BEST way to invest in GOLD | Physical Gold vs. Digital Gold vs. Gold ETF vs. SGB

Do you want to know how to buy gold other than jewelry? How to make wise investment decisions on Gold?

This video explains the different ways to buy gold in India. It also explains the advantages and disadvantages of each method. we have made a detailed comparison of all the methods to help you make gold investment choices.

We have compared each type of investment based on ease of access, Liquidity, risks, cost, GST, wastages, Spread and income tax.

PHYSICAL GOLD vs DIGITAL GOLD vs SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND vs GOLD ETF vs GOLD FUNDS

1) Physical gold (Gold Jewelry): Gold jewelry comes with a host of charges such as wastage, making charges and 3% GST, that can add up to 15%-25%. So, if you are spending Rs 1 Lakh in Jewelry, you get only 22Karat(or less) gold that is worth ~ Rs 75K to Rs 85K
2) Physical gold (Gold coins and bars): The wastages and making charges are much lower than gold jewelry, but it is still a considerable amount (2% to even 10%). We need to pay 10% GST for coins and bars.
3) Digital Gold: It helps you to buy even is very small quantities via Gpay, Paytm etc. It doesn't have a risk of theft as these are stored in safe vaults of the companies that sell digital gold. Digital gold also comes with some charges such as spread (3%), making charges if converted to coins and 3% GST.
4) Gold ETF: With a Demat account, you can purchase gold ETF from stock market. There is no risk of theft, No GST. However, there is a small expense ratio ( less than 1% per year) that needs to be paid. LTCG and STCG applicable
5) Gold mutual funds: if you want to invest in SIP, gold mutual funds provide a good option. However, it has higher expense ratio making it costlier than Gold ETF. LTCG and STCG applicable.
6) Sovereign Gold Bonds: Issued by RBI on behalf of Govt of India, it is one of the safest routes to invest. There is a a maturity period of 8 years, but can be redeemed after 5 years or can be sold in stock market before 5 years. Additionally it gives ~2.5% simple interest on invested amount every year.

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