Gold Investment Guide
While people in India have brought gold over for various reasons, usually cultural or religious, it has found appeal as an investment option as well. Here are a few things that work in favor of gold: Gold Investment Guide Long-term store of value – For centuries, gold has been the best store of value for the long-term(store of value is an asset that maintains its value without depreciating). The fact that it can play the role of money adds to its superiority and its outperformance of the currency value make it attractive. Inflation hedge – When inflation rates rise, the value of currency drops. However, over the last five years, despite the rise in inflation rates, gold prices have doubled. In India, where inflation rates tend to exceed interest rates, investing in gold is a hedge against inflation. Liquidity – One of the most important features of gold investment is liquidity. Gold can be bought and sold in a very short time. No specialized knowledge needed – When you...