Gold ETF & Silver ETF — The Smartest Way to Own Precious Metals
Now that the Government has discontinued Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETFs and Silver ETFs have become the most efficient route to invest in precious metals — with real-time pricing, high liquidity, and zero storage hassle.
Important update: The Government of India has discontinued the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme. No new tranches are being issued. Existing SGBs remain valid till maturity, but for fresh investments in gold, Gold ETFs and Gold Mutual Funds are now the recommended route.
Invest in Gold the Smart Way
A Gold ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) is a unit representing physical gold in dematerialised form, traded on stock exchanges like a share. Each unit typically represents 1 gram of 99.5% pure gold. Your investment tracks live gold prices, giving you full price exposure without owning physical gold.
Add Silver to Your Portfolio
Silver ETFs, introduced by SEBI in 2021, allow Indian investors to participate in silver price movements without holding physical silver. Each unit represents a defined quantity of 99.9% pure silver (typically 1 gram or 100 grams depending on the fund). Silver has both industrial and investment demand, making it a high-beta precious metal with strong upside potential.
Gold ETF vs Physical Gold vs SGB (discontinued)
| Feature | Gold ETF ✓ | Physical Gold | SGB (Discontinued) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Always open | Anytime | ❌ Discontinued |
| Making Charges | None | 8–12% | None |
| Storage Risk | None | Theft/damage | None |
| Liquidity | High (exchange) | Low | Limited |
| Extra Interest | None | None | 2.5% p.a. |
| Purity Risk | None (99.5%) | Yes | None |
| Tax (36m+) | 12.5% LTCG | 12.5% LTCG | Exempt at maturity |
| Min Investment | ~1 unit | 1g+ | 1g |
Precious Metals in Your Portfolio
Inflation Hedge
Gold has preserved purchasing power for centuries. As INR inflation persists, a 5–10% allocation in gold protects your real wealth.
Silver's Industrial Demand
Unlike gold, silver has growing industrial use — in EV batteries, solar panels, and semiconductors — giving it a dual demand driver.
Low Correlation
Precious metals often move independently of equities, making them a powerful portfolio diversifier during market downturns.
Start Investing in Gold & Silver ETFs
Our advisors will help you determine the right precious metal allocation for your portfolio — whether through Gold ETFs, Silver ETFs, or Gold Mutual Funds.
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