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What is the advantage of Sovereign Gold Bond over Physical gold and Gold ETF?

Comparison of buying Physical gold, Gold ETF and Sovereign Gold Bond for investment

In this section we have included complete comparison guide in table format for gold investment. With this we can conclude buying SGB is the best investment options compare to gold ETF and physical gold as you get all the advantages from both the options + additional 2.5% interest income on your investment. You can use SGB for Collateral against Loan also.

Points Physical Gold Gold ETF Sovereign Gold Bond
Returns Lower than actual return on gold Lower than actual return on gold Higher than actual return on gold
Extra Returns No No Interest of 2.5% on the initial investment
Safety Risk of handling physical gold High High
Maximum Quantity No Limit No Limit 4 kg for individual, 4 kg for HUF, and 20 kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal (April-March).
Purity of Gold Purity of Gold always remains a question High as it is in Electronic Form High as it is in Electronic Form
Capital Gain Long term capital gain applicable after 3 years Long term capital gain applicable after 3 years Long term capital gain applicable after 3 years. ( No Capital gain tax if held till maturity )
Collateral against Loan Yes No Yes
Tradability / Exit Route Conditional Tradable on Exchange Tradable on Exchange. Redemption- 5th year onwards with GoI
Storage Cost High Very Low Very Low
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