How is investing in Gold ETF better than jewellery?

What is the right way to invest in gold? Why should you not invest in gold jewellery? What is the benefit of investing in Gold ETF? What should be the share of gold in the portfolio?

  • Last Updated : May 3, 2024, 15:27 IST

Gold is considered a safe investment as well as a companion in difficult times. This is because you can easily raise money by selling it. Selling gold is very never short of buyers. Generally, gems are attached in jewellery, due to which goldsmiths put a lower to gold. But this is not  a problem in case of digital gold. In case of selling digital gold, there is no deduction for making charges etc. If you have gold and want to sell it, keep these things in mind. Although the process of selling digital gold is much easier, there is no concern about purity in it.

Check prevailing price
Before selling gold, you must know that what is the current price of gold in the market. Only after this information, you will be able to make sure whether you are selling gold at the right price or not.

Check purity
Before selling gold, you must know how many carats your gold is. Hallmarking gives authenticity to the jewellery. Finding a reliable gold buyer is essential to get the best price for gold. You can do research to find buyers near you. You can read customer reviews. After this, make sure that they are recognised and have a licence.

Find out about additional fees
Some gold buyers may charge extra or deduct a percentage of the value of your gold. Any additional fees involved should be inquired about before agreeing to sell.

Understand the process
Before selling gold, you must have a good understanding of the process of selling it. You should know how your gold will be valued, how you will get the money. It is important to know whether there is any paperwork involved in this.

Published: July 3, 2023, 08:00 IST
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