Thematic Funds
As of October 9, 2026, 150 funds across 5 themes: fund count, total size and median returns in one table.
Last updated: Source: TEFAS
Themes
| Theme | Funds | Total size (TRY) | Median 1M | Median YTD | Median 1Y | Best fund year to date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Funds | 59 | 1.2T | −4.42% | 4.30% | 13.87% | OAK141.53% |
| Silver Funds | 16 | 88.6B | −9.27% | −12.16% | 35.86% | KGC−4.95% |
| Technology Funds | 68 | 125.8B | 0.27% | 35.44% | 39.40% | YIT73.65% |
| BIST 30 Funds | 7 | 8.2B | −11.46% | 24.19% | 29.87% | AKU28.41% |
| Semiconductor Funds | 4 | 7.7B | 1.13% | 66.60% | 73.84% | YIT73.65% |
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About This Page
Thematic funds are mutual and pension funds that invest in a specific commodity, sector or index. This page groups the funds trading as of October 9, 2026 into themes by fund name and portfolio allocation; each theme page shows the return, size, investor count and risk score of its funds. A theme page is not published when fewer than 3 funds match.
Gold Funds: Funds with “gold” (altın) in their name: gold funds, participation gold funds, gold funds of funds and gold pension funds.
Silver Funds: Funds with “silver” (gümüş) in their name, plus funds that hold at least half of their portfolio in silver exchange-traded funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a thematic fund?
A thematic fund directs its portfolio to a specific investment theme such as gold, silver, technology companies or the BIST 30 index. Thematic funds can sit in different regulatory categories: a gold-themed fund can be a gold fund, a participation fund or a fund of funds.
Which thematic funds are there?
Themes with their fund counts as of October 9, 2026: Gold Funds (59), Silver Funds (16), Technology Funds (68), BIST 30 Funds (7), Semiconductor Funds (4).
How are funds assigned to themes?
Funds are assigned by name and portfolio allocation. Only trading funds are included; funds closed to trading or in liquidation are left out. Each theme page states its selection rule.