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Did You Know? (By Irshad Mushtaq)

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May 1, 2024
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Certainly! Investing in gold can be done in several ways, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s break it down:

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1. Physical Gold (Gold Bars, Coins):

– Advantages:
– Tangible asset: You own a physical item with intrinsic value.
– No default risk: No counterparty risk as with paper or digital gold investments.
– Privacy: Transactions can be private.
– Disadvantages:
– Storage and insurance: Requires safe storage and possibly insurance, which can be costly.
– Lower liquidity: Selling quickly might require a discount.
– No income: Physical gold does not generate income or dividends.

2. Listed Gold – Mutual Funds (Gold Funds):

– Advantages:
– Professional management: Funds are managed by professionals, aiming to track the price of gold or invest in gold mining companies.
– Diversification: Provides risk diversification if the fund invests in various gold-related assets.
– Convenient: Easy to buy and sell through brokerage accounts.
– Disadvantages:
– Management fees: These can eat into returns over time.
– Performance discrepancy: Might not exactly match the performance of physical gold prices.
– Counterparty risk: Involves reliance on fund managers and their strategies.

3. ETF Gold (Exchange-Traded Funds):

– Advantages:
– Liquidity: Highly liquid, easily bought and sold like stocks.
– Tracks gold price: Generally aims to mirror the price movement of gold.
– Lower costs: Typically lower expense ratios compared to mutual funds.
– Disadvantages:
– No physical gold ownership: Investors do not own gold directly but have a share in a fund that holds gold.
– Possible trading fees: Brokers may charge a fee for buying/selling ETF shares.
– Storage fees: Some ETFs have storage costs built into their structure.

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4. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs):

– Advantages:
– Safety: Issued by the government, hence considered very safe.
– Interest income: Offers a fixed interest rate over the price of gold.
– Tax benefits: No capital gains tax if held until maturity.
– Disadvantages:
– Long-term commitment: Generally have a maturity period of 5-8 years.
– Price risk: If gold prices decrease, the redemption value might be less.
– Liquidity: Can be traded on exchanges but liquidity might be lower than other options.

Each option caters to different investor needs, priorities, and risk tolerances. Consider factors such as your investment horizon, need for liquidity, and risk appetite when choosing the best way to invest in gold for your portfolio.

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