Shine Through the Storm: Gold & Silver ETFs as safe havens in volatile markets
With their high liquidity and transparency, they allow investors to tap into precious metals' enduring value, mitigating market fluctuations risks and ensuring a balanced investment strategy. Over time, and with the advent of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), investing in precious metals like gold and silver has become more accessible, lower cost, and efficient for individual investors. In fact, Indian investors have already put in over Rs 40,000 crore in gold and silver ETFs.
A Modern Approach to Investing in Gold
Gold has long been a symbol of wealth, security, and a hedge against economic uncertainty. Traditional methods of investing in gold, such as buying physical gold in the form of jewellery, bars, or coins, come with several drawbacks, including storage costs, insurance, and liquidity issues. Gold ETFs offer a modern solution to these problems.
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Gold ETFs tend to perform well during times of economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, or rising inflation, as gold is often seen as a safe haven asset.
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Here are the main advantages of Gold ETFs.
1. Convenience and Liquidity: Gold ETFs allow investors to hold units of gold electronically, similar to holding stocks. These units are traded on the NSE and BSE, providing high liquidity and the ability to buy and sell during market hours.
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