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E-Gold Vs Gold ETFs- Which is a Better Option?
E-Gold Vs Gold ETFs? Which is a better Gold Investment option? Which avenue has a higher yield? These are some of the common questions often asked by an investor wanting to invest in these non-physical form of gold. Well, both the forms are unique in trading with each having its own benefits in essential parameters like returns, taxation, holding period, etc. Therefore, we will see how both- Gold ETFs and E-Gold differ from each other and which form makes a better gold investment option!
E- Gold
E-Gold is a unique gold investment product launched by the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL). This product enables investors to Buy Gold in an electronic form on the NSE’s trading platform and the gold bought by you will reflect in your Demat account.
E-Gold is one such investment that allows investors to buy gold in a smaller denomination, such as 1gm, 2gm, 3gm, etc. The gold units that you would buy here will be credited to your Demat account in T+2 days. Similarly, for instance, if you have sold today, the same will debited from your Demat account in 2 days (from the date of sale).
E-gold is less expensive compared to gold ETFs as the latter is exposed to various charges like asset management fees, security service fees, etc. To know the current value of your investment in gold ETFs, you have to track the NAV of that fund but in the case of e-gold, the value is that of the prevailing gold price.
Gold ETFs
Gold ETFs has become one of the most popular modes of gold investments. Gold ETFs are also the Underlying of open-ended Gold Mutual Funds that help you to invest your money in gold. The underlying gold purity is 99.5%. Gold ETFs are also known as paper gold. These are listed and traded on major stock exchanges and investors are assigned units where each unit usually represents one gram of gold.
In gold ETFs, investors can trade in their existing Demat account. Gold ETFs offers investors a secure way to access the gold Market. They also provide the benefit of liquidity as it can be traded at any time during the trading period.
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E-Gold Vs Gold ETFs: Know the Key Differences
Trading Time
Gold ETFs can be traded only between 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays. Whereas, e-gold can be traded from 10:00 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays.
Conversion to Physical Form
Both the forms can be converted into physical gold, but the minimum quantity for each varies. The minimum quantity for e-gold is 8 grams, while, in gold-ETF, one can convert only when it exceeds a certain size of 500gm to 1Kg.
E-Gold is the Most Cost
Efficient form and is able to trace gold prices more closely than gold ETFs. However, e-gold loses out to gold ETFs when it comes to taxation.
But, now, when you know the key difference between these two forms, invest in an avenue that offers secure investment with better returns!
| Parameters | Gold ETFs | E-Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Demat Account | No | Yes |
| Holdings | Owned by AMCs | Yes |
| Conversion to Physical Gold | Minimum 0.5-1 kg | Investors directly hold gold units in demat account |
| Short Term Capital Gains | Less than 1 year- 20% tax on returns | Less than 3 years- 20% tax on returns |
| Long Term Capital Gains | After 1 year- 10% tax returns | After 3 years- 10% tax on returns |
| Recurring Expenses | 0.40% | 1% |
| Returns | Highest at it's the most cost-effective | Slightly lower than gold ETF |
| Pricing | Linked to International Gold Price | Linked to Indian Gold Price |
| Convert to Jewelry | Not available | Available with selected Jewellers |
Best Gold ETFs to Invest 2024
Some of the best underlying Gold ETFs to Invest are as follows:
The scheme seeks to provide returns that closely correspond to returns provided by SBI - ETF Gold (Previously known as SBI GETS). SBI Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 12 Sep 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for SBI Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To provide returns that closely corresponds to returns provided by Invesco India Gold Exchange Traded Fund. Invesco India Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 5 Dec 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Invesco India Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to provide returns that closely correspond to returns provided by Reliance ETF Gold BeES. Nippon India Gold Savings Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 7 Mar 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To seek capital appreciation by investing in units of HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund (HGETF). HDFC Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 24 Oct 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for HDFC Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to generate returns by investing in units of Kotak Gold Exchange Traded Fund. Kotak Gold Fund is a Gold - Gold fund was launched on 25 Mar 11. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a Below is the key information for Kotak Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. SBI Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 6.5% since its launch. Return for 2023 was 14.1% , 2022 was 12.6% and 2021 was -5.7% . SBI Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 12 Sep 11 NAV (19 Apr 24) ₹22.0437 ↑ 0.11 (0.50 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,604 on 31 Mar 24 Category Gold - Gold AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.24 Sharpe Ratio 0.33 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 19 ₹10,000 31 Mar 20 ₹14,050 31 Mar 21 ₹13,659 31 Mar 22 ₹15,679 31 Mar 23 ₹18,142 31 Mar 24 ₹20,042 Returns for SBI Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Apr 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 12.3% 3 Month 17.7% 6 Month 22.7% 1 Year 22% 3 Year 14.3% 5 Year 17.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 14.1% 2022 12.6% 2021 -5.7% 2020 27.4% 2019 22.8% 2018 6.4% 2017 3.5% 2016 10% 2015 -8.1% 2014 -10.2% Fund Manager information for SBI Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Raviprakash Sharma 12 Sep 11 12.56 Yr. Data below for SBI Gold Fund as on 31 Mar 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.54% Other 98.46% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹1,507 Cr 277,817,928
↓ -1,343,218 Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹3 Cr Net Receivable / Payable
CBLO | -0% -₹3 Cr 2. Invesco India Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 6.3% since its launch. Return for 2023 was 14.5% , 2022 was 12.8% and 2021 was -5.5% . Invesco India Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 5 Dec 11 NAV (19 Apr 24) ₹21.3854 ↑ 0.04 (0.19 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹68 on 31 Mar 24 Category Gold - Gold AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.47 Sharpe Ratio 0.35 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 19 ₹10,000 31 Mar 20 ₹13,450 31 Mar 21 ₹13,745 31 Mar 22 ₹15,550 31 Mar 23 ₹18,151 31 Mar 24 ₹20,081 Returns for Invesco India Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Apr 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 11.9% 3 Month 17.5% 6 Month 21.8% 1 Year 21.8% 3 Year 14.2% 5 Year 16.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 14.5% 2022 12.8% 2021 -5.5% 2020 27.2% 2019 21.4% 2018 6.6% 2017 1.3% 2016 21.6% 2015 -15.1% 2014 -9% Fund Manager information for Invesco India Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Krishna Cheemalapati 4 Jan 20 4.24 Yr. Data below for Invesco India Gold Fund as on 31 Mar 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.13% Other 97.87% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Invesco India Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹62 Cr 113,043 Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹0 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -0% ₹0 Cr 3. Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.4% since its launch. Return for 2023 was 14.3% , 2022 was 12.3% and 2021 was -5.5% . Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Mar 11 NAV (19 Apr 24) ₹28.8677 ↑ 0.13 (0.45 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,709 on 31 Mar 24 Category Gold - Gold AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.38 Sharpe Ratio 0.35 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (2%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 19 ₹10,000 31 Mar 20 ₹13,573 31 Mar 21 ₹13,513 31 Mar 22 ₹15,549 31 Mar 23 ₹17,934 31 Mar 24 ₹19,816 Returns for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Apr 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 11.9% 3 Month 17.7% 6 Month 22% 1 Year 21.4% 3 Year 14% 5 Year 17% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 14.3% 2022 12.3% 2021 -5.5% 2020 26.6% 2019 22.5% 2018 6% 2017 1.7% 2016 11.6% 2015 -8.1% 2014 -9.8% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Himanshu Mange 23 Dec 23 0.27 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund as on 31 Mar 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.24% Other 98.76% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Nippon India ETF Gold BeES
- | -100% ₹1,589 Cr 301,090,489
↑ 725,000 Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹4 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹4 Cr Cash Margin - Ccil
CBLO | -0% ₹0 Cr 4. HDFC Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 6.7% since its launch. Return for 2023 was 14.1% , 2022 was 12.7% and 2021 was -5.5% . HDFC Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 24 Oct 11 NAV (19 Apr 24) ₹22.5305 ↑ 0.08 (0.37 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,811 on 31 Mar 24 Category Gold - Gold AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.54 Sharpe Ratio 0.35 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 300 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 19 ₹10,000 31 Mar 20 ₹13,720 31 Mar 21 ₹13,691 31 Mar 22 ₹15,629 31 Mar 23 ₹18,022 31 Mar 24 ₹19,935 Returns for HDFC Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Apr 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 12.3% 3 Month 17.9% 6 Month 21.9% 1 Year 21.3% 3 Year 14.1% 5 Year 17.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 14.1% 2022 12.7% 2021 -5.5% 2020 27.5% 2019 21.7% 2018 6.6% 2017 2.8% 2016 10.1% 2015 -7.3% 2014 -9.8% Fund Manager information for HDFC Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Arun Agarwal 15 Feb 23 1.13 Yr. Nirman Morakhia 15 Feb 23 1.13 Yr. Data below for HDFC Gold Fund as on 31 Mar 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.8% Other 98.2% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹1,682 Cr 310,440,388
↑ 321,300 Treps - Tri-Party Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹1 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹1 Cr 5. Kotak Gold Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.5% since its launch. Return for 2023 was 13.9% , 2022 was 11.7% and 2021 was -4.7% . Kotak Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 25 Mar 11 NAV (19 Apr 24) ₹28.9919 ↑ 0.18 (0.62 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,677 on 31 Mar 24 Category Gold - Gold AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.41 Sharpe Ratio 0.34 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 19 ₹10,000 31 Mar 20 ₹13,748 31 Mar 21 ₹13,829 31 Mar 22 ₹15,823 31 Mar 23 ₹18,040 31 Mar 24 ₹19,946 Returns for Kotak Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Apr 24 Duration Returns 1 Month 11.8% 3 Month 17.7% 6 Month 21.9% 1 Year 21.2% 3 Year 13.8% 5 Year 17.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2023 13.9% 2022 11.7% 2021 -4.7% 2020 26.6% 2019 24.1% 2018 7.3% 2017 2.5% 2016 10.2% 2015 -8.4% 2014 -10% Fund Manager information for Kotak Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Bisen 25 Mar 11 13.03 Yr. Jeetu Sonar 1 Oct 22 1.5 Yr. Data below for Kotak Gold Fund as on 31 Mar 24
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.82% Other 97.18% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Kotak Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹1,563 Cr 294,780,388
↓ -500,000 Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹16 Cr Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹3 Cr
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