Investment in GOLD Exchange Traded Funds

Investors often turn to gold when equity markets perform poorly, frequently investing in gold ETFs

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In August, there was a surge in investments in gold ETFs, reaching a record high

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Recent days have seen an increase in the price of gold, prompting investors to consider taking profits

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The Association of Mutual Funds of India (MAFI) revealed that there was a net investment of Rs. 175 crores in PSD Exchange Traded Funds last month

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In August, these investments reached a 17-month high of Rs. 1,028 crore, a substantial increase from July's Rs. 456 crore

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Investors continue to view gold as a safe investment, given concerns about rising interest rates in the US, high inflation, and slow economic growth

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Between April and June of the current financial year, an average of Rs. 298 crore per month flowed into PCD ETFs

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Notably, Rs. 1,100 crores flowed into these ETFs in August of the previous year

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As of September this year, the number of portfolios investing in gold ETFs stood at 48.06 lakh

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Afghans Currency's Resilience under Taliban rule

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Investors often turn to gold when equity markets perform poorly, frequently investing in gold ETFs

In August, there was a surge in investments in gold ETFs, reaching a record high

August's Record High Investments

Recent days have seen an increase in the price of gold, prompting investors to consider taking profits

Gold Price on the Rise

The Association of Mutual Funds of India (MAFI) revealed that there was a net investment of Rs. 175 crores in PSD Exchange Traded Funds last month

MAFI's Disclosure

In August, these investments reached a 17-month high of Rs. 1,028 crore, a substantial increase from July's Rs. 456 crore

August's Remarkable Investments

Investors continue to view gold as a safe investment, given concerns about rising interest rates in the US, high inflation, and slow economic growth

Gold as a Safe Haven

Between April and June of the current financial year, an average of Rs. 298 crore per month flowed into PCD ETFs

Consistent Investments in PCD ETFs

Notably, Rs. 1,100 crores flowed into these ETFs in August of the previous year

August 2022's Inflow

As of September this year, the number of portfolios investing in gold ETFs stood at 48.06 lakh

Growing Popularity of Gold ETFs

Afghans Currency's Resilience under Taliban rule

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