Gold (as an Investment)

Also known as: sovereign gold bond, sgb, gold investment

Gold is the oldest store of value — no one’s liability and impossible to print — so it holds value when trust in money or markets erodes. It shines in high inflation, crises (a safe haven) and rupee weakness (it’s dollar-priced). It earns no income and lags equities long-term, so hold a modest amount for protection, not growth. In India, Sovereign Gold Bonds are the most efficient way to own it.