Gold ETFs Explained: Should You Add Them to Your Portfolio in 2026? – Opinions on Equitymaster news

January 23, 2026 Image source: e-crow/www.istockphoto.com Gold is an asset that historically does not fall into the categories of a growth asset, such as stocks, or income-producing assets, such as a bond. Rather, it is an asset for storing value. It tends to increase when uncertainty is high. Gold prices in India have transitioned from […]

Record gold prices are driving Indians from jewelry to coins, bars and ETFs

With gold prices posting their biggest annual gains in 46 years, consumers are increasingly turning to coins, bars and ETFs over traditional jewelry to avoid high costs. | Photo credit: PTI For almost two decades, Mumbai housewife Prachi Kadam marked every festive season with the purchase of gold jewelry, combining tradition with personal style. However, […]