Sovereign gold bonds are emerging as a popular investment, offering annualised returns of 16-19% and often outperforming the Nifty 50. Let’s explore how SGBs have become a credible alternative to traditional gold investments.
Are SGBs the new ‘gold standard’ in investing?Gold has mostly trailed stocks since 2012Of the 30 SGB issues open for redemption, 21 have beaten stocksThe December 2023 SGB has appreciated 28% since JanuaryGold has appreciated about 5% since the custom duty cuts
