Gold and silver have caught many investors off guard with their meteoric rise. Internationally, gold jumped from $1,900 in October 2023 to $3,860 today, while in India, prices surged from ₹61,000 to ₹1,17,290. In just one year, gold is up over 45%, and so far this year, it has gained more than 47%. This bull run has triggered FOMC—fear of missing out—as latecomers look to invest. Advertisement

I want to start investing in gold and silver but am unsure of the best route. Physical coins involve making charges and 3% GST, while gold and silver ETFs raise questions on taxation, short-term and long-term capital gains, holding periods, and exit strategies. My horizon is 4–5 years, and I don’t want to time purchases only around festivals. Being new to ETFs, I’d appreciate simple, practical guid

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