40K	$392.00K	$454.19K

GLIN vs. INDF - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
GLIN VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF	-1.80%	-5.47%	15.64%	36.13%	-21.46%	29.57%	13.46%
INDF Nifty India Financials ETF	0.00%	8.17%	6.32%	19.86%	-5.28%	11.95%	24.44%

Correlation

The correlation between GLIN and INDF is -0.01, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	-0.01
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.53
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.62
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2020	0.63

The correlation between GLIN and INDF shifts across timeframes, from -0.01 (1 year) to 0.63 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

GLIN vs. INDF - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	GLIN	INDF
Financial Services	34.9%	100.0%
Industrials	23.3%	-
Consumer Cyclical	15.1%	-
Healthcare	8.7%	-
Basic Materials	8.2%	-
Communication Services	5.1%	-
Technology	4.1%	-
Utilities	3.6%	-
Energy	2.1%	-
Consumer Defensive	0.7%	-
Real Estate	0.0%	-

Return for Risk

GLIN vs. INDF — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

GLIN

GLIN Risk / Return Rank: 14
GLIN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14
GLIN Sortino Ratio Rank: 14
GLIN Omega Ratio Rank: 14
GLIN Calmar Ratio Rank: 14
GLIN Martin Ratio Rank: 15

INDF

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

GLIN vs. INDF - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) and Nifty India Financials ETF (INDF). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	GLIN	INDF	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.16	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.35	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.04	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.17	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.59	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	GLIN	INDF	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-79.36%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.07%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-26.77%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-30.97%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-74.80%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-44.18%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-50.89%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.75%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GLIN	INDF	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.79%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	15.62%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	18.24%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	18.37%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	23.64%	—	—

GLIN vs. INDF - Expense Ratio Comparison

GLIN has a 0.82% expense ratio, which is higher than INDF's 0.75% expense ratio.

Dividends

GLIN vs. INDF - Dividend Comparison

GLIN's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.86%, while INDF has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GLIN VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF	0.86%	0.84%	3.58%	0.96%	1.70%	0.00%	0.24%	1.42%	0.12%	0.10%	1.39%	3.11%
INDF Nifty India Financials ETF	21.29%	21.29%	6.15%	8.84%	3.12%	1.58%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GLIN and INDF in my portfolio?

GLIN and INDF have a correlation of -0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, GLIN or INDF?

On fees, INDF is cheaper at 0.75% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, GLIN or INDF?

INDF is cheaper with a 0.75% expense ratio, compared with 0.82% for GLIN.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, GLIN or INDF?

INDF has the higher dividend yield at 21.29%, compared with 0.86% for GLIN.

What is the main difference between GLIN and INDF?

GLIN is categorized as India Equities, while INDF is Financials Equities. GLIN tracks MarketGrader India All-Cap Growth Leaders Index, while INDF tracks Nifty Financial Services 25/50 Index. They also come from different issuers: VanEck and Exchange Traded Concepts. Their fees differ too: 0.82% for GLIN and 0.75% for INDF.