With 13% returns in 2024 so far, gold bulls leave Sensex behind by miles

In the race of returns, gold appears to have left the S&P BSE Sensex behind by miles in 2024. The yellow metal has approximately given 13% returns on a year-to-date (YTD) basis as against a 4% gain delivered by India’s heartbeat index. In the 30-stock index, 10 have given returns superior to gold in 2024. … Read more

The gold market hunts for answers behind bullion’s sudden surge

Gold’s scorching run to an all-time high may seem easy to explain from a distance, given the fractious geopolitical climate and murky outlook for the global economy. The precious metal is famously seen as a “safe haven,” and the general view is that bullion prices should rise when interest rates fall — which many investors … Read more

gold: Setback or blip? Decoding jewellery stocks’ underperformance as gold hits fresh lifetime highs

While gold has been treading a path of glory hitting fresh lifetime highs on a regular basis since the beginning of March, the performance of jewellery stocks have been less than inspiring. A data on 18 jewellery stocks with a market cap of Rs 100 crore or more, analysed by ETMarkets, showed that 15 stocks … Read more

Learn with ETMarkets: How to master candlestick patterns to decipher price action in gold and silver?

Candlestick charts are a cornerstone of technical analysis, providing a visually intuitive way to understand price movements in the MCX Gold and Silver markets. By recognising specific candlestick patterns, traders can glean valuable insights into market sentiment and identify potential trading opportunities. Here, we’ll delve into several major reversal candlestick patterns that can be instrumental … Read more

Fasten your seatbelts as gold, silver, and copper are set to soar!

Gold is a unique asset that embodies characteristics of both commodities and currencies while also serving as an investment asset. Mined like any other commodity, it holds intrinsic value and is sought after during financial uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, making it a form of anti-fiat currency. Its enduring appeal as a store of value spans … Read more

Piramal Capital set to add gold, micro business loans to portfolio next fiscal

Mumbai: Piramal Capital and Housing Finance will add gold loans, micro business loans and unsecured microfinance loans to its portfolio next fiscal to broaden its consumer finance focus as it continues to move away from its original avatar as a real estate lender, a top official said. Though the new businesses have a higher risk … Read more

Not just gold, silver too can make your portfolio outshine. Here’s why

Two weeks ago, I wrote about adding gold to your portfolio. This week it has surged to new all-time highs. Gold is not alone in its rally, it is likely to be joined by silver, too. Silver presents a compelling investment option in the present macroeconomic environment, a volatile and broadly overvalued equity market. This … Read more

Not just gold, silver too can make your portfolio outshine. Here’s why

Two weeks ago, I wrote about adding gold to your portfolio. This week it has surged to new all-time highs. Gold is not alone in its rally, it is likely to be joined by silver, too. Silver presents a compelling investment option in the present macroeconomic environment, a volatile and broadly overvalued equity market. This … Read more

gold price | silver price: Commodity Talk: Gold overbought, wait for corrections, says Jigar Pandit of Sharekhan

As of now gold looks technically overbought, we advise investors to wait for correction, $2,100 and $2,088 is a good level to enter for higher targets, Jigar Pandit, Vice President at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas tells ETMarkets. He remains intact with a long term target of $2,400 for 2024. Gold seems to have found its … Read more

Gold prices jump Rs 2,800 per 10 grams in 6 sessions. What should investors do now?

Gold has turned dearer by more than Rs 2,800 per 10 grams led by a six-session rally. The yellow metal hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 65,525 on Thursday, surpassing a key resistance level of Rs 65,500 within hours of its opening. The recent surge in yellow metal in the domestic and international markets … Read more