Gold Investment

Small deviations may be corrected by directing more money into underperforming assets like debt and equities

Gold's big 2025 run sets up a steadier, more volatile year ahead for investors, says experts

Gupta cautioned against treating past performance as a predictor of future gains

Bulk of gold investment for investment purpose should be through ETFs; limit jewellery purchase to personal use

Instead of falling prey to FOMO and diving in headlong, new investors should enter gradually and with a long horizon

Doing so is crucial for those who have dollar-denominated goals, like a child's education abroad

Gold prices hit record highs ahead of Diwali. Explore expert tips on the best gold investment options, physical gold, jewellery, digital gold or ETFs - for maximum returns.

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While jewellery purchases can continue as per family tradition, investors should consider channeling a significant portion of this into smarter options such as Sovereign Gold Bonds or Gold ETFs

Remember, if surrender value falls below dues, the policy is foreclosed, leading to loss of coverage

HSBC's 2025 report reveals affluent Indian investors are moving away from cash holdings in favour of gold, alternatives, and global markets to meet long-term financial goals

In early 1980, investors, according to Capitalmind, were inspired by the stellar returns of the 1970s. If they invested in gold back then, they would have faced two decades of negative returns.

The key risks to the upside in gold, BofA Securities said includes US fiscal consolidation, reduced geopolitical tensions, and a return to collaborative inter-governmental relations

Taxing FIIs on their gains, who face forex risks, and have no tax set-off available in their home country is a big mistake that the government is making, said Sami Arora at BS Manthan.

Gold rally is being driven more by subdued yields and US Dollar Index rather than safe haven demand

Market Outlook 2025: For an investor with moderate risk appetite, they say an ideal portfolio for 2025 would mean investing 50% of his/her corpus in large-caps, followed by 35% in gold and 15% in debt

This review exercise must be undertaken to restore the portfolio's risk profile to its original level

Gold - which set a record above $2,782 an ounce in Wednesday's trading - has registered gains every month this year, apart from a minor pullback in January, and in June, when prices were flat.

75% of respondents under the age of 35 prefer digital gold, citing its liquidity and convenience as major factors

The yellow metal may struggle if interest-rate cuts in the US are not significant, and the US economy remains stronger than expected