06 Nov 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Avoid common pitfalls in gold investing

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Gold jewellery is a weak investment choice due to high making charges and low resale value, often underperforming equities over decades. Experts recommend a modest gold allocation (15-20% of portfolio), choosing the right form, understanding costs, and avoiding high premiums and poor timing. Gold can be a valuable inflation hedge, but done poorly, it's a costly asset.