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January 09, 2021, Saturday
Govt to offer discount for using digital mode under gold bond scheme
The government will give a discount of Rs 50 per gram under its gold bond scheme to investors who apply online and the payment is ...
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October 30, 2020, Friday
The current correction is temporary, add to your position in gold
With liquidity remaining high and real interest rates continuing to be low, gold is expected to do well for at least the next ...
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August 15, 2020, Saturday
Gold: Enter now if you can hold for 7-8 years, maintain allocation
New investors should also minimise entry cost by purchasing on corrections
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August 06, 2020, Thursday
Need secured loan? Now you can get more from your gold; here's how
Unlike a personal loan, gold loan is secured loan with your gold article as collateral, and bears a lower interest rate
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July 24, 2020, Friday
Selling gold to raise cash? Know how to sell and the tax implications
Ideally you should sell it to the jeweller you bought the gold from, or a reputable retailer to get a better rate
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April 16, 2020, Thursday
Tipping point: Gold has been a safe haven, but invest in a staggered manner
After such a humongous run-up, investors may feel wary about investing more in gold at this point of time
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April 02, 2020, Thursday
Tipping point: Yellow metal is safe haven, don't wait to invest in gold ETF
Whenever there is a high level of fear or panic, either in the economy or the markets, money tends to move into gold.
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January 15, 2020, Wednesday
Gold rally to continue for some time, book some profit now: Experts
Massive purchases by central banks have been another driver of demand for the yellow metal
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December 18, 2019, Wednesday
Gold is old
In most schemes, where the monthly investment is a fixed amount, investors run the risk of the price of gold rising during the ...
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October 21, 2019, Monday
The upward leg in gold's cycle tends to last for 3-4 years, say analysts
Gold, currently trading at Rs 38,177 per 10 gram, has given investors a return of 20.3 per cent over the past year
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September 17, 2019, Tuesday
Explained: How capital gains from different forms of gold are taxed
If you hold gold bonds until maturity, the capital gains are exempt from tax
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August 21, 2019, Wednesday
How much exposure should you take to gold and mid- and small-cap funds?
Mid- and small-caps have seen a deep correction
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July 24, 2019, Wednesday
Overdraft against gold offers businessmen flexible repayment options
Industry experts feel that the rise in disbursal of gold loans is due to the NBFC liquidity crisis
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June 27, 2019, Thursday
Tipping point: Gold prices are on the rise; should you invest?
Low real interest rates are positive for gold
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June 06, 2019, Thursday
Tipping Point: With gold prices rising, should you increase exposure?
The central banks of Russia, China and several other major economies have purchased gold
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May 04, 2019, Saturday
Five reasons why this Akshaya Tritiya is a good time to invest in gold
With global growth expected to slow down, a 10% allocation will provide downside protection to your portfolio
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April 03, 2019, Wednesday
Tipping Point: Should you buy gold bonds on exchanges?
If you plan to buy SGBs on an exchange, avoid taking tactical exposure to benefit from arbitrage opportunities, as you might also ...
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February 05, 2019, Tuesday
Investing in gold? Amid uncertainty, stagger purchases and buy on declines
Averaging out your purchase cost will be a better strategy than trying to time your entry
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January 02, 2019, Wednesday
Systematic investment in gold a good option for a likely volatile 2019
The World Gold Council (WGC) feels that factors that drove gold in the second half of 2018 would continue to hold sway over the ...
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October 08, 2018, Monday
Time to increase gold allocation in your portfolio this Dussehra
You can add up to 15 per cent with a two-year horizon depending on your comfort
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November 11, 2020, Wednesday
Gifting gold this Diwali? Stick to reputed jewellers to ensure quality
During Diwali, you should invest or gift an asset that grows in value
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August 27, 2020, Thursday
Want to buy physical gold? Pick a digital platform for your investment
Those keen on buying gold as investment will be better off with sovereign gold bonds or ETFs
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August 08, 2020, Saturday
Correction in gold price likely to make 90% LTV risky for borrowers
Those in dire financial straits may find it difficult to pay the margin demanded by lenders
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August 04, 2020, Tuesday
Investing in sovereign gold bond scheme at high prices could be risky
Entering this long-term instrument could cause distress if the rally ends in some years
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April 20, 2020, Monday
Existing investors must book partial profits in gold to cut portfolio risks
New ones should build their allocation gradually upon corrections
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April 12, 2020, Sunday
Time for gold and its virtual cousins
Until there is clarity about the type and extent of economic recovery, cryptos will also do well
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January 19, 2020, Sunday
Gold could be a good hedge
If the economy enters a period of stagflation, its returns will outpace other assets
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January 03, 2020, Friday
Do sovereign gold bonds bought in secondary market make good investments?
SGBs are not very liquid. Buy only if you believe gold prices will remain strong and if you can hold till maturity; if you're a ...
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October 30, 2019, Wednesday
Buy gold via regulated products, ensure it gets allotted in your name
So long as a jeweller uses customers' money to meet his working capital needs, there is usually no problem
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September 26, 2019, Thursday
Tipping point: Should you invest in a world gold fund?
While gold exchange-traded funds have given one-year category average return of 23.28 per cent, international gold funds have ...
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September 03, 2019, Tuesday
Yellow metal adds sheen: Should you invest in sovereign gold bonds or ETFs?
Those with long horizon should use sovereign gold bonds; short- to medium-term horizon may consider gold ETFs
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August 21, 2019, Wednesday
The gold or silver dilemma: Which is a better bet to build portfolio?
Both are rising steadily, but the yellow metal is the preferred choice due to less volatility
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July 02, 2019, Tuesday
Buy gold bonds at a discount on exchanges, but hold them until maturity
SGBs are better for taking exposure to gold than exchange-traded funds
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June 12, 2019, Wednesday
Enter gold bonds only if you have at least a 5-year investment horizon
If you wish to pick only small amounts, go discount hunting in the secondary market
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May 29, 2019, Wednesday
Investors should stick to gold-linked instruments for transparent pricing
Pricing is more transparent and some even pay interest regularly
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April 19, 2019, Friday
Slowing global growth could make gold a good bet: Accumulate on corrections
The dovish attitude of major central banks could provide a fillip to the yellow metal
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March 28, 2019, Thursday
Plan to invest in the yellow metal? Digital gold is a cost-effective way
You can buy in small quantities over time and take a physical delivery later
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January 15, 2019, Tuesday
Discount or not, go for sovereign gold bonds if you can wait till maturity
Avoid taking tactical exposure or looking for arbitrage opportunities in the listed bonds
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October 29, 2018, Monday
Buying, selling Paytm Gold is convenient, but is it worth investing in?
The company has partnered with gold refiner MMTC-PAMP for Paytm Gold
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September 27, 2018, Thursday
IGPC for responsible sourcing of gold in India through certification
A gold monetisation scheme has been suggested as a better solution by the Centre
