Your Questions Answered: I am 40 and want to invest in gold. Can you tell me about risks associated with ETFs and SGBs?
2 years ago

Your Questions Answered: I am 40 and want to invest in gold. Can you tell me about risks associated with ETFs and SGBs?

Live Mint  

I am a 40-year-old wholesaler, who has traditionally invested in gold in the form of gold coins and biscuits. Gold ETFs and SGB have been introduced to tackle all the pain points associated with physical gold and at the same time retain all the positive characteristics of physical gold. Conversion In the case of Gold ETFs, you can exchange your Gold ETF units for physical gold. Convenience In case of Gold ETFs you will first require a demat and trading account to purchase the Gold ETF units. Conclusion If you are looking to purchase gold purely from an investment purpose, SGBs and Gold ETFs are two new-age instruments to invest in gold.

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Is there a limit to buying gold in India? Here's what you need to know
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Is there a limit to buying gold in India? Here's what you need to know

India Today  

Gold has always been seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity, deeply rooted in our traditions. While new forms of gold investments, like digital gold and Sovereign Gold Bonds, are gaining popularity, many still prefer physical gold due to its tangible value. Physical Gold: Men can own up to 100 grams, while married and unmarried women can possess 500 …

Your Questions Answered: I’m looking to invest in Silver ETFs — What could be the pros & cons?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Your Questions Answered: I’m looking to invest in Silver ETFs — What could be the pros & cons?

Live Mint  

Q. I run a small family business in Nagpur. Silver ETFs offer investors the opportunity to gain exposure to the silver market without the complexities of handling physical silver. Pros and cons of silver ETFs Investing in silver ETFs can be an attractive option for investors looking to gain exposure to silver. As with any investment, it's important to conduct …

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Gold in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Experienced Investors
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Gold in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Experienced Investors

CNN  

Gold prices have surged in 2024, with prices breaking record and reaching an all-time high of $2,748.23 this week. The surge has been fueled by factors such as the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty surrounding the US presidential election. While gold is typically held as a hedge against inflation, there are plenty of things …

Investing in Gold ETFs: A Convenient and Cost-Effective Option for Dhanteras
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2 months, 2 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 …

Gold ETFs shine on Dhanteras! Net inflow rises to ₹841 cr on safe haven appeal
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Shine your portfolio with Gold, Silver ETFs
1 year, 7 months ago

Shine your portfolio with Gold, Silver ETFs

Times of India  

Precious metals are giving glittering returns. In fact, NSE and MFI data till March 31, 2022, shows a clear dominance of Nippon India in the Gold ETF space with 12 players. In the case of Nippon India Silver ETF, the fund has given a return of 5.28% CAGR in the year to March 31, 2023, while the domestic prices grew …

ETF vs FOF: Which investment option is better this Akshaya Tritiya?
1 year, 8 months ago

ETF vs FOF: Which investment option is better this Akshaya Tritiya?

Live Mint  

Often celebrated by investing in precious metals, especially gold, the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya is symbolic of new ventures and beginnings. Fortunately, Gold ETFs and FoFs offer an innovative solution, providing a hassle-free and cost-effective alternative to physical gold investments. Transparency & Flexibility: Since gold ETFs are listed on exchanges, their net asset value is updated on a real-time …

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 …

Investment in physical form of gold is more tax-efficient now
1 year, 9 months ago

Investment in physical form of gold is more tax-efficient now

Live Mint  

All that glitters is gold, particularly now that gains from debt funds, irrespective of the holding period, is set to be taxed as short-term capital gains from 1 April. “Since gold funds or the exchange traded funds and global funds also invests less than 35% in Indian equities, these categories will also be subject to same debt funds tax treatment,” …

International Women’s Day: Why should you invest in sovereign gold bonds over physical gold?
1 year, 10 months ago

International Women’s Day: Why should you invest in sovereign gold bonds over physical gold?

Live Mint  

This Women’s Day, how do you plan to pamper yourself? The glitter of gold may not last for long First, women pay extra for the gold jewellery they buy. Moreover, gold jewellery cannot be counted among liquid assets owing to its low level of liquidity and the reluctance of most jewellers to factor in the amount spent on making charges. …

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 …

Gold ETFs or sovereign gold bonds, what are the best ways to invest in gold?
2 years, 1 month 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 …

India’s gold ETFs start switching to derivatives over physical gold
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s gold ETFs start switching to derivatives over physical gold

Live Mint  

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd has decided to change the fundamental attributes of its gold exchange-traded fund, the fund house said in a notice recently. “Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives having gold as the underlying shall be considered as a gold-related instrument for gold ETFs,” the fund house said in a release. According to Nilesh Shah, group president and managing …

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, 3 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 …

Your Questions Answered: Which is a better investment bet, gold ETF or physical gold?
2 years, 3 months ago

Your Questions Answered: Which is a better investment bet, gold ETF or physical gold?

Live Mint  

Q. I am a 30-year-old working professional with a private job in IT services. Gold ETFs are, in a nutshell, units representing physical gold that may exist in paper or digital form. Gold ETF vs Physical Gold The answer to the question of which is a better choice between gold ETFs and physical gold is a subjective one. Gold ETF …

Portfolio management: 5 reasons why gold is pillar of sustainable savings
2 years, 5 months ago

Portfolio management: 5 reasons why gold is pillar of sustainable savings

Live Mint  

Portfolio management: In today's volatile economic environment, it's important for an investor to put money in stable and secure saving instruments. Here we list out top 5 reasons why gold is essential for a sustainable growth to one's portfolio: 1] No need for financial expertise: "Unlike stocks and mutual funds, gold don't require much financial expertise. Investing in gold ETF …

Gold likely to lose shine with equities gaining momentum
2 years, 5 months ago

Gold likely to lose shine with equities gaining momentum

Live Mint  

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 …

Gold ETF vs Sovereign Gold Bonds vs Physical Gold vs Digital Gold - Best option for you
2 years, 8 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 …

Why investors should opt for Gold ETFs this Diwali
3 years, 2 months ago

Why investors should opt for Gold ETFs this Diwali

Live Mint  

Investment in gold can be done in the form of Physical gold, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETF, Gold Funds. Over the last couple of years, investors have increasingly preferred Gold ETFs as can be seen through the rising folio count,” said Nitin Kabadi, Head - ETF Business, ICICI Prudential AMC. Should you buy Gold ETFs this Diwali He added that …

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 …

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 …

Physical gold, Bonds, ETFs: A quick comparison and which is best to invest
3 years, 9 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 …

A long-term investor should opt for SGBs
4 years, 2 months ago

A long-term investor should opt for SGBs

Live Mint  

Experts speaking at the Mint Money Conversation, presented by digibank by DBS on Wednesday, picked sovereign gold bonds as an investment vehicle of choice for long-term investors. At present, SGBs, ETFs and mutual funds, physical gold through jewellery and bars as well as digital gold and the options avilable for gold investing. “In gold ETFs and funds, you get indexation …

Investing in digital gold? Know the risks and costs involved
4 years, 4 months ago

Investing in digital gold? Know the risks and costs involved

Live Mint  

Investing demand for gold has gone up manifold in recent times, as it is the best performing asset class in the past year with a return of close to 40%. GST adds to the cost: When you buy digital gold, you need to pay 3% goods and services tax just like in case of buying physical gold. Limit on investment …

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 …

Sovereign Gold Bonds open today: Issue price fixed at Rs 4,590 per gram; all you need to know about low-risk investment
4 years, 8 months ago

Sovereign Gold Bonds open today: Issue price fixed at Rs 4,590 per gram; all you need to know about low-risk investment

Firstpost  

People who have an affinity towards gold investments can consider Sovereign Gold Bonds The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21-Series II opens for subscription today-11 May 2020. People who have an affinity towards gold investments can consider Sovereign Gold Bonds. Features of Sovereign Gold Bonds Eligibility criteria Any Indian resident–individuals, Trusts, Hindu Undivided Families, charitable institutions, and universities–can invest in SGB. …

Akshaya Tritiya 2020: Here's how you can buy gold online during coronavirus enforced lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Akshaya Tritiya 2020: Here's how you can buy gold online during coronavirus enforced lockdown

Firstpost  

High gold prices, logistical constraints on delivery, uncertainties surrounding wedding schedules, income anxieties and lockdown in various degrees make it an unusual period that is bound to seriously restrict gold demand. There is also an option to choose mutual funds with an underlying gold ETF You get a confirmation sent to your email and your phone A nominal amount for …

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