Gold vs Equity: Is it the right time to rejig exposure in stock market and yellow metal?
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Gold vs Equity: Is it the right time to rejig exposure in stock market and yellow metal?

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Gold prices have delivered a stellar 12.55% annualized return over the past 25 years, outpacing the 10.73% generated by Indian stock market benchmark index Sensex. A report by Edelweiss Mutual Fund provides a reality check on gold price’s performance relative to equities, highlighting the importance of rolling returns in assessing long-term investment potential. Equities have outperformed gold in 64% of the cases, reinforcing their long-term growth potential, Edelweiss Mutual Fund report showed. Source: Edelweiss Mutual Fund Sensex-to-Gold Ratio: A Key Indicator Investors often assess the relative valuation of gold and equities using the Sensex-to-Gold Ratio. Given the current Sensex-to-Gold Ratio and past trends, equities could be poised to outpace gold over the next three years, according to the Edelweiss Mutual Fund report.

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Gold vs Nifty 50: Which is better for Indian investors for long-term? Explained with five crucial reasons
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Gold vs Nifty 50: Which is better for Indian investors for long-term? Explained with five crucial reasons

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Gold vs Nifty 50: In the recent stock market rally, frontline indices — Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex — are set to end up with the biggest weekly gains after February 2021. Top 5 reasons Viral Bhatt, Founder of Money Mantra, believes that investment goal and risk appetite are essential factors that can't be ignored when deciding upon either Nifty …

Gold rates today edge higher on weak US dollar, inflation fear. Opportunity to buy?
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1 week, 6 days ago

Gold rates today edge higher on weak US dollar, inflation fear. Opportunity to buy?

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Gold rate today: Following weakness in the US dollar rates, renewed fear of the US inflation, tariff uncertainty, and rising safe-haven demand for the yellow metal, the MCX gold rate regained the psychological ₹86K peak during the early morning session on Monday. Gold price today: Key levels to watch On the pivots regarding MCX gold rates, Sugandha Sachdeva said, “On …

Gold vs Gold ETFs: Which is better investment amid rising prices? Experts weigh in
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Gold vs Gold ETFs: Which is better investment amid rising prices? Experts weigh in

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Gold vs Gold ETFs: Gold prices have been skyrocketing since the start of 2025. “Gold ETFs provide exposure to gold without the hassle of physical storage, making them a more efficient investment avenue in today’s digital-driven investment landscape,” Trivedi said. Gold return vs Gold ETFs return According to data available, physical gold has outperformed gold ETFs, delivering a 20 per …

Stock Market Strategy: Should investors buy the dip or turn to gold amid market correction?
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Stock Market Strategy: Should investors buy the dip or turn to gold amid market correction?

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The Indian stock market has been witnessing a sharp correction, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 declining by 2.4% each so far this year. With markets under pressure, investors are left wondering: should they increase exposure to gold for stability, or take advantage of market dips to buy equities at lower valuations? A diversified approach — combining the stability …

Gold as an asset: Nikhil Kamath lauds yellow metal as it outpaces equity in 2-year returns
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Gold as an asset: Nikhil Kamath lauds yellow metal as it outpaces equity in 2-year returns

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Most investors consider gold safe haven, and investing in it generally gives an assurance of sorts that the money is safely locked in a reliable asset. In a latest post by Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and True Beacon, asserts that gold has outperformed equities globally in the past two years, while India is an outlier. Two-year-returns Two-year CAGR returns …

Gold, silver to copper: These commodities beat Nifty 50, Sensex returns in 2024
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Gold, silver to copper: These commodities beat Nifty 50, Sensex returns in 2024

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Stock Market today: Among various asset classes the Year to date returns of commodities as Gold, silver to copper have beaten returns given by Stock market indices as Nifty 50, and Sensex during 2024 As per the data compiled by experts as Anuj Gupta, Head of Commodity & Currency at HDFC Securities, the year to date Return of Gold, Silver …

Asset quilt: How returns varied across assets classes in 2024 and last 10 years
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Asset quilt: How returns varied across assets classes in 2024 and last 10 years

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While the winners among asset classes keep rotating every year, the absence of any such pattern over the past 10 years reinforces the importance of asset allocation in building a balanced portfolio. “What we have seen in the last five years in terms of returns across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap, we are unlikely to see a repeat of that in …

From HNIs to retail, why were gold ETFs investors’ favourites in 2024? Will their stellar performance continue in 2025?
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From HNIs to retail, why were gold ETFs investors’ favourites in 2024? Will their stellar performance continue in 2025?

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Physical gold has always been a household favourite, but 2024 witnessed a significant surge in demand for gold Exchange Traded Funds among investors. This has created a massive demand-supply gap and has shifted investor interest towards Gold ETFs,” said Mayank Bhatnagar, co-founder and COO, FinEdge. HNI and retail investors' interest “Gold ETFs have witnessed a sharp rise in popularity throughout …

Gold hits 1-week high as safe-haven demand returns, but still down 4.4% in November. Should you invest now?
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Gold hits 1-week high as safe-haven demand returns, but still down 4.4% in November. Should you invest now?

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Gold regained momentum as prices extended their rally to the second session on Tuesday, reaching a one-week high of ₹75,545 on MCX and $2,632 on Comex, marking a 0.68% gain. However, gold prices faced selling pressure starting October 31, and the selloff extended after Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election, which strengthened the US dollar. Furthermore, comments …

Best ETFs in India: Top 7 gold Exchange-Traded Funds to consider for long-term investment. See full list here
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Best ETFs in India: Top 7 gold Exchange-Traded Funds to consider for long-term investment. See full list here

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Gold Exchange-Traded Funds are attracting attention from investors as global uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and market fluctuations drive interest in the yellow metal. Top Gold ETF Schemes for long term investment Those investors considering adding gold ETFs to their portfolio for long-term investment can compare their returns over three or five-year periods. According to AMFI data, most gold ETF …

Gold Soars Higher, Outperforming Equities in Samvat 2081
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Gold Soars Higher, Outperforming Equities in Samvat 2081

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Gold outperforms equities with over 30% returns since last Dhanteras. The yellow metal has been one of the best-performing asset classes since last Diwali, with domestic prices delivering a substantial 32 per cent return compared to the S&P BSE Sensex's 25 per cent. Amid global economic and geopolitical tensions, gold’s performance has been remarkable, reinforcing its reputation as a safe-haven …

Stocks Remain Dominant, But Investors Face Tough Choices
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Stocks Remain Dominant, But Investors Face Tough Choices

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The stock market has been performing well in the first half of 2024, with the Nifty index returning around 15% in the past six months. This is in line with the historical performance of equity markets, which typically require a long period of time to show significant returns. However, the standard deviation of annual returns is high, indicating that investors …

Gold prices: Precious metal rates stabilised, hovering around ₹72,000 per 10 gram; Is it right time to invest?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gold prices: Precious metal rates stabilised, hovering around ₹72,000 per 10 gram; Is it right time to invest?

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Gold prices stabilized as concerns over tensions in the Middle East diminished, with investors gearing up for forthcoming U.S. economic data expected later in the week, on Wednesday. According to reports, in a span of only 10 days, gold prices have seen a significant decline of ₹2,900, now standing at ₹71,065 per 10 grams compared to the recent peak of …

What’s next for gold? Look to China for clues
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What’s next for gold? Look to China for clues

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The country’s central bank has pushed its gold reserves to a record level. State Street Global Advisors, which manages the world’s largest spot-gold ETF, was more bullish: The firm said it expects gold prices to reach between $2,200 and $2,400 once the Fed starts to lower rates later this year. The People’s Bank of China bought more gold than any …

To invest or not to invest: The gold conundrum in your portfolio
1 year, 11 months ago

To invest or not to invest: The gold conundrum in your portfolio

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Here is the reason why all that glitters is gold now and also why many investors have taken a shine to the yellow metal. Gold prices have delivered more than 14% returns in the one-year period ended 30 March even as equity markets have remained tepid during this period. “Due to its negative correlation with relatively risky assets like equity, …

Gold vs Equity: Where should investors invest in this festive season?
2 years, 5 months ago

Gold vs Equity: Where should investors invest in this festive season?

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Stocks and gold are both significant investments, but they behave differently since equities have a track record of outperforming inflation over the long run while gold works as a buffer against uncertainty and improve portfolio diversity. For high-risk/high-return investments, financial advisors typically advise diversification investments across asset classes, but what should investors select between gold and equity? Gold as an …

How much gold you should hold in your portfolio — explained
2 years, 7 months ago

How much gold you should hold in your portfolio — explained

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Portfolio management: Saving money is not a concept that comes naturally to people - but adequate time taken to curate a budget after recognising their finances, organising the spending and managing debts, there is a massive possibility for them to achieve their long-term financial goals. Advising investor to take gold investment seriously, Pankaj Mathpal, MD & CEO at Optima Money …

Gold likely to lose shine with equities gaining momentum
2 years, 8 months ago

Gold likely to lose shine with equities gaining momentum

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Investment in gold exchange-traded funds has declined recently. In June net inflow in Gold ETFs stood at ₹134.83 crore compared to ₹203.39 crore in May this year, as per AMFI data. Talking about the decline in Gold prices and ETFs, Roopali Prabhu, CIO, and Co-head of Products & Solutions, Sanctum Wealth said, "In the calendar year 2021 the average monthly …

Good time to invest in gold this Akshaya Tritiya: Axis Securities
2 years, 10 months ago

Good time to invest in gold this Akshaya Tritiya: Axis Securities

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The recent correction in gold prices ahead of Akshaya Tritiya offers investors a good opportunity to buy the precious metal, says Axis Securities. Gold prices have historically inched higher during the times of Akshaya Tritiya but this time the rising anticipation of the Fed’s aggressive policy stance has put pressure on the metal prices. Recently, Gold prices have come under …

‘Gold to see volatility, but long-term trend is bullish’
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Gold to see volatility, but long-term trend is bullish’

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Gold has delivered a return of around 29% in rupee terms in 2020. Gold exchange traded funds and gold funds offered by mutual funds have seen a record net inflow of ₹6,000 crore, while sovereign gold bonds have garnered around ₹11,000 crore from seven issues since April 2020. They are likely to stay lower as even post 2008 crisis rates …

Gold prices may hit five-year high this year, forecasts Goldman Sachs
6 years, 2 months ago

Gold prices may hit five-year high this year, forecasts Goldman Sachs

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New York: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is leading a pack of bullish voices cheering for gold. Bullion has benefited as rising geopolitical tensions fuel central bank purchases, while fears of a recession helped boost demand from investors seeking “defensive assets,” they said. Speculative interest in gold signals investors are not only closing bearish bets but are also adding to bullish …

Gold ETFs lose sheen, investors withdraw ₹280 crore in Apr-Nov
6 years, 2 months ago

Gold ETFs lose sheen, investors withdraw ₹280 crore in Apr-Nov

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New Delhi: Gold exchange-traded funds continue to lose steam, with investors pulling out ₹ 280 crore during the April-November period of the current fiscal, preferring to invest in equities despite volatile markets. In comparison, 14 gold-linked ETFs had witnessed a withdrawal of ₹ 511 crore in the first eight months of 2017-18, the latest data from industry body Amfi showed. …

Gold likely to ease from record; Copper to open higher
13 years, 7 months ago

Gold likely to ease from record; Copper to open higher

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Mumbai: India’s gold futures are likely to ease from their record high on profit-taking, after the yellow metal gained more than 19 percent since July, analysts said. * The most-active gold for October delivery on the MCX last closed 1.8 percent higher at Rs 26,204 per 10 grams, after hitting a record of Rs 26,457. COPPER Copper futures are likely …

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