Hi people of the community,
According to you, does investing in digital gold make sense? What are your thoughts?
Digital gold can be a smart option, but everything depends on your individual financial goals.
In my opinion, this is a convenient option because it removes the hassle of physical storage and security concerns.
Unlike physical gold, I do not have to worry about purity or lockers for digital gold. Additionally, it allows me to invest as low as ₹5 or ₹100 (depending on the platform).
That makes it both accessible and flexible. Here are some other advantages of digital gold:
- You can sell digital gold easily and get the proceeds quickly to your bank account. This level of liquidity is not always possible with physical gold.
- In India, reputed custodians back your investment.
- If I ever want to convert it into physical gold, whether for jewellery or coins, I have that option too.
Don’t get too excited! There are some drawbacks as well:
- Unlike mutual funds or gold ETFs, digital gold is not regulated by SEBI or the RBI.
- There are usually storage time limits (typically up to 5 years) and converting it into physical gold can involve making and delivery charges.
So, I see it more as a short- to medium-term investment rather than a long-term wealth-building option.
Now, depending on your personal goals and financial condition, you can consider investing in digital gold.