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The Best Gold Exchange Traded Fund or Gold ETF To Invest in 2017

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by shabbir, Mar 5, 2017.

  1. shabbir

    shabbir Administrator Staff Member

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    I am all biased towards investment in equity but Gold ETFs can be considered as an asset class in 2017 for diversification for not so aggressive investor.

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  2. shreeux

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    I have physical gold not used many years...Can I sold and buy ETF instead hold physical. In this scenario any other disadvantage.?
     
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    Yes why not. When you don't plan to use gold better hold in etc format

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  4. shreeux

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    What about Sovereign Gold Bond ?
    They give Interest @2.5% pa
    Any difference?

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  5. shabbir

    shabbir Administrator Staff Member

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    2.5% is nothing actually and is marketing gimmick
     
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  6. shreeux

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    So, Instead of my physical gold switch to ETF is the better way?
     
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  7. shabbir

    shabbir Administrator Staff Member

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    Yup provided you don't intend to use the gold in future and is solely for investment purpose.
     
    shabbir, Mar 6, 2017
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