Dhanteras 2020: Sovereign gold bonds vs gold mutual funds vs gold ETFs
4 years, 1 month ago

Dhanteras 2020: Sovereign gold bonds vs gold mutual funds vs gold ETFs

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In Indian tradition, buying gold during Dhanteras is considered as a symbol of luck, prosperity and auspiciousness. Sovereign gold bonds offer an annual interest rate of 2.50% to the investors. Experts say that sovereign gold bond is an effective way to invest in non-physical gold, if a buyer holds on till maturity. Gold mutual funds A gold fund is an open-ended mutual fund scheme investing in units of gold ETFs. Mutual funds also offer international gold funds which invest in the units of overseas gold funds.

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Impact of Budget 2024 on Gold ETFs Vs Gold Fund of Funds
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Impact of Budget 2024 on Gold ETFs Vs Gold Fund of Funds

Live Mint  

India’s deep-rooted love affair with gold dates back centuries. In the latest episode of Mint Money Shots, presented by Invesco Mutual Fund, Assistant Editor at Mint, Aprajita Sharma, spoke about the tax impact of Gold ETFs and Gold Fund of Funds in Union Budget 2024 and tips on how to gain that extra edge on your investments. Watch the episode …

Investing in Gold ETFs: A Convenient and Cost-Effective Option for Dhanteras
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Investing in Gold ETFs: A Convenient and Cost-Effective Option for Dhanteras

Live Mint  

The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of buying physical gold versus gold ETFs. While physical gold is a traditional investment with some utility, it is not the most convenient option due to high fees and the risk of fake gold. Gold ETFs offer greater convenience and lower costs, making them a better choice for investors looking to buy and …

The Timeless Appeal of Gold: A Guide to Buying on Dhanteras 2024
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Timeless Appeal of Gold: A Guide to Buying on Dhanteras 2024

Live Mint  

Dhanteras is a day of cultural and financial significance in India, with gold purchases being considered a way to invite wealth and prosperity. The article explores the historical and financial reasons why buying gold on Dhanteras is an excellent investment. It emphasizes the cultural and religious beliefs that drive gold purchases, as well as the long-term stability and global acceptance …

Last date for Sovereign Gold Bond February tranche tomorrow. How to buy cheaper gold?
10 months, 1 week ago

Last date for Sovereign Gold Bond February tranche tomorrow. How to buy cheaper gold?

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing subscription period for the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 - Series IV, which commenced on February 12, will conclude on Friday. The issue price for Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24-Series IV has been fixed at ₹ 6,263 per gram of gold, the central bank has said. These bonds are available for purchase through banks, the Stock Holding Corporation …

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2024: Know Interest Rate On SGB, Price And Discount
10 months, 1 week ago

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2024: Know Interest Rate On SGB, Price And Discount

News 18  

Sovereign Gold Bond Series IV FY 2023-24: The Reserve Bank of India has announced the opening of the next tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond subscriptions, beginning February 12, 2024. This Series IV of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 will be available for subscription until February 16, 2024, offering investors an opportunity to invest in gold in a structured manner. …

Sovereign Gold Bond 2023-24 Series IV Opens On Monday, Check Issue Price And Details Here
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sovereign Gold Bond 2023-24 Series IV Opens On Monday, Check Issue Price And Details Here

ABP News  

The Reserve Bank of India said on Friday that the next tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond will be open for subscription for a period of five days from Monday at the issue price of Rs 6,263 per gram. The regulator informed that the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 - Series IV will be available for subscription from February 12 to …

Gold ETFs shine on Dhanteras! Net inflow rises to ₹841 cr on safe haven appeal
1 year, 1 month ago

Gold ETFs shine on Dhanteras! Net inflow rises to ₹841 cr on safe haven appeal

Live Mint  

Investors flocked to Gold Exchange Traded Funds, which are considered a safe haven during uncertain times, and put in ₹841 crore in October, way higher than ₹175 crore in the preceding month. Prior to that, Gold ETFs saw an inflow to the tune of ₹298 crore during the April-June period after three quarters of consecutive outflow. Investor accounts in gold …

Is buying gold coin each year on Dhanteras a good idea?
1 year, 1 month ago

Is buying gold coin each year on Dhanteras a good idea?

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For gold investors, the precious metal has proved to be a satisfactory investment over the past decade. In the case of physical gold, which is the most common form of gold people buy during Dhanteras festival, net returns are lower. If you bought one 10 gm 22 karat gold coin each year on Dhanteras in the last six years, your …

Sovereign gold bond opens today. Date, price, other details; should you apply?
1 year, 3 months ago

Sovereign gold bond opens today. Date, price, other details; should you apply?

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Sovereign gold bond: The Reserve Bank of India declared Sovereign gold bond September 2023 price on Friday at ₹5,923 per gram. Issuing a press statement in regard to sovereign gold bond price, date and other details, RBI said, "Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 - Series II will be open for subscription during September 11–15, 2023. Sovereign gold bond scheme 2023-24 …

Akshaya Tritiya 2023: How investing in Gold ETFs is a good option?
1 year, 8 months ago

Akshaya Tritiya 2023: How investing in Gold ETFs is a good option?

Live Mint  

Gold has always been an important aspect of Indian culture and history. This ensures that, unlike physical gold, gold ETFs do not incur storage and insurance costs, making them a more cost-effective option. For an investment portfolio perspective as well, gold is an attractive asset class given its ability to act as a hedge against inflation and its low correlation …

Why sovereign gold bonds are now an attractive bullion bet — explained
1 year, 8 months ago

Why sovereign gold bonds are now an attractive bullion bet — explained

Live Mint  

Sovereign gold bond scheme: Gold rate today is in uptrend after attaining uptrend in November 2022 on US inflation concerns and less hawkish US Fed in rate hike. While bullion experts are advising gold investors to continue buying on dips as outlook for gold is still positive, ICICI direct believes that Sovereign Gold Bonds are the best way to take …

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Last tranche of SGBs in 2022: Should you invest?
2 years ago

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Last tranche of SGBs in 2022: Should you invest?

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The last tranche of sovereign gold bonds was thrown open to public today for subscription. And the sovereign gold bonds are issued at an average price. The RBI calculates the issue price of gold bonds on the basis of simple average of closing price of 24 karat gold published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Limited during the last …

SIPs, ETFs, physical or bonds? Pros and cons of different ways to buy gold
2 years ago

SIPs, ETFs, physical or bonds? Pros and cons of different ways to buy gold

Live Mint  

The shining yellow metal is not just limited to physical touch to have a sense of an investment. Those are gold ETFs, gold mutual funds, sovereign gold bonds, digital gold, and physical gold. It includes gold bars, bullion, jewellery, etc., Although, for digital gold, you might have to mandatorily take physical delivery after a specified time, say 5 years or …

Sovereign gold bond scheme 2022-23 third tranche to open on 19 December
2 years ago

Sovereign gold bond scheme 2022-23 third tranche to open on 19 December

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The finance ministry has announced that the subscription for third series of the sovereign gold bond scheme 2022-23 will open on 19 December. “The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be ₹5,409 per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated 16 December, 2022,” it added. “The issue price of the …

Gold ETFs or sovereign gold bonds, what are the best ways to invest in gold?
2 years ago

Gold ETFs or sovereign gold bonds, what are the best ways to invest in gold?

Live Mint  

Time after time, gold has proven to be one of the best investment options especially when there is high inflation. Some of the online gold investment schemes are gold ETFs, sovereign gold bonds, and gold mutual funds among others. Nidhi Manchanda, Certified Financial Planner, Head of Training, Research & Development at Fintoo said that the best way to invest in …

Buying Gold This Dhanteras? Check Price, Purity, and Hallmarking
2 years, 2 months ago

Buying Gold This Dhanteras? Check Price, Purity, and Hallmarking

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Dhanteras 2022 Time: Dhanteras and the Diwali season, in general, are considered auspicious for buying assets, especially precious metals like gold and silver. From the reputation of the seller and the outlet to the purity of the gold used in making the item and the resale value, a customer should consider multiple things before investing in gold. In addition, prices …

Planning to buy gold on Dhanteras? Remember to check these things
2 years, 2 months ago

Planning to buy gold on Dhanteras? Remember to check these things

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You should verify the gold’s resale price and be knowledgeable about the seller’s buy-back policy. When reselling your jewellery, some vendors reduce a set percentage of the gold’s value, while other merchants may take the existing rate into account Gold is considered to represent wealth and success. Determine reselling and buy-back policy You should verify the gold’s resale price and …

This Dhanteras, add some sparkle to your portfolio with gold
2 years, 2 months ago

This Dhanteras, add some sparkle to your portfolio with gold

Hindustan Times  

It is that time of the year again when serpentine queues outside gold shops become a common sight. The pursuit of gold as an investment is rooted in India’s post-independence history and the colouring it had on how older generations perceived wealth and financial security. Chhabria says, “Investors can buy physical gold or avail other options like gold ETFs and …

Investing in Sovereign Gold Bonds? Be aware of the risks involved
2 years, 2 months ago

Investing in Sovereign Gold Bonds? Be aware of the risks involved

Live Mint  

With gold prices swirling down daily for over a month and prices of goods increasing under the impact of inflation, many people are looking to park their funds in Sovereign Gold Bonds referred to as paper substitutes for holding physical gold. Additionally, because these bonds have a long tenor of 8 years, investors could also be exposed to liquidity risks …

Digital gold platforms enable millennials to invest in precious metals
2 years, 3 months ago

Digital gold platforms enable millennials to invest in precious metals

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Sanjay Malik, a 28-year-old analytics professional based in Noida, wanted to invest Rs 40,000 in gold in November 2021. You can buy digital gold on MMTC-PAMP, Augmont Goldtech, Oropocket and Digital Gold India, among other platforms. Buying digital gold is as easy as shopping online with no requirement of a Demat account, whereas investing in the other form of Gold …

Sovereign Gold Bonds Now Open For Subscription; Why You Should Invest
2 years, 6 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bonds Now Open For Subscription; Why You Should Invest

News 18  

Sovereign Gold Bonds are now open for public subscription between Monday and Friday. How Was The Price Decided: The price of Rs 5,091 per gram is the simple average of the three-day closing price of 999 purity gold, published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Limited. The three days were the last three working days of the week preceding …

Gold ETF vs Sovereign Gold Bonds vs Physical Gold vs Digital Gold - Best option for you
2 years, 7 months ago

Gold ETF vs Sovereign Gold Bonds vs Physical Gold vs Digital Gold - Best option for you

India Today  

Akshaya Tritiya has always been considered as one of the auspicious occasions to buy gold, according to our Hindu traditions. First, let us understand how different each gold investment plan is and its scope for the future: PHYSICAL GOLD It’s one of the most traditional forms of investment. This is also one of the prime reasons behind the emergence of …

Sovereign Gold Bond Series VII opens on Monday | Check issue price, subscription, eligibility, other details
3 years, 2 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bond Series VII opens on Monday | Check issue price, subscription, eligibility, other details

India TV News  

Sovereign gold bond Series VII: The government's Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme 2021-22 will be opened for subscription during the period October 25-29, and the settlement date has been set at November 2. Sovereign gold bond Series VII: Issue Price The issue price for Sovereign Gold Bonds has been fixed at Rs 4,765 per gram of gold. Sovereign Gold Bond scheme: …

Gold ETFs attract Rs 1,328 cr in Jun qtr; inflow to continue: Experts
3 years, 5 months ago

Gold ETFs attract Rs 1,328 cr in Jun qtr; inflow to continue: Experts

Business Standard  

Gold exchange-traded funds attracted Rs 1,328 crore from investors in the quarter ended June 2021 and experts believe that inflows will continue in the coming months of the fiscal. Quantum Mutual Fund Sr Fund Manager, Alternative Investment, Chirag Mehta said that inflows in gold ETFs were significant in the June quarter last year on account of significant economic uncertainty due …

SBI Lists Out Six Golden Reasons To Invest In Sovereign Gold Bond, Check Them Here
3 years, 5 months ago

SBI Lists Out Six Golden Reasons To Invest In Sovereign Gold Bond, Check Them Here

ABP News  

New Delhi: In times of pandemic, gold has attracted investors because it is seen as a safe haven asset in uncertainty. Check the reasons below to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds: Highest Returns: Among other available investing options in gold, SGBs offer the highest returns, which includes capital appreciation as well as additional interest @ 2.5 percent per annum. Among …

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021: Here’s How To Invest In SGBs Online From SBI
3 years, 7 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021: Here’s How To Invest In SGBs Online From SBI

ABP News  

Those looking to invest in gold bonds, here’s a golden chance to subscribe to the latest tranche of sovereign gold bonds which opened on May 17. Here's how to invest in SGB through SBI Firstly, log in to your SBI net banking account Then click on eServices and go to ‘Sovereign Gold Bond’ Select 'terms and conditions' and click on …

Considering the Gold sovereign bond offer? Here’s what you can do
3 years, 7 months ago

Considering the Gold sovereign bond offer? Here’s what you can do

Live Mint  

This year, more and more investors are looking at the digital route to invest in gold as covid restrictions are preventing them from shopping for physical gold. An investor can diversify his/her portfolio by investing up to 10% of his or her portfolio in gold," says Mrin Agarwal, a financial coach and the founder of Finsafe India Pvt. “The digital …

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021: First Tranche Of The Issue Opens Today. Key Things To Know Before Buying
3 years, 7 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021: First Tranche Of The Issue Opens Today. Key Things To Know Before Buying

ABP News  

Those who are looking to invest in gold through the bond schemes, then it’s time to subscribe to the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 Series-I. The sovereign gold bond scheme was launched in November 2015 with an aim to reduce the demand for physical gold and divert a part of the domestic savings used in purchasing gold into financial savings. …

Physical gold, Bonds, ETFs: A quick comparison and which is best to invest
3 years, 8 months ago

Physical gold, Bonds, ETFs: A quick comparison and which is best to invest

India TV News  

Gold investment is a traditional form of investment and is considered as one of the lowest-risk investment options. In long-term perspective, investment in gold gives a better return than any traditional form of investment options like FDs and RDs. Apart from buying physical gold which is still popular in India, investors have options like Sovereign Gold Bonds and exchange-traded funds …

Sovereign Gold Bonds opens for subscription today: 6 golden reasons to invest in government-backed securities
3 years, 9 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bonds opens for subscription today: 6 golden reasons to invest in government-backed securities

India TV News  

Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 will open for subscription from today. The issue price for sovereign gold bonds has been fixed at Rs 4,662 per gram. 6 golden reasons to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds: 1. No GST, making charges There is no goods and services tax levied on sovereign gold bonds, unlike gold coins and bars.

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme: How to invest in 2021, check details here
3 years, 10 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme: How to invest in 2021, check details here

India Today  

SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. If you're planning to invest in the SGBs in 2021, you should check the detailed guide below on how to invest in Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme. When investing in the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, payment can be made through cash /cheques/demand draft/electronic fund transfer. The minimum investment in the Bond shall …

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Subscription opens today. Should you invest in govt-backed digital gold scheme?
3 years, 11 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Subscription opens today. Should you invest in govt-backed digital gold scheme?

India TV News  

Buying gold is always considered one of the safest investments. According to Saurabh Khandelwal, owner of Dhanvi Diamond, buying Sovereign Gold Bonds can never be a bad deal, adding that investing in the precious metal is much more easy and convenient now. Where to buy Sovereign Gold Bond SGBs are sold through nationalised banks, scheduled private banks, designated Post Offices, …

Gold Investment: Sovereign gold bonds price fixed at Rs 5,000 per gm, subscription from December 28
3 years, 11 months ago

Gold Investment: Sovereign gold bonds price fixed at Rs 5,000 per gm, subscription from December 28

India TV News  

The issue price for the next series of sovereign gold bonds has been fixed at Rs 5,000 per gram of gold, the Reserve Bank of India said in a statement on Thursday. The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 - Series IX will be open for subscription from December 28, 2020 to January 1, 2021. The issue price for Series VIII …

Sovereign gold bonds open for subscription today: Things to know
4 years, 1 month ago

Sovereign gold bonds open for subscription today: Things to know

India TV News  

The eighth series of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-21 will be thrown open for subscription today. With the tranche set to roll out, the government has fixed the issue price for the Sovereign Gold Bond at Rs 5,177 per gram of gold. SOVEREIGN GOLD BONDS OPEN FOR SUBSCRIPTION: THINGS TO KNOW What are sovereign gold bonds Sovereign gold bonds are …

Modi government offering discount on gold ahead of Dhanteras-Diwali, invest now to get extra 2.5% return
4 years, 1 month ago

Modi government offering discount on gold ahead of Dhanteras-Diwali, invest now to get extra 2.5% return

India TV News  

The Modi government has fixed the price for the Sovereign Gold Bond at Rs 5,177 per gram of gold ahead of Diwali. Physical Gold vs Sovereign Gold Bond The main difference is that physical gold has a usage value, whereas, sovereign gold bonds are for investment purposes and are risk-free. Saurabh Khandelwal, who owns Dhanvi Diamond, said that sovereign gold …

Sovereign gold bonds open for subscription today: 10 things to know
4 years, 1 month ago

Sovereign gold bonds open for subscription today: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

The eighth tranche of sovereign gold bonds of this fiscal opens for subscription today and will close on November 13. The issue price for Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21-Series VIII has been fixed at ₹5,177 per gram of gold. 4) The issue price for the previous tranche of gold bonds, which was open for subscription from October 12 to October …

Soverign Gold Bond: RBI fixes issue price at Rs 5,177 per gram ahead of Diwali, subscription from Nov 9
4 years, 1 month ago

Soverign Gold Bond: RBI fixes issue price at Rs 5,177 per gram ahead of Diwali, subscription from Nov 9

India TV News  

The issue price for the Sovereign Gold Bond has been fixed at Rs 5,177 per gram of gold, the Reserve Bank of India said in a statement on Friday. "The nominal value of the bond based on the simple average closing price for gold of 999 purity.works out to Rs 5,177 per gram of gold," the RBI said. "For such …

Sovereign gold bonds open for subscription: 10 things to know
4 years, 2 months ago

Sovereign gold bonds open for subscription: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

The latest tranche of sovereign gold bonds will open for subscription today. Here are 10 things to know about sovereign gold bond scheme: 1) This latest issue comes at a time when gold prices have corrected significantly from August highs. 2) The issue price in the latest issue of gold bonds has been fixed based on the simple average closing …

Gold funds or gold ETFs are more liquid options than sovereign gold bonds
4 years, 3 months ago

Gold funds or gold ETFs are more liquid options than sovereign gold bonds

Live Mint  

I want to invest in gold as it is hitting new peaks due to covid-19. Should I go for gold funds or sovereign gold bonds? Also, what would be better: investing a lump sum or systematic investment plans of mutual funds or SGB tranches? I am investing in the following funds via SIPs: ₹10,000 in Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip; ₹8,000 …

How to invest in gold through mutual funds route
4 years, 4 months ago

How to invest in gold through mutual funds route

Live Mint  

There has been a rush towards safer investment avenues given the uncertainty in economic environment caused by Covid19. Mutual fund route provides these options to invest in gold - Gold funds, Gold ETFs, Multi Asset Funds and International Gold Funds. Gold ETFs are traded on the exchange at the prevailing market price of physical gold, thus investors can buy or …

Gold mutual funds hit by fall in prices, DSP World Gold Fund down 7% in a day
4 years, 4 months ago

Gold mutual funds hit by fall in prices, DSP World Gold Fund down 7% in a day

Live Mint  

Gold mutual funds have been hit hard due to a continuous fall in prices of the yellow metal in the last two sessions. The daily Net Asset Value of DSP World Gold Fund fell down by 7.31% in a single day as on August 11. DSP World Gold Fund is an open ended fund of fund scheme investing in BlackRock …

How to buy Sovereign gold bonds: All you need to know
4 years, 4 months ago

How to buy Sovereign gold bonds: All you need to know

India Today  

Gold bonds are considered one of the best options for investments as investors can not only gain from the appreciation in prices of the precious gold bonds but also earn interest at the rate of 2.5% on the initial investment amount during the entire tenure. What are Sovereign gold bonds: SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. Launched …

Which is the best way to invest in gold?
4 years, 5 months ago

Which is the best way to invest in gold?

Live Mint  

Indian spot gold prices surged to over ₹50,000 per 10 gram for the first time ever on Wednesday. Smart way to buy gold Gold Exchange Traded Funds and Sovereign Gold Bond, issued by the Government of India are the smart ways to invest in gold. "Investors in Gold ETFs do not bear any making charges or premium. Moreover, Gold ETFs …

Are You Looking To Invest In Sovereign Gold Bonds? Subscription Opens Today, Things You Should Know
4 years, 5 months ago

Are You Looking To Invest In Sovereign Gold Bonds? Subscription Opens Today, Things You Should Know

ABP News  

If you want to invest in the yellow metal, then the fourth tranche of sovereign gold bonds of this fiscal will open for subscription on Monday and end on July 10. Here is what you should know about the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 Series IV:Sovereign gold bonds are issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the …

Sovereign Gold Bond to open for subscription today, issue price fixed at Rs 4,852 per gm
4 years, 5 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bond to open for subscription today, issue price fixed at Rs 4,852 per gm

Hindustan Times  

The fourth instalment of the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme, issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the government, will open for subscription for five days from Monday. The issue price for the Sovereign Gold Bond has been fixed at Rs 4,852 per gram of gold, RBI said in a statement on Friday. “The nominal value of the …

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