Gold, Silver Soar on US Deal: What Should Investors Do Now?

• Gold and silver saw a strong recovery on January 3, with MCX gold futures up 5.58% and silver futures up 13.22%, driven by a positive India-US trade deal.
• Gold and Silver ETFs also experienced significant gains, with HDFC Silver ETF jumping 15.93% and Mirae Asset Silver ETF rising 14.61%.
• Experts suggest that markets may remain volatile as investors unwind leveraged positions, but long-term investors should maintain disciplined portfolio allocation.
• Varun Gupta, CEO of Grow Mutual Fund, advises using Gold and Silver ETFs for long-term investments and focusing on portfolio allocation.
• The surge in gold last year was attributed to US tariff policy, geopolitical tensions, and central bank purchases, while silver's rise is due to increased industrial demand and supply shortages.

Why It Matters: Gold and silver recovered sharply due to a US deal; long-term investors should focus on disciplined portfolio allocation.