Gold vs Silver: Which one deserves a place in your portfolio this Diwali?

Gold vs Silver: Which one deserves a place in your portfolio this Diwali?

As the festive season begins, investors traditionally turn to precious metals like gold and silver, both considered symbols of prosperity and stability. This Diwali, however, choosing between the two requires a closer look at performance, price trends, and your portfolio goals. Market experts say that at this point, instead of asking which metal looks more … Read more

Gold and silver ETFs account for 72% of passive mutual fund inflows: AMFI

Gold and silver ETFs account for 72% of passive mutual fund inflows: AMFI

Gold and silver ETFs together constitute 71.9% of total passive fund flows of Rs 19,057 crore, highlighting investors’ growing preference for precious metals as a portfolio diversifier amid global market volatility, according to a monthly note by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The passive fund market witnessed an uptick in September, with … Read more

Silver ETF rush in 2025 triples gold inflows amid record price surge

Silver ETF rush in 2025 triples gold inflows amid record price surge

With silver prices soaring 53% so far in 2025, inflows into silver ETFs have surged dramatically, reportedly tripling those into gold ETFs, according to Axis Mutual Fund. According to the fund house, “Investment inflows into silver have soared globally, with silver-backed ETFs and other investment products seeing record additions. In the first half of 2025 … Read more

After a 50% rally, how much higher can gold and silver go this Diwali?

After a 50% rally, how much higher can gold and silver go this Diwali?

As India gears up for Diwali 2025, gold and silver have already dazzled the markets, surging over 47% and over 52% so far this year, respectively. With prices recently breaching Rs 1,18,000 per 10 grams on the MCX, investors are now eyeing whether the precious metal has more room to run—especially with the festive season … Read more

Silver ETFs offer up to 55% returns so far in 2025. Is there more sheen left?

Silver ETFs offer up to 55% returns so far in 2025. Is there more sheen left?

With Silver ETFs offering an average return of 53.95% in the current calendar year so far and up to 54.57% return in the same period, market experts believe that silver has continued its strong upward trend since June, gaining fresh support from a multi-month breakout in gold. “Silver has continued its strong upward trend since … Read more

Forget gold or even silver. Platinum is outperforming both with 57% rally in 2025

Forget gold or even silver. Platinum is outperforming both with 57% rally in 2025

Gold and silver may have stolen headlines this year — with gold up 38% and silver rallying 43% — but platinum has quietly emerged as 2025’s strongest performer. Prices have surged nearly 57% year-to-date, including a 28% leap in June, their biggest monthly rise in decades. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) believes the rally … Read more

Ever wondered why films are called the silver screen? Here’s why

Ever wondered why films are called the silver screen? Here’s why

In the late 19th century, inventions like Thomas Edison’s Kinetoscope and the Lumiere brother’s cinematograph unleashed a revolution in film projection, marking the true origins of the silver screen. For the first time, ordinary people could see motion captured and projected horses galloping, children playing, trains arriving at a station. A spectacle that became known … Read more

Gold still leading the rally; silver to deliver stronger gains over long term: Jonathan Barratt

Gold still leading the rally; silver to deliver stronger gains over long term: Jonathan Barratt

Precious metals are maintaining strong momentum, with gold prices climbing to new highs and silver trading at decade-long peaks. According to Jonathan Barratt, Chief Investment Officer at ETO Group, investor appetite for safe-haven assets remains strong, with gold leading the rally despite silver’s industrial advantage. “Gold has technically broken out of a consolidation pattern, which … Read more

Silver beats gold, equities and Bitcoin in strongest 5-year rally — but can it break its 4-year jinx?

Silver beats gold, equities and Bitcoin in strongest 5-year rally — but can it break its 4-year jinx?

Silver has emerged as the clear favourite among experts, with many betting it will finally break its four-year jinx and outpace gold in 2025. The white metal is already ahead with 42% year-to-date gains versus gold’s 36%. Both precious metals are posting their strongest performance in seven years, far outshining equities and even Bitcoin — … Read more

Why Indian investors should look at Silver in 2025: The metal poised for growth

Why Indian investors should look at Silver in 2025: The metal poised for growth

Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, currency fluctuations, and the global green energy transition, silver is gaining renewed traction among Indian investors. Traditionally seen as the “poor cousin” of gold, silver is now stepping into the spotlight—not just as a precious metal, but as a high-demand industrial commodity. With prices surging and ETFs gaining popularity in India, … Read more