Despite short-term blips, gold price has been on the rise since October 2022. The yellow metal has delivered a staggering return of 33 percent over the last one year in rupee terms, far outperforming the Nifty 50. The broader equity market index could gain only 27 percent.
Gold mutual funds allow you to invest in a staggered way, a route that most experts recommend these days, given the rise in gold prices amidst the already ongoing Middle-East conflict.