Unlock the Charm and Financial Benefits of Buying Gold this Dhanteras

Dhanteras and Diwali – the most eagerly awaited festivals – are around the corner, giving us the opportunity to indulge in various pleasures such as sweets, shopping, socializing, gifting, and most of all – buying gold. The tradition of buying gold during Diwali has continued over thousands of years – and for all the right reasons. The yellow metal has delivered healthy returns over the long term. Moreover, it has provided essential financial security during trying times. This along with a timeless charm has made gold popular amongst the masses. An endorsement by tradition is just what is needed for buyers to rush into purchasing gold. In their eagerness, buyers frequently splurge on gold jewellery by convincing themselves that they are investing rather than spending, since the value of the ornaments is likely to increase in the future. While the justification isn’t entirely incorrect, it lacks some important considerations.

Gold jewellery - a dull investment option

Buying gold jewellery shouldn’t be confused with investing in gold. While gold jewellery is bought and used for its aesthetic value, it’s ineffective as an investment option. This is because of the loss in value on resale. The making charges on gold jewellery, which typically range between 6-14 per cent of the cost of gold (and may go as high as 25 percent in case of special designs) are irrecoverable. In this context, one may feel that gold coins and bars are better suited for investment. However, it should be noted that purchase of gold coins and bars comes at a significant premium of about 5-15 per cent over the price of gold (the lower the denomination of the coins and bars, the higher is the premium). This premium is irrecoverable on sale.

Smarter ways of investing in gold

Increasing awareness on the drawbacks of physical gold as an investment option has made people switch to Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Sovereign Gold Bonds – the smarter ways of investing in gold. Gold ETFs are mutual funds that invest in physical gold. Each unit of a Gold ETF represents 1 unit (or in some cases 0.5 units) of gold. Investors in Gold ETFs do not bear making charges associated with physical gold. Moreover, Gold ETFs are traded on the exchange at the prevailing market price of physical gold, which implies that investors can buy or sell their holdings at prices that are close to the market price, without worrying about paying a significant premium on purchase or selling at a discount. Sovereign Gold Bonds are government-backed securities denominated in grams of gold. Investors in Sovereign Gold Bonds are assured of the market price of gold at the time of purchase and redemption.

Gold ETFs vs. Sovereign Gold Bonds

At the outset, Gold ETFs and Sovereign Gold Bonds may seem similar. However, there are a few differences which are highlighted below:

Mathematically, Sovereign Gold Bonds may seem more rewarding than Gold ETFs; however, investors need to consider other factors such as:

Upshot

Gold is a safe haven asset, which makes it an effective portfolio diversifier. It’s thus prudent to allocate 10-15 percent of your portfolio investments to gold. Please consult your financial advisor before taking any asset allocation related decisions. It’s rational to seek higher returns within the same asset class. However, the potential to earn higher returns should be evaluated in the context of other important considerations. Liquidity is a key factor that should be considered while making any investment. Investors should be able to encash their holdings at any time without compromising on the value. Easy availability is another important consideration. The investment instrument should be easily available so that investors are able to deploy their funds without any delay. In these aspects, Gold ETFs are better option than Sovereign Gold Bonds.

Name of the Scheme & Primary Benchmark	This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*	Risk-o-meter of Scheme
Quantum Gold Fund ETF (An Open Ended Scheme Replicating / Tracking Gold)	• Long term returns • Investments in physical gold	Investors understand that their principal will be at Moderately High Risk<
Quantum Gold Savings Fund An Open Ended Fund of Fund Scheme Investing in Quantum Gold Fund	• Long term returns •Investments in units of Quantum Gold Fund - Exchange Traded Fund whose underlying investments are in physical gold.	Investors understand that their principal will be at Moderately High Risk

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