Gold Investment: Avoid 50% Return Loss, Choose Right Option to Maximize Profits

• Gold has given an 80% return in the last year, making it a highly attractive investment.
• Choosing the wrong gold investment option can lead to a 30-50% loss in returns due to taxes.
• Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are considered the best option, offering 2.5% annual interest and tax-free capital gains at maturity (8 years).
• Gold ETFs and Mutual Funds are good alternatives, with long-term capital gains tax (12.5%) after 12 and 24 months respectively.
• Physical gold (jewelry, coins, bars) and Digital Gold incur 3% GST and higher capital gains taxes, making them less favorable for investment.

Why It Matters: Maximize gold returns by choosing tax-efficient options like Sovereign Gold Bonds over physical gold.